Historical Landmarks & Attractions in Gettysburg, PA

Historic Gettysburg-Adams County (HGAC)

A preservation society located in one of Gettysburg's premier historic buildings offering an event venue, Underground Railroad Tours, a variety of educational programs, an October Barn Tour, and a Salvage Warehouse for those "do it yourselfers".

717-334-5185

The Historic G.A.R. Building, 53 E. Middle Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Annual Gettysburg National 19th Century Base Ball Festival

An old time baseball festival the 3rd weekend in July played by the rules and customs and using the same style equipment and uniforms from 1864.

410-967-7482

965 Pumping Station Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325

National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

In 1802, Elizabeth Ann Seton was a loving wife and mother. Within two years, her husband’s business failed, and he died. Just 29 years old, she was a widow, single mother of five, and bankrupt. Discover how she faced these challenges, thrived, and went on to become the first American-born saint.

301-447-6606

339 S. Seton Avenue
Emmitsburg, MD 21727

Ticket to the Past – Unforgettable Journeys: A Virtual Reality Experience at the Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad Station

All aboard for Gettysburg’s first immersive virtual reality experience. Travel back to 1863. Meet some of the station’s unlikely occupants. Hear the stories of historic figures in connection with the station during the aftermath of the Battle of Gettysburg.

877-874-2478

35 Carlisle Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Horse Tours of Gettysburg

Visit Gettysburg. Learn some history. Bring home memories! We offer horseback rides on the Gettysburg Battlefield and battlefield and town horse-drawn carriage tours. Tour the Gettysburg Battlefield with Licensed Battlefield Guides on walking tours or private car tours- same day availability!

717-476-7428

Carriages: 2190 Emmitsburg Rd, Horseback: Youth Camp Entrance, McMillan Woods
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center

Explore Gettysburg. The Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center is the official start to your Gettysburg visit. Begin with the Film, Cyclorama & Museum Experience. Tour the Battlefield with a Licensed Battlefield Guide.

717-334-2436

1195 Baltimore Pike
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Shriver House Museum – The Civilian Experience

The battle not only surrounded Gettysburg but also took place in the streets throughout town. The Shrivers' home was occupied by Confederate sharpshooters who set up a snipers' nest in the attic of their home where eyewitness testimony and bloodstains confirm soldiers were shot and killed.

717-337-2800

309 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Thad’s Place

Learn about the life and legacy of America's renowned abolitionist, Thaddeus Stevens, in Gettysburg's newest museum.

717-347-8159

46 Chambersburg Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Segways on The Square

Tours of the Gettysburg Battlefield and area using Segway Personal Transporters(TM) and Licensed Battlefield Guides.

717-253-7987

11 Lincoln Square
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Eisenhower National Historic Site

Adjacent to the Battlefield, President Eisenhower's home and farm served as a weekend retreat and a meeting place for world leaders.

717-338-9114

Entrance off Emmitsburg Road, past West Confederate Ave., 250 Eisenhower Farm Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Reluctant Witnesses – Gettysburg Historic Town Walking Tours

Two Hour Gettysburg historic town walking tours that showcase the civilians of Gettysburg who witnessed the horror of war, highlighting historic buildings and their importance. Rediscovering firsthand accounts describing civilian life and the musings of soldiers who tactically and tragically occupied the streets of Gettysburg in July 1863.

443-324-1936

Downtown Gettysburg, PA 17325

Civil War Trails – Gettysburg Campaign: Invasion & Retreat

Understand the Gettysburg Campaign through this multi-state tour which begins in Virginia and follows the armies through Maryland into Gettysburg.

1195 Baltimore Pike, Destination Gettysburg Visitor Information Desk
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Hanover Area Historical Society

The Hanover Area Historical Society protects and promotes the historical heritage of the greater Hanover area. The Society acquires, preserves and provides access to historical buildings and sites and to artifacts and archives that have historical significance to the Hanover area.

717-362-3207

21 Baltimore Street
Hanover, PA 17331

Gettysburg National Military Park

Experience ranger programs & walks, campfire programs, living history & events that assist in preserving & interpreting the Gettysburg Battle.

1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Gettysburg Heritage Center Museum

Witness the Battle of Gettysburg from two unique perspectives – the civilians who called it home, and the soldiers on the battlefield. The story of the battle comes to life through both museum displays, and the battlefield orientation film, "Gettysburg Animated Map", produced by the American Battlefield Trust.

717-334-6245

297 Steinwehr Avenue
Gettysburg, PA 17325

The Daniel Lady Farm

While on site, tour the Historic Daniel Lady Farm house and barn, which served as a Confederate staging area during the three-day battle and a field hospital afterwards. Home to the annual Reenactment and Living History Encampment held during the weekend of the anniversary of the battle.

717-778-7760

1008 Hanover Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325

World War II American Experience

See history come to life! Here at World War II American Experience, we take great pride in sharing the true experience the war had on Americans and how it affected their lives. The museum hosts an extensive collection of military vehicles and artifacts along with their stories. Visit us today!

717-253-3414

845 Crooked Creek Road, PO Box 3062
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor

The Lincoln Highway, our nation’s first coast-to-coast highway, marked the birth of popular American tourism – vacationing by automobile.

724-879-4241

Route 30, PA

Lomas Center Museum

Lomas Center Museum is a non-profit museum and education center dedicated to sharing America's rich history through the interpretation and preservation of the George Lomas Collection.

717-360-8805

50 Mayor Alley
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Association of Licensed Battlefield Guides

Guiding visitors for over 100 years! Step back in time in the comfort of your own vehicle and let your Licensed Battlefield Guide bring to life one of history's most famous battles.

717-337-1709

241 Steinwehr Avenue
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Hickory Hollow Horse Tours

Tour the historic Gettysburg Battlefield on horseback - hourly trail rides and narrated tours along the scenic trails of the Gettysburg National Park. No better way to see the Battlefield than on the back of an amazing horse!

717-253-6300

Tours begin at McMillan Woods Youth Campground, West Confederate Avenue
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Gettysburg Battlefield Self-Guided Tour by Action Tour Guide

From the famous battle at Little Roundtop to the final stand against Pickett’s Charge to President Lincoln’s stirring Gettysburg Address, see everything that makes this ground hallowed.

508-506-1844

Gettysburg Heritage Center, 297 Steinwehr Avenue
Gettysburg, PA 17325

David Wills House

Best known as the house where President Abraham Lincoln stayed prior to delivering the Gettysburg Address, the David Wills House features a National Park Service seven-gallery interactive museum relating the story of Wills, Lincoln’s visit and the Gettysburg Address.

8 Lincoln Square
Gettysburg, PA 17325

1863 Escape Room

Are you a hero? Find out at 1863 Escape Room in historic Downtown Gettysburg! Work as a team using your best intuition, instinct, and logic to solve a Civil War mystery within one hour before time runs out.

717-420-2409

344 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325

National Civil War Museum

See and feel the emotions rise and fall as you embrace Bull Run, Shiloh, Vicksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, Antietam and Gettysburg.

717-260-1861

1 Lincoln Circle At Reservoir Park
Harrisburg, PA 17103

The Union Mills Homestead

The Shriver family homestead for 6 generations. Tour this museum complex consisting of the main house and award-winning grist mill.

410-848-2288

3311 Littlestown Pike
Westminster, MD 21158

Gettysburg Battlefield Bus Tours

Travel the historic fields of Gettysburg in the iconic, open air Double Decker Bus, or in the comfort of an air-conditioned guided tour bus. Watch history come alive through the eyes of a licensed battlefield guide. Enjoy a truly unique perspective into the three-day Battle of Gettysburg.

717-334-6296

778 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325

East Berlin Historical Preservation Society

A non-profit organization dedicated to preservation, conservation and education, as it pertains to East Berlin and outlying areas.

717-259-0822

332 West King Street
East Berlin, PA 17316

Gettysburg Diorama & History Center

See the entire 6,000 acre battlefield at one time at the Gettysburg Diorama.

717-334-6408

241 Steinwehr Avenue
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Farnsworth House Tours

Join us here at the Farnsworth House for historical and ghost presentations. Tour one of the most haunted inns in America during a ghost tour or paranormal investigation, or take an interactive history tour in Camp Tiger, our Civil War camp located right on property!

7173348838

401 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325

New Oxford Historic Walking Tour

A free, self-guided tour takes of a small town, just 20-minutes east of Gettysburg. Allow approximately 60-minutes to complete the tour.

800-337-5015

1560 Fairfield Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Eastern Museum of Motor Racing

View a collection of vintage racecars, artifacts, research library of rare books, and sport of auto racing documents & photos, plus a gift shop.

717-528-8279

100 Baltimore Road
York Springs, PA 17372

Gettysburg Licensed Town Guides

A town changed forever! Dead and dying soldiers lying everywhere. Walk the streets of Gettysburg with a Licensed Town Guide and hear the civilians' experiences of life in Gettysburg before, during and after the Battle. Venture to Gettysburg's seldom seen places. Experience Lincoln's visit.

717-253-5737

P.O. Box 3245
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Jennie Wade House Museum

With but few minor changes and repairs, the house remains much as it did more than 150 years ago. Authentically furnished from cellar to attic. Hear the story of the only civilian killed during the Battle of Gettysburg.

717-334-4100

548 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College

Join us, June 9-14, 2023, for an exciting program featuring active battlefield experiences, lectures, and small-group discussions with leading Civil War scholars, including Harold Holzer, Peter Carmichael, Carol Reardon, Jennifer Murray, Jeffry Wert, Garry Adelman, and more!

717-337-6590

233 N. Washington St.
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Hidden Memories Tours

In the summer of 1863, the people of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, endured unimaginable life-changing experiences during the 3-day battle. These tours tell the stories of the men and women of the town, their strength, resilience and courage, that inspire us today.

717-398-4640

Meet at Unity Park, 37 Lefever St
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Gettysburg Beyond the Battle Museum

Discover the civilian experience like never before at the Adams County Historical Society's Beyond the Battle Museum – Gettysburg’s newest historical attraction. Travel through centuries of history in the footsteps of ordinary Americans who witnessed extraordinary events like the Battle of Gettysburg and Lincoln’s famous address.

717-334-4723

625 Biglerville Rd.
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Historic Gettysburg Walking Tour

A self-guided walking tour along the streets where soldiers fought, civilians lived and President Lincoln paraded to the National Cemetery in 1863.

717-334-6274

1560 Fairfield Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Gettysburg Museum of History

See one of the most extensive private collections of artifacts from the American Civil War, World War I, World War II, Presidencies and Pop Culture.

717-337-2035

219 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Sachs Covered Bridge

Located off Pumping Station Road, this bridge was used by both Union and Confederate Troops, visitors today can walk across the lattice bridge.

717-334-6274

Water Works Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Steinwehr Avenue BID

Steinwehr is home to restaurants, lodging, specialty retail, gift & souvenir shops, museums, history centers, art galleries, tours, & living history.

717-337-1698

Steinwehr Avenue
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Silvershire Farm Horse Carriage and Wagon Rides

Come enjoy a leisurely carriage ride through the rolling hills, countryside landscapes and orchards of Adams County. Experience the beauty of the blossoms in spring, the fruit and crops growing ready for harvest and the spectacular red, yellow and amber colors of fall. Just 15 minutes from downtown Gettysburg.

(717) 778-5275

210 Clearview Rd
Aspers, PA 17304

Civil War Tails at the Homestead Diorama Museum, LLC

We offer real history with a fun twist. The soldiers are cats, but the details are historically accurate and to-scale, from uniforms to regimental strengths. Each diorama portrays a specific point in time, helping historian and novice alike see events of 150 years ago.

717-420-5273

785 Baltimore St
Gettysburg , PA 17325

Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania

The Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania is committed to honoring the legacy and memory of President Abraham Lincoln and commemorating the Gettysburg Address during the annual Dedication Day ceremonies on November 19th in the Soldiers' National Cemetery.

203-770-3421

PO Box 3372
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center

Three floors of immersive exhibits and stunning artifact displays, 10 original murals by renowned artist Dale Gallon commissioned exclusively for the museum, a mile-long interpretive battlefield walking trail, tours of the famous Cupola, and a perspective you will find nowhere else in Gettysburg.

717-339-1300

111 Seminary Ridge
Gettysburg, PA 17325

GettyPeds

Tour Historic Gettysburg in style with GettyPeds' signature scoot couples or eco-friendly electric bikes.

717-398-2600

71 Buford Ave
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Children of Gettysburg 1863®

The interactive adventure for young historians is Gettysburg's most-family friendly children's history museum. Explore stories of Gettysburg through experiences of children who lived here during the 1863 battle. Intractive exhibits, firsthand accounts and living historians bring history to life.

877-874-2478

451 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Adams County Historical Society

Located in historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the Adams County Historical Society (ACHS) preserves over three centuries of remarkable history. With over one million historic items in its care, ACHS inspires people of all ages to discover the fascinating story of one of America’s most famous communities.

(717) 334-4723

625 Biglerville Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Northern Central Railway

Northern Central Railway is an excursion railroad that offers an authentic experience where you can meet presidents and generals, experience the Wild West, enjoy the beautiful countryside and ride along the very rails that helped build and save our nation.

717-942-2370

117 N Front St
New Freedom , PA 17349

Abraham Lincoln Presenter

James Hayney is a veteran actor with a life-long fascination with the 16th president.

717-763-6858

Gettysburg, PA 17325

Jack’s Mountain Bridge

Constructed in 1894 by Joseph Smith, this Burr-truss covered bridge is the only covered bridge in Adams County still used for daily traffic.

717-334-6274

Jack's Mountain Road
Fairfield, PA 17320

Gettysburg Black History Museum, Inc.

Take a step back into history by taking a self-guided walking tour and experience the museum. Our history, presented “in our own words” as told by the generations of families who have lived and thrived in Gettysburg and Adams County prior to, during and after the Civil War.

800-579-2429

Valentine Hall, Lutheran Seminary, 61 Seminary Ridge
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Plan Your Gettysburg Trip

History & Heritage

Historic Gettysburg-Adams County (HGAC)

Annual Gettysburg National 19th Century Base Ball Festival

National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

Ticket to the Past – Unforgettable Journeys: A Virtual Reality Experience at the Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad Station

Horse Tours of Gettysburg

Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center

Shriver House Museum – The Civilian Experience

Thad’s Place

Segways on The Square

Eisenhower National Historic Site

Reluctant Witnesses – Gettysburg Historic Town Walking Tours

Civil War Trails – Gettysburg Campaign: Invasion & Retreat

Hanover Area Historical Society

Gettysburg National Military Park

Gettysburg Heritage Center Museum

The Daniel Lady Farm

World War II American Experience

Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor

Lomas Center Museum

Association of Licensed Battlefield Guides

Hickory Hollow Horse Tours

Gettysburg Battlefield Self-Guided Tour by Action Tour Guide

David Wills House

1863 Escape Room

National Civil War Museum

The Union Mills Homestead

Gettysburg Battlefield Bus Tours

East Berlin Historical Preservation Society

Gettysburg Diorama & History Center

Farnsworth House Tours

New Oxford Historic Walking Tour

Eastern Museum of Motor Racing

Gettysburg Licensed Town Guides

Jennie Wade House Museum

Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College

Hidden Memories Tours

Gettysburg Beyond the Battle Museum

Historic Gettysburg Walking Tour

Gettysburg Museum of History

Sachs Covered Bridge

Steinwehr Avenue BID

Silvershire Farm Horse Carriage and Wagon Rides

Civil War Tails at the Homestead Diorama Museum, LLC

Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania

Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center

GettyPeds

Children of Gettysburg 1863®

Adams County Historical Society

Northern Central Railway

Abraham Lincoln Presenter

Jack’s Mountain Bridge

Gettysburg Black History Museum, Inc.

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