The 160th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg Key Moment Programs, July 1-3

Join a National Park Ranger for Key Moment Programs taking place July 1, 2, 3 that include a brief twenty-minute overview of the events that occurred in a specific location on that day of battle. Minimal walking.

Locations vary by day and time. Please check website for specific details.  Be aware that none of these events are held at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center

Schedule is subject to change.

PLEASE NOTE:  Weather modifications

• In the event of thunderstorm or tornado warnings, or a heat index in excess of 105 degrees, all programs will be canceled.
• In the event of a heat index in excess of 91 degrees, programs will be shortened and modified.

Saturday, July 1, 2023

McPherson Barn Station
Scene of the opening of the battle on July 1 and of fierce fighting that afternoon.
Times: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m.
Park on Stone & Meredith Avenue.

Oak Hill Station
The most commanding position on the July 1 battlefield and the jumping off point for key Confederate attacks.
Times: 10 a.m.., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m.
Park at the Eternal Light Peace Memorial, Auto Tour Stop 2.

Barlow Knoll Station
The far-right flank of the Union front on July 1. A successful Confederate attack here helped unravel the Union line and forced its retreat through town.
Times: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m.
Park on East Howard Avenue.

Sunday, July 2, 2023

Join a National Park Ranger for a brief twenty-minute overview of the events that occurred in a specific location on that day of battle. Minimal walking.

Pitzer Woods Station
In the afternoon of July 2, Lt. General James Longstreet placed his Confederate troops along Warfield Ridge, anchoring the left of his line in these woods.
Times: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m.
Park on West Confederate Avenue.

Trostle Farm Station
While fighting raged to the south at the Wheatfield and Little Round Top, retreating Union soldiers crossed this ground on their way from the Peach Orchard to Cemetery Ridge.
Times: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m.
Park on United States Avenue.

Steven’s Knoll Station
Confederate Troops of Ewell’s 2nd Corp struck Cemetery Hill at dusk on July 2, at nearly the same time as the Battle for Culp’s Hill.
Times: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m.
Park on Slocum Avenue.

Monday, July 3, 2023

Join a National Park Ranger for a brief twenty-minute overview of the events that occurred in a specific location on that day of battle. Minimal walking.

Pardee Field Station
The Battle of Culp’s Hill was renewed at daylight. Men of Confederate General Ewell’s 2nd Corps launched repeated attacks against the entrenched Union position.
Times: 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m.
Park on Geary Avenue.

The High-Water Mark Station
Located near the center of the Union line of battle on Cemetery Ridge, this is where Pickett’s Charge reached its climax.
Times: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m.
Park on Hancock Avenue.

The Virginia Memorial Station
Near here the last Confederate assault at Gettysburg, Pickett’s Charge, was launched.
Times: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m.
Park on West Confederate Avenue.

Don’t miss any of the action:

160^th Anniversary Presentations with National Park Service Rangers & Historians

• Ranger Walks
• Family Programs
• Spangler Farm Encampment
• Living History Camps & Demos
• Anniversary Hikes