Battle of Gettysburg Key Moment Programs

Join National Park Service rangers for brief 30-minute programs that highlight the critical moments of the battle from the perspective of the soldiers and civilians who participated. Utilizing published and unpublished first-hand accounts the humanity, chaos, and tragedy of battle will be explored. Minimal walking.

Station 1 – The North Carolina Memorial, Tour Stop 4
Near here the last Confederate assault at Gettysburg, Pickett’s Charge, was launched. Times: 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
Park on West Confederate Avenue.

Station 2 – The High-Water Mark, Tour Stop 15
Located near the center of the Union line of battle on Cemetery Ridge, this is where Pickett’s Charge reached its climax.
10:30 A.M., 11:30 A.M., 1:30 P.M., 2:30 P.M.
Park on Hancock Avenue.