Gettysburg National Miltary Park 2026 Campfire Programs

Campfire Programs at Gettysburg National Military Park offer an engaging way to explore Civil War history after hours on the Gettysburg Battlefield. Held Saturday evenings from June 6 through August 8, 2026, these ranger-led presentations take place at the Pitzer Woods Amphitheater on Confederate Avenue near Auto Tour Stop #6. As daylight fades across the battlefield, National Park Service rangers and guest historians share stories of the Battle of Gettysburg, the American Civil War, and the people whose lives shaped the conflict.

Each program begins at 8:30 PM and lasts approximately 45 to 60 minutes. Admission is free, reservations are not required, and pets are welcome. Bench seating is available, and visitors may bring their own chairs.

2026 Campfire Program Schedule

June 6 – Horses, Mules, Mobility, and the Gettysburg Campaign — John Nicholas

June 13 – America’s 250th: A Celebration in Pictures — Matt Atkinson

June 20 – Dr. J.W.C. O’Neal and the Repatriation of the Confederate Dead at Gettysburg — Dan Welch

June 27 – Gettysburg’s Revolutionary Roots — Danny Brennan

July 1–3 – 163rd Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg: Special Campfire Programs — Various Presenters

July 11 – Dismissed in Disgrace: Major Granville Haller — Andrew Regiec

July 18 – The History of the Crew of the USS Monitor — Karlton Smith

July 25 – Pension File Mysteries: Uncovering the Family Stories of the Gettysburg Dead — Barb Sanders

August 1 – Myths, Legends, and Tall Tales: Stories from the Gettysburg Battlefield — Christopher Gwinn

August 8 – Eyes in the Sky: Aerial Observation of the Civil War — Hunter Logan