History & Heritage

Famous for the battle over the first three days of July 1863, history is alive and well in Gettysburg. Explore, examine and experience the history of the Civil War through battlefield tours, living history attractions and numerous museums.

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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.

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3311 Littlestown Pike
Westminster, MD 21158

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.

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Jack's Mountain Road
Fairfield, PA 17320

Historic Jennie Wade Birthplace House

Tour the Historic Jennie Wade Birthplace by day, then hunt for spirits by night. Self-guided tours, ghost hunts & exclusive overnight experiences in Gettysburg.

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452 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325

Civil War Tails at the Homestead Diorama Museum, LLC

Unique museum featuring historically accurate dioramas with thousands of handmade miniature soldiers who are actually cats in uniform.

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785 Baltimore St
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…

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1008 Hanover Street
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 historica…

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21 Baltimore Street
Hanover, PA 17331

Abraham Lincoln Presenter

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

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Gettysburg, PA 17325

Gettysburg Battlefield Self-Guided Tour by Action Tour Guide

Experience the Battle of Gettysburg as it happened with a GPS-guided driving tour. Explore key landmarks, hear powerful stories, and travel at your own pace.

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Gettysburg Heritage Center, Parking Lot at 1 Culp Street. Culp St Gettysburg, PA 17325
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.

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Water Works Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Mountain Spies

Uncover the hidden intelligence history of the Catoctin Mountains—where secrecy, strategy, and survival shaped America’s national security in plain sight.

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450 Pecher Road
Fairfield, PA 17320

Gettysburg Diorama & History Center

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

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241 Steinwehr Avenue
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center

The official start to your Gettysburg visit. Explore Gettysburg. Begin with the Film, Cyclorama & Museum Experience. Tour the Battlefield with a Licensed Battlefield Guide…

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1195 Baltimore Pike
Gettysburg, PA 17325

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 Col…

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50 Mayor Alley
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…

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210 Clearview Rd
Aspers, PA 17304

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 Gett…

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P.O. Box 3245
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad Station™

Explore the Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad Station™ — the historic landmark where Lincoln arrived in 1863 and where generations have come to reflect on the legacy of the Civil Wa…

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35 Carlisle 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.

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1560 Fairfield Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Children of Gettysburg 1863®

The interactive adventure for young historians is Gettysburg's most-family friendly children's history museum. Explore the stories of Gettysburg through the words and experien…

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451 Baltimore Street
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 th…

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297 Steinwehr Avenue
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…

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

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