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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Shaka Guide

Discover Gettysburg’s hallowed ground at your own pace with Shaka Guide’s immersive audio tour.

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92-510 Akaula St
Kapolei, Hawaii 96707

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…

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Meet at Unity Park, 37 Lefever St
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.

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219 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center

It Began Here...An Unforgettable Gettysburg Experience Begins Here, Too.

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111 Seminary Ridge
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…

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8 Lincoln Square
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.

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Route 30, PA

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

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 ba…

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241 Steinwehr Avenue
Gettysburg, PA 17325

GettyPeds

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

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71 Buford Ave
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Dobbin House Tours

Tour one of Gettysburg's most iconic buildings - the Dobbin House Tavern. These free tours explore the history of Gettysburg's famous family, as well as the different uses of…

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89 Steinwehr Avenue
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.

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965 Pumping Station 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…

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Downtown Gettysburg, PA 17325

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

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.

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100 Baltimore Road
York Springs, PA 17372

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 throug…

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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.

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1560 Fairfield Road
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…

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

Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College

Join us, June 7-12, 2024, for a fresh lineup of CWI speakers! We are excited to feature leading Civil War scholars, Ronald White, Harold Holzer, Jonathan White, Jennifer Murra…

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233 N. Washington St.
Gettysburg, PA 17325

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…

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778 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325

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

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