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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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Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania

The Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania is committed to honoring the legacy and memory of President Abraham Lincoln and commemorating the Gettysburg Address during the annual Dedication Day ceremonies on November 19th in the Soldiers' National Cemetery.

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PO Box 3372
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

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

Jennie Wade House Museum

With but few minor changes and repairs, the house remains much as it did more than 150 years ago. Authentically furnished from cellar to attic. Hear the story of the only civilian killed during the Battle of Gettysburg.

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548 Baltimore 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

Steinwehr Avenue BID

Steinwehr is home to restaurants, lodging, specialty retail, gift & souvenir shops, museums, history centers, art galleries, tours, & living history.

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Steinwehr Avenue
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Historic Gettysburg-Adams County (HGAC)

A preservation society located in one of Gettysburg's premier historic buildings offering an event venue, Underground Railroad Tours, a variety of educational programs, an October Barn Tour, and a Salvage Warehouse for those "do it yourselfers".

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The Historic G.A.R. Building, 53 E. Middle Street
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 to the annual Reenactment and Living History Encampment held during the weekend of the anniversary of the battle.

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1008 Hanover Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325

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

Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College

Join us, June 9-14, 2023, for an exciting program featuring active battlefield experiences, lectures, and small-group discussions with leading Civil War scholars, including Harold Holzer, Peter Carmichael, Carol Reardon, Jennifer Murray, Jeffry Wert, Garry Adelman, and more!

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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 the eyes of a licensed battlefield guide. Enjoy a truly unique perspective into the three-day Battle of Gettysburg.

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778 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Civil War Trails – Gettysburg Campaign: Invasion & Retreat

Understand the Gettysburg Campaign through this multi-state tour which begins in Virginia and follows the armies through Maryland into Gettysburg.

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1195 Baltimore Pike, Destination Gettysburg Visitor Information Desk
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

Hickory Hollow Horse Tours

Tour the historic Gettysburg Battlefield on horseback - hourly trail rides and narrated tours along the scenic trails of the Gettysburg National Park. No better way to see the Battlefield than on the back of an amazing horse!

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Tours begin at McMillan Woods Youth Campground, West Confederate Avenue
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 interactive museum relating the story of Wills, Lincoln’s visit and the Gettysburg Address.

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8 Lincoln Square
Gettysburg, PA 17325

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

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. Rediscovering firsthand accounts describing civilian life and the musings of soldiers who tactically and tragically occupied the streets of Gettysburg in July 1863.

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Downtown Gettysburg, PA 17325

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 through centuries of history in the footsteps of ordinary Americans who witnessed extraordinary events like the Battle of Gettysburg and Lincoln’s famous address.

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625 Biglerville Rd.
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Gettysburg National Military Park

Experience ranger programs & walks, campfire programs, living history & events that assist in preserving & interpreting the Gettysburg Battle.

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1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100
Gettysburg, PA 17325

National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

In 1802, Elizabeth Ann Seton was a loving wife and mother. Within two years, her husband’s business failed, and he died. Just 29 years old, she was a widow, single mother of five, and bankrupt. Discover how she faced these challenges, thrived, and went on to become the first American-born saint.

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339 S. Seton Avenue
Emmitsburg, MD 21727

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