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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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Shriver House Museum

Travel back in time with a guide dressed in period attire as you walk through the Shrivers’ meticulously restored 1860 home to learn the other side of the Battle of Gettysburg…

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309 Baltimore Street
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

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: Youth Camp Entrance, McMillan Woods
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Adams County Historical Society

Located in historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the Adams County Historical Society (ACHS) preserves over three centuries of remarkable history. With over one million historic i…

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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

Gettysburg Battlefield Self-Guided Tour by Action Tour Guide

We offer a self-guided GPS-enabled audio tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Oct…

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The Historic G.A.R. Building, 53 E. Middle Street
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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