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Gettysburg, PA
Best Historic Sites (Attractions & Activities)
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American Stories Historic Walking Tours & Programs |
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22 Baltimore St, Gettysburg 17325 • 717-334-6274 |
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Description:
Walking tours and interactive programs are conducted by Civil War experts in period costumes. You can even step back in time and experience what it was like to be a Union soldier. Test your knowledge on the Fact or Fiction Tour.
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Eisenhower National Historic Site |
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250 Eisenhower Farm Rd, Gettysburg 17325 • 717-338-9114 |
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The 230-acre Gettysburg farm served as the Eisenhowers' weekend retreat during his Presidency and his retirement home thereafter. The President hosted many important world leaders in this informal setting. Many of the home's original furnishings and the family's personal things remain and include several of the President's own paintings. Self-guided walks and house tours are available. |
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General Lee's Headquarters Museum |
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401 Buford Ave, Gettysburg 17325 • 717-334-3141 |
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At the time of the Civil War, this picturesque, duplex-style house was the home of the Widow Thompson, her daughter-in-law, and her two small children. In July 1863, Confederate General Robert E. Lee established his personal headquarters here and shared occupancy with the family. Lee's staff chose this stone house for its thick walls and its close proximity to the center of the Confederate line. The museum houses original Civil War artifacts and relics. Credit cards are accepted with a $10 mininum, otherwise admission is cash only. |
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Gettysburg Battlefield Tours |
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778 Baltimore St, Gettysburg 17325 • 877-680-8687 |
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Description:
Tour the historic Gettysburg Battlefield aboard an open-air, double-decker bus. A stereo audio tour with an electric headset guide, complete with battle sound effects, is included. Open-air double decker buses are seasonal . Air-conditioned buses are also featured and interpretive tours are presented by licensed National Park Service guides. |
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Gettysburg National Military Park |
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97 Taneytown Rd, Gettysburg 17325 • 717-334-1124-422 |
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Description:
The Battle of Gettysburg was one of the most definitive of the Civil War, and this massive park serves as a memorial to the battle's significance in American history. The park surrounds the town, encompassing almost 6,000 acres and 35 miles of roads. Hundreds of monuments, markers, and memorials, along with three observation towers, are located on the battlefield. Observe the sites on your own, join a guided interpretive walk, or enjoy an auto tape tour of the park. Guided tours of the park grounds are available for up to six people.
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Ghosts of Gettysburg |
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271 Baltimore St, Gettysburg 17325 • 717-337-0445 |
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Description:
Join a candlelight walking tour of some of the most haunted sites in Gettysburg. Visit areas of the town that were once bloody battlefields, ghost-filled houses and buildings, and cemeteries in the dark of night. Bus tours are available but children under the age of 5 years are not allowed on these tours.
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Jennie Wade House |
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758 Baltimore St, Gettysburg 17325 • 717-334-4100 |
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Description:
Jennie Wade was the only Gettysburg civilian to die during the Battle of Gettysburg. Today, her home and furnishings remain in virtually the same condition as when Jennie met her death. The kitchen door even bears the scars of the bullet that killed her. Enjoy a self-guided walking tour narrated by an audiocassette tape. Tours are also offered through Gettysburg Battlefield Tours at 717-334-6296. |
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Sachs Mill Bridge |
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Spans Marsh Creek at Waterworks Road, Gettysburg 17325 • 800-337-5015 |
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Description:
This mid-19th century covered bridge is an excellent example of town-lattice truss construction. The bridge is only one of the sites that can be viewed on the 36-mile, self-guided Scenic Valley Tour. |
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Schriver House |
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309 Baltimore St, Gettysburg 17325 • 717-337-2800 |
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Description:
As horrifying as it must have been to be one of the 150,000 soldiers who marched into Gettysburg during the summer of 1863, it was equally terrifying to the more than 2,000 civilians who witnessed the devastation. The Schriver House, which has been restored to its mid-19th century appearance, memorializes one family's experiences and offers visitors the chance to understand how the Battle of Gettysburg affected the lives of civilians. |
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The Soldiers' National Cemetery - Gettysburg National Cemetery |
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95 Taneytown Rd, Gettysburg 17325 • 717-334-1124 |
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Description:
During the summer of 1863 and just days after the Battle of Gettysburg, the governor ordered the purchase of land to be used as a burial ground for those who died in battle. It was turned over to the federal government as a tribute to those who gave their lives. Abraham Lincoln appeared at the dedication in November of the same year and presented his famous Gettysburg Address. |
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