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Gettysburg, PA
Best History Museums (Attractions & Activities)
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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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Description:
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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Description:
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 Diorama |
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241 Steinwehr Ave, Gettysburg 17325 • 717-334-6408 |
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Description:
The largest military diorama in the country is located in Gettysburg and includes more than 20,000 hand-painted soldiers, horses, cannons, and buildings. View the action from the 1863 perspective of Generals Lee and Meade. Dramatic light and sound effects accompany the narrated story of this famous battle. Hours vary seasonally. |
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Hall of Presidents |
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789 Baltimore St, Gettysburg 17325 • 717-334-5717 |
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Description:
The Hall of Presidents allows visitors to view life-size wax figures of each American President and to listen to taped segments of some of their speeches. A special exhibit pays tribute to Dwight D. Eisenhower. You also can see small-scale replicas of the first ladies dressed in reproduction gowns with their hair styled as it was during their husbands' inaugural ceremonies. |
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User Rating: 7 / 10
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Lincoln Train Museum |
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425 Steinwehr Ave, Gettysburg 17325 • 717-334-5678 |
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Description:
Ride aboard the train and follow the exact route that took Abraham Lincoln from Washington, D.C., to Gettysburg in 1863 for his immortal speech. View the noted Model Train Display and Military Rail collection. More than a thousand toy trains are displayed. |
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National Apple Museum |
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154 W Hanover St, Biglerville 17307 • 717-677-4556 |
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Description:
The Biglerville Historical and Preservation Society opened this museum in 1990 as a tribute to the founders of the area's apple industry. Exhibits in the restored mid-19th century barn include life-size replicas of a horse and farmer, widow-maker ladders, machinery, and an 1880's kitchen, along with displays of early deeds and warrants that were created on sheepskin. Delicious apple treats are served. Guided tours for groups are weekdays only throughout the year. Call one week prior to your desired date: 717-677-4556 or 717-677-0029. |
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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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Soldier's National Museum |
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777 Baltimore St, Gettysburg 17325 • 717-334-4890 |
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Description:
At this historical museum, experience authentically detailed dioramas of each of the Civil War battles, as well as daily life in the encampments. Artifacts such as a battered drum, uniforms, weapons, and other war-related items are displayed. |
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