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Gettysburg, PA
Best Military (Attractions & Activities)
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Battle Theatre & Gift Shop |
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571 Steinwehr Ave, Gettysburg 17325 • 717-334-7580 |
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Description:
Documentaries, live shows, and other programming detail the aspects of the Battle of Gettysburg and the Civil War at this theater. "Mr. Lincoln Returns to Gettysburg" is a one-man performance that chronicles Lincoln's life from boyhood to the Presidency. |
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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 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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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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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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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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