Dec 30, 2024 · Often referred to as the "High Water Mark of the Rebellion", Gettysburg was the Civil War's bloodiest battle and was also the inspiration for President Abraham Lincoln's immortal "Gettysburg Address".

Dec 30, 2024 · Plan your visit to Gettysburg National Military park. Designated areas for picnicking include the South End Picnic Area, located along South Confederate Avenue near Auto Tour Stop 7.

Oct 17, 2024 · The Park Map and Guide is available at the information desk year round. This brochure offers suggestions for seeing the battlefield including the self-guided auto tour, driving tips, walking trails, and a brief overview of the battle, the Gettysburg National Cemetery, and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.

Dec 4, 2024 · The Winter Lecture Series is held at 1:30 pm every Saturday and Sunday from January 4 through February 23, 2025, in the Gettysburg NMP Museum and Visitor Center. Inclement weather dates for select presentations will be on March 2 & 3. Limited seating is available on a first come – first serve basis.

Longer than a football field and as tall as a four-story structure, the Gettysburg Cyclorama oil painting, along with light and sound effects, immerses visitors in the fury of Pickett’s Charge during the third day of the Battle of Gettysburg.

Oct 10, 2024 · The Gettysburg battlefield is FREE to visit and is open daily (weather permitting) from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. Full details can be found on our Operating Hours & Seasons page.

Jan 3, 2025 · Gettysburg Bike Week takes place July 10-14, 2024. We have more information about disruptions & closures at Gettysburg NMP & Eisenhower NHS.

Aug 23, 2023 · The story of the Battle of Gettysburg, dedication of the national cemetery, and history of the armies that fought here.

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Oct 26, 2022 · These Then-And-Now pictures bring together some of the more unforgettable pictures of post-battle Gettysburg with modern versions taken from the same location as the originals. For many, these photographs conjure feelings of awe and amazement along with sadness and despair.