How do you plan a trip for your class to Gettysburg National Military Park? It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3 . . .

#1.  Determine the amount of time that you have for activities at Gettysburg.  Be sure to account for extra travel time, plenty of bathroom breaks, lunch, and the museum store.

#2. Determine which combination of activities listed below are best for you and your students; all of these activities compliment one another.

___ “A New Birth of Freedom” film and the Gettysburg Cyclorama
1 hour; fee; reservation recommended by calling 1-877-874-2478

___ Battlefield Tour with a Licensed Battlefield Guide
2 hours; fee; reservation required by calling 1-877-874-2478

 ___ The Gettysburg Museum of the American Civil War
1-2 hours; fee; reservation required by calling 1-877-874-2478; limited capacity in high season; directed-learning opportunities and regulations on the web at www.nps.gov/gett

___ Ranger-Guided Student Education Programs
1½-2 hours; free of charge but classroom preparation essential; booked in September for entire school year.

#3. Reserve and confirm all activities, and create a schedule for your students and chaperones.

For activities outside of the park, there are several commercial businesses and museums in Gettysburg that welcome groups and several offer discounts to school groups. Visit the Gettysburg Convention and Visitor's Bureau for additional information on these businesses.