(National Park Service)

There are two different ways for you to plan your visit to Gettysburg National Military Park. The first would be to take advantage of ranger guided programs for school groups that touch on the various aspects of the Battle of Gettysburg and the Civil War. Student Education Programs are designed for 4th through 12th graders and will get the students directly involved in the historic story of the people, places and event that was the Battle of Gettysburg. These programs are two hours in length.

STUDENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT GETTYSBURG

Pre-visit materials are available to teachers by calling the Student Education Coordinator at (717) 334-1124, extension 3151.

For Students in Upper Grades

Students in the 9th to 12th grade levels may prefer a visit to the museum and visitor center to see the film "A New Birth of Freedom" and museum exhibits, followed by a guided tour of the battlefield with a Licensed Battlefield Guide. Reservations for tickets to the film, the shuttle bus to Eisenhower National Historic Site and guided battlefield tours should be arranged in advance. Group leaders may call and make reservations for any of these programs and services. We highly recommend that arrangements be made at least seven (7) days ahead of time for a two-hour battlefield tour with a Licensed Battlefield Guide for your group.

Reservations may be scheduled for any date and specified time during the year except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day when the park buildings will be closed. Call 1-877-874-2478, or 1-866-889-1243 and one of our reservation specialists will personally assist you in planning your group's visit to Gettysburg. Reservations fax (717) 338-1244 or by e-mail to reservations@gettysburgfoundation.org. Group leaders may also call (717) 334-1124, extension 8023 for further information and schedules.