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A New Birth of Freedom
The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War, the Union victory in the summer of 1863 that ended General Robert E. Lee's second and most ambitious invasion of the North. Often referred to as the "High Water Mark of the Rebellion", it was the war's bloodiest battle with 51,000 casualties. It also provided President Abraham Lincoln with the setting for his most famous address.
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The Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center
Begin your visit to Gettysburg National Military Park at the Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center! The 22,000 square-foot museum gallery takes visitors through the Civil War with relics from one of the largest museum collections in America, interactive programs and multi-media presentations. Understand the sacrifice of Gettysburg with the film, "A New Birth of Freedom" and the fury of battle with the Gettysburg Cyclorama. This is the place to start your visit, hire a licensed battlefield guide, and become informed on how to tour the battlefield park.
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Park Events and Ranger Programs
Gettysburg National Military Park offers a full compliment of Summer Ranger Programs (mid-June through mid-August), battlefield walks, Ranger-led Anniversary Battle Walks, evening campfire programs, and special events on weekends including living history groups and band concerts. Our annual summer newspaper, usually available by June 1 at the Museum and Visitor Center, has the full inventory of programs and other summer happenings. Ranger programs are scheduled daily at the Visitor Center and at sites throughout the park and will continue on a limited schedule throughout the fall months. To get ready for your visit to the park, take a look at our 2010 Schedule of Park Events and the Plan Your Visit pages.
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Camp Life- Civil War Collections
The life of the Civil War soldier is a main feature of our new museum and visitor center. Many of the objects on display are directly related to the people and places highlighted in each display case. To view selected pieces from the thousands of items in our collection that relate to the Civil War soldier, visit our pages on "Camp Life- Civil War Collections".
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The David Wills House
The historic David Wills House in Gettysburg, the 1863 home of the Gettysburg attorney where President Lincoln stayed on the eve of delivering his Gettysburg Address, is now open to the public. Operated in cooperation with Main Street Gettysburg, the house is open to the public with exhibits about Gettysburg and the establishment of the Soldiers' National Cemetery.
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Write to
Gettysburg National Military Park
1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325
Phone
VISITOR INFORMATION
(717) 334-1124 ext. 8023
PARK PROTECTION OFFICE
(717) 334-0909
Fax
(717) 334-1891
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Climate
Summers can be hot and humid, with occasional severe thunderstorms. Fall and spring are pleasant with average temperatures in the upper 40's and brisk winds. Winters can be wet with occasional snow that forces the closure of some park roads and buildings depending on severity.
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The High Water Mark Monument at Gettysburg National Military Park lists the commands of both armies that participated in "Pickett's Charge", the last great southern attack at Gettysburg.
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Last Updated: September 07, 2010 at 07:56 EST |
