• Gettysburg National Military Park

    Gettysburg

    National Military Park Pennsylvania

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  • Trail Closure, May 14-17, 2013

    The walking trail from Sykes Avenue to the 20th Maine Monument and old Chamberlain Avenue is temporarily closed for repairs and paving. We anticipate it will reopen on Saturday, May 18.

  • Towers Closed For Inspection

    Observation towers in the park will be temporarily closed for inspections on Thursday, May 16. The closures are: Oak Ridge Tower 8 AM-10 AM; Longstreet Tower 10 AM-12 PM; Culp's Hill Tower 12 PM-2 PM

A New Birth of Freedom

The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War, the Union victory 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", Gettysburg was the war's bloodiest battle with 51,000 casualties. It was also the inspiration for President Abraham Lincoln's immortal "Gettysburg Address".

Features

  • Ranger programs at Gettysburg

    Come to the Park!

    Ranger programs, guided tours, concerts and special events make Gettysburg a special place to visit. Need suggestions? We have some for you!

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  • The anniversary of Gettysburg in 2013

    150th Anniversary of Gettysburg, 2013

    Plan on coming for the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg? Here's where you can find out what's in store!

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  • The NPS Museum and Visitor Center

    Start Your Visit Here

    Begin your visit at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center!

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  • A complete schedule of upcoming events at Gettysburg.

    Park Events

    Interested in what's coming up at Gettysburg, including 150th Anniversary activities? Check our Schedule of Events!

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  • General Warren's view from Little Round Top

    From the Fields of Gettysburg

    Is history worthy of a blog? YES! Are park activities and projects worth talking about? ABSOLUTELY! Find out more on the official park blog!

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  • The Wills House in Gettysburg

    The David Wills House

    The 1863 home of Gettysburg attorney David Wills was the center of post-battle activity and where Abraham Lincoln completed the Gettysburg Address.

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Did You Know?

John Burns after the battle (Library of Congress)

John Burns, a 72 year old veteran of the War of 1812 and resident of Gettysburg, fought side by side with Union soldiers on the first day of the battle of Gettysburg. His service is commemorated by a battlefield statue at Gettysburg National Military Park.