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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.
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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
Park News
Katie Lawhon The News from Gettysburg Park News is a service of the Public Affairs Office of Gettysburg National Military Park, 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Questions or comments can be sent via e-mail to Katie Lawhon, Management Assistant at Gettysburg National Military Park.
The Museum & Visitor Center at Gettysburg. (National Park Service) The Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center For additional information on the Gettysburg Foundation and the work this organization is undertaking at Gettysburg, visit the Foundation's web site at www.gettysburgfoundation.org. For a quick look at some facts about the new museum and visitor center as well as other park features, check our Gettysburg Facts at a Glance, May 2013 (pdf) The 150th Anniversary of Gettysburg, 2013 A full schedule of special events and ranger programs is now available on the park web site - READ MORE.
(National Park Service) The David Wills House See the park brochure for driving directions and parking, or take the free downtown shuttle from the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center. There is an admission fee to the Wills House. The David Wills House Facts and Figures (pdf)
The Emmitsburg Road in 1948. (NPS) Battlefield Rehabilitation at Gettysburg Many of the recent changes to the battlefield include removal of non-historic trees from southern portions of the park, Oak Hill, and Seminary Ridge. Historic orchards have been planted at several battlefield farms and historic fencing has returned to portions of the battlefield landscape. More...
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Did You Know?
"French Mary" Tepe, a vivandiere with the 114th Pennsylvania Infantry, assisted with the wounded at Gettysburg and was photographed after the battle by Mathew Brady.
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