October 07, 2009
West Confederate Avenue Closure
West Confederate Avenue will be closed for paving October 14-16, 2009.
May 18, 2009
Letters to Lincoln
Visitors to the David Wills House in Gettysburg can spend a few minutes to write letters to Abraham Lincoln that will go on display in November.
May 18, 2009
National Cemetery Gate Damaged
Park Rangers at Gettysburg National Military Park are asking the public for information about a hit-and-run accident that damaged the historic gate to the Soldiers’ National Cemetery on Baltimore Street late on the night of April 25 - 26, 2009.
April 15, 2009
Junior Ranger Day is April 25
For National Junior Ranger Day on April 25, the National Park Service is inviting young visitors to Gettysburg and Eisenhower National Parks for special activities.
April 09, 2009
Gettysburg Battlefield Orchards
Gettysburg National Military Park will replant historic orchards on the battlefield beginning this week.
April 06, 2009
Demolition Begins at former Visitor Center Facilities
Removal of the former Visitor Center is part of the battlefield rehabilitation project at Gettysburg National Military Park.
March 25, 2009
Bicycles Donated to Gettysburg NMP
Holmes Cycling and Fitness, of Camp Hill, Pa. and Giant Bicycles presented Law Enforcement Rangers at Gettysburg National Military Park with three bicycles for use in patrolling both Gettysburg and Eisenhower National Historic Site.
March 11, 2009
Advisory Commission Meeting April 23
The Park’s Advisory Commission will meet on April 23, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. at the park Museum and Visitor Center.
February 12, 2009
Community Appreciation Day
Special presentation will focus on capturing history through sculpture.
January 28, 2009
Gettysburg Superintendent to Remain
Dr. John Latschar will remain in his post as superintendent of Gettysburg National Military Park.
January 07, 2009
Passing of John McKenna
John McKenna, deputy superintendent of Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site, died January 6, 2009 at Gettysburg Hospital, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
January 07, 2009
National Parks Conservation Award
Dr. John Latschar, superintendent of Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site, received the 25th Annual National Parks Conservation Association's Stephen T. Mather Award.
December 22, 2008
Key Moments and Commanders Series
Gettysburg offers a special Winter Lecture series for 2009.
November 13, 2008
Wills House Museum Opens February 12
The David Wills House opens as part of Gettysburg National Military Park.
November 07, 2008
Park Superintendent to Head Gettysburg Foundation
Dr. John Latschar will take over reins from retiring Gettysburg Foundation President Robert Wilburn.
October 27, 2008
Winter Hours Begin November 1
Gettysburg Park's winter visiting hours begin November 1, 2008.
October 08, 2008
Advisory Commission Meeting Postponed
The October 16, 2008 meeting of the Gettysburg National Military Park’s Advisory Commission has been rescheduled for March 19, 2009.
October 02, 2008
Fee Structure Amended at Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center
Park officials have announced their decision to amend the fee structure for entry to the new Museum and Visitor Center at Gettysburg National Military Park.
September 30, 2008
Deer Management Program 2008-2009
In October, the National Park Service (NPS) will continue its program of deer management at Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site, park officials have announced.
August 28, 2008
Gettysburg Museum Fee Proposal
The National Park Service (NPS) and the Gettysburg Foundation have released a proposal for public comment to collect a single admission fee to all the venues at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center.
August 18, 2008
14th Annual Music Muster
Civil War music and dance comes to Gettyburg on Saturday, August 23, 2008!
August 18, 2008
Update on Gettysburg Witness Tree
Gettysburg "witness tree" damaged by August 7th storm may survive.
July 09, 2008
Gettysburg Cyclorama Comes to Life
In September the public will get its first look at the restored Gettysburg Cyclorama.
June 04, 2008
Wildcat Band at Gettysburg
The Wildcat Regiment Band, Civil War era musicians representing the 105th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, will perform a free concert outdoors at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center on June 21 in conjunction with the Gettysburg Festival from June 19 -29.
June 03, 2008
Gettysburg Address Program June 5
On Thursday, June 5, at 4:30 p.m., the public is invited to the Soldiers’ National Cemetery at Gettysburg National Military Park for a special program about the cemetery and the Gettysburg Address.
May 23, 2008
Volunteers Needed for Gettysburg Visitor Center
Gettysburg National Military Park is looking for volunteers to assist visitors during the summer of 2008.
May 08, 2008
Gettysburg Foundation Buys Spangler Farm
The Gettysburg Foundation has purchased the historic George Spangler Farm within Gettysburg National Military Park, protecting the historically significant site from private development.
April 15, 2008
Gettysburg Opens New Museum and Visitor Center
The new Museum and Visitor Center at Gettysburg National Military Park opened to the public on April 14, 2008.
December 13, 2007
Gettysburg Seminar 2008
The twelfth bi-annual Gettysburg Seminar, entitled "The Fate of a Nation: The Third Day at Gettysburg", will be held April 12-13, 2008.
August 23, 2007
Centennial Initiative 2016
The Gettysburg Centennial Challenge proposal eligible for matching funds.
November 27, 2006
Battlefield Orchards to be Planted
Eleven historic battlefield orchards will be replanted by the National Park Service at Gettysburg.
