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 Civil War's bloodiest battle and was also the inspiration for President Abraham Lincoln's immortal "Gettysburg Address".
Have you experienced Gettysburg? This video shows you what it's like to visit Gettysburg National Military Park. From the veil of early morning fog through the day's setting sun, visitors experience all the incredible history of the battlefield.
Begin your visit to the battlefield at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center.
Learn more about what ranger programs are offered throughout the year for visitors of all ages. Seasonal schedules are posted here.
Field Trips, Distance Learning, Traveling Trunks, Teacher Workshops, Homeschool Days and more! September 2019 through August 2020
Use the slider to show what the battlefield looked like over 150 years ago compared to what it looks like today!
From the roar of artillery to the flash of bayonets, living history demonstrations help bring the past to life.
World War II Weekend: September 21 & 22. Come tour World War II encampments of over 500 living historians portraying Allied and Axis troops!
This five-stop Virtual Tour includes photographs and a Gettysburg Address video so that all visitors can experience this hallowed ground.
The home of Gettysburg attorney David Wills and where President Lincoln put the finishing touches on his Gettysburg Address.
Last updated: September 12, 2019