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.
National Park Service rangers and leading historians offer free hour-long talks exploring important aspects of the Civil War and Gettysburg.
Numerous events take place on November 19 each year. This date marks the anniversary of the dedication of Soldiers' National Cemetery.
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 was where President Lincoln put the finishing touches on his Gettysburg Address.
Use the slider to show what the battlefield looked like over 150 years ago compared to what it looks like today!
Visit the home and farm of General & President Dwight D. Eisenhower and his wife Mamie. This was the only home the Eisenhower's ever owned.
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Last updated: November 20, 2019