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".
A New Birth of Freedom
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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.
Winter and Spring Ranger Programs
National Park Service rangers and leading historians offer free hour-long talks exploring important aspects of the Civil War and Gettysburg.
Start Your Battlefield Visit Here
Begin your visit to the battlefield at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center.
Education Programs at Gettysburg
Education Programs include Great Task Youth Leadership Programs, Days with Documents Teacher Workshops, & Civil War Documents Video Series.
Then and Now Pictures
Use the slider to show what the battlefield looked like over 150 years ago compared to what it looks like today!
National Cemetery Virtual Tour
This five-stop Virtual Tour includes photographs and a Gettysburg Address video so that all visitors can experience this hallowed ground.
David Wills House
The home of Gettysburg attorney David Wills and where President Lincoln put the finishing touches on his Gettysburg Address.
Eisenhower National Historic Site
Learn how you can visit the home and farm of General and President Dwight D. Eisenhower and his wife Mamie.
Last updated: March 19, 2019