NPS Photo What We OfferThe National Park Service offers eight unique curriculum-centered ranger guided education programs. Each of our programs are tailored to different age groups, abilities, and learning styles.All programs incorporate place-based learning and usually (weather dependent) take place outdoors. Please dress for the weather the day of your trip. Want to lead your own activity on the Battlefied? We have you covered. History Lab Kits provide you with six self guided program options. Lesson plans and instructions are available prior to Field Trip Day. Each lesson takes approximately 45-60 minutes to complete, and kit materials are designed for a class of up to 40 students. Options: Free Ranger Guided Programs History Lab Kits 
NPS Photo What Our Partners OfferThe Gettysburg Foundation offers access to the Gettysburg Museum of the American Civil War at the Gettysburg National Military Park Visitor Center. This paid experience offers you access to the 100,000 square foot museum, park film, and the Cyclorama.Book a tour of the battlefield with a Licensed Battlefield Guide. The guide will board your bus (one guide per bus, multiple guides maybe required for larger groups) and give you a two-hour driving tour of our 6,500 acre battlefield. Options: Film, Cyclorama, and Museum Licensed Battlefield Tours (call 877-874-2478) Sample Itineraries Groups of up to 50 students, please allow 2 hours for Ranger Guided Programs
One Class/Group can experience one (or multiple) programs. There are many options.
Example 1: 9am: Arrive at Gettysburg 9:30am: Experience the Film, Cyclorama, and Museum 11:30am: Lunch 12:30pm: Ranger guided program 2:30pm: Leave Gettysburg Example 2: 9am: Arrive at Gettysburg 9:30am: Guided Tour with a Licensed Guide 11:30am: Lunch 12:30pm: Ranger guided program 2:30pm: Leave Gettysburg Two Classes/Groups can experience one (or multiple) programs.
Example 1: 10am: Arrive at Gettysburg 10:30am: Class A Participates in Ranger guided program Class B Experiences the Film Cyclorama, and Museum 12pm: Lunch 12:30pm: Class A Experiences the Film Cyclorama, and Museum Class B Participates in Ranger guided program 2:30pm: Leave Gettysburg Example 2: 10:30am: Class A Participates in Ranger guided program 1 Class B Participates in Ranger guided program 2 12pm: Lunch 12:30pm: Class A Participates in Ranger guided program 2 Class B Participates in Ranger guided program 1 2:30pm: Leave Gettysburg Example 3: 10:30am: Class A Participates in Teacher guided history lab Class B Participates in Ranger guided program 12pm: Lunch 12:30pm: Class A Participates in Ranger guided program Class B Participates in Teacher guided history lab 2:30pm: Leave Gettysburg Three Classes/Groups can experience one (or multiple) programs.
Example: 10:00am: Arrive at Gettysburg 10:30am: Class A Participates in Ranger guided program 1 Class B Participates in Ranger guided program 2 Class C Experiences the Film Cyclorama, and Museum 12:00pm: Lunch 12:30pm: Class A Experiences the Film Cyclorama, and Museum Class B Experiences the Film Cyclorama, and Museum Class C Participates in Ranger guided program 2 2:30pm: Leave Gettysburg Four Classes/Groups can experience one (or multiple) programs.
Example: 10:00am: Arrive at Gettysburg 10:30am: Class A Participates in Ranger guided program 1 Class B Participates in Ranger guided program 1 Class C Experiences the Film Cyclorama, and Museum Class D Experiences the Film Cyclorama, and Museum 12:00pm: Lunch 12:30pm: Class A Experiences the Film Cyclorama, and Museum Class B Experiences the Film Cyclorama, and Museum Class C Participates in Ranger guided program 2 Class D Participates in Ranger guided program 2 2:30pm: Leave Gettysburg |
Last updated: July 28, 2025