Distance Learning

Virtual Field Trips

 

A Park Ranger presents a virtual field trip program.

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Virtual programs for the 2026-2027 school year include six different Virtual Field Trip Programs each based upon a critical focus question and perfect for remote or classroom learning sessions, and for document and inquiry-based learning goals and assessments.

Choose one of the following six programs, choose a focus question to investigate, then watch an introductory film from the Gettysburg battlefield, review primary source documents in your classroom, then conclude with a virtual ranger presentation and Q & A session. Your students will then be able to draw their own evidence-based answer to the focus question!

We can accommodate elementary, middle, and high school sessions from 10 to 100 students at a time, and can present up to four sessions each day..

Please explore our Virtual Tour of the Battlefield as well as 3D Tours of our historic buildings.

 

Virtual Field Trip Programs:

RE-ENLIST?
Grade Level: Elementary and Lower-Middle (Grades 2-6)
Essential/Focus Question: After having served in a Civil War army for three months, would you decide to re-enlist to serve for three years? Why? Why not?

PATH OF LINCOLN
Grade Level: Elementary and Middle (Grades 3-8)
Essential/Focus Question: Did Lincoln's 1863 Gettysburg trip and speech make a difference in the Civil War?

TIDE OF BATTLE
Grade Level: Middle and High School (Grades 6-12)
Essential/Focus Question: Which moments were the turning points of the Battle of Gettysburg? Of the Civil War?

DECISION POINTS
Grade Level: Middle and High School (Grades 6-12)
Essential/ Focus Question: What were the decision points and consequences for Gettysburg's residents, especially African American residents, during and after the battle?

COST OF WAR?
Grade Level: Upper-Middle and High School (6-12)
Essential/Focus Question: Were the consequences of war, including the destruction and loss of life at Gettysburg, necessary to resolve the country’s issues?

MONUMENTAL ISSUES
Grade Level: Upper-Middle and High School (8-12)
Essential/Focus Question: How can monuments help or hinder a full understanding of the Civil War and American history?

Programs are available Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm Eastern.

 

Please email us the following to request your virtual field trip.

Copy and paste the fields below into your email request.

SUBJECT LINE: Reservation Request

1. Name of School/Organization
2. Street Address
3. City, State, Zip
4. School/Contact Phone #
5. Teacher/Leader Contact
6. Teacher/Leader Email
7. Grade(s)
8. Number of Students/Participants
9. Number of Classes, if applicable
10. Virtual Field Trip(s) of Interest
11. Possible Dates (List as many workable dates as possible)
12. Times of Each program
13. Additional Questions/Comments/Special Considerations