Management

The sun sets over the battlefield. Two cannons sit in front of a stone wall and a monument and a tree are in the left distance.
The sun sets over the battlefield. Two cannons from the Rhode Island Battery A "Arnold's Battery" sit along Cemetery Ridge near The Angle.

Gettysburg as a Symbol of Ourselves

Gettysburg is known for many things: the scene of an epic battle that many consider to have turned the tide for Union victory in the Civil War; the place where President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address; and as an American pilgrimage where more than a million people journey every year to contemplate our war-torn past and its lessons for the future.

Gettysburg National Military Park preserves, protects and interprets for this and future generations the resources associated with the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War, the Soldiers' National Cemetery, and their commemorations.

We work closely with our partner, the Gettysburg Foundation, and others to enhance the preservation of Gettysburg's battlefields, historic farmsteads, monuments, museum collections and more. Our job doesn’t stop at preservation. We want to provide you, our visitors, with a fulfilling and inspirational commemorative experience.

This is your invitation to wander the battlefield and its surroundings to experience this hallowed ground. Join us for programs and special events. Enjoy your time here and share your encounters with your friends and neighbors.

As President Lincoln said in the Gettysburg Address, we "can never forget what they did here."

 
  • The 72nd Pennsylvania infantry monument is silhouetted against gray clouds.

    Laws & Policies

    Park regulations and additional park policies.

  • The cover of the Gettysburg Foundation Document features the 1st Minnesota monument.

    Foundation Documents

    Every Unit of the national park system will have a foundation document to provide basic guidance for planning and management decisions.

  • A cannon sits along Seminary Ridge.

    Operational Updates

    Reports about activities, special events, programs and planning efforts at Gettysburg NMP and Eisenhower NHS.

  • A red bud tree is in full bloom behind a cannon on the battlefield.

    Public Involvement

    Gettysburg National Military Park welcomes public input regarding park operations and proposals.

  • The sun shines through a tree over the head of statue at the top of a monument.

    Superintendent Compendium

    The Superintendent’s Compendium is the summary of park specific rules implemented under 36 Code of Federal Regulations (36 CFR).

Last updated: April 4, 2019

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1195 Baltimore Pike
Gettysburg, PA 17325

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