Dedication Day Ceremony
Dedication Day Ceremony - November 19
Dedication Day 2026 will commemorate the 163rd anniversary of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address.
To commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the United States, this year's Dedication Day ceremony will fully recreate President Abraham Lincoln's visit to Gettysburg, beginning with his arrival by train on November 18. This will follow on November 19 with a recreation of the formal procession that will begin at the David Wills house, proceed down Baltimore Street, and finally enter the Taneytown Road gate of the Gettysburg National Cemetery.
10 am to 11 am: Depart David Wills house, begin procession down Baltimore Street
11 am to 2 pm: Ceremony in Gettysburg National Cemetery
~ Times are approximate
Full Lincoln at Gettysburg Schedule of Events: November 16-19
- Downtown Gettysburg will host a full series of special events from November 16 to 19.
- Gettysburg National Military Park will participate in these events on November 18 and 19 only.
- Visit the Lincoln at Gettysburg website to see the full schedule of events from November 16 to 19.
David Will House Hours of Operation
Monday, November 16: 10 am to 4 pm
Tuesday, November 17: 10 am to 4 pm
Wednesday, November 18: 10 am to 8 pm
Thursday, November 19: 10 am to 4 pm
Fees
This event is free to attend.
Location
Gettysburg National Cemetery
Latitude and Longitude 39.817952, -77.231974
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Event Type
- Hike
- Living History
- Partner Program
- Performance
- Walk