Last updated: August 4, 2025
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Gettysburg Living History Schedule
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2025 Living History Program Schedule
August 9-10
North Carolina Troops
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 6, Pitzer Woods
Saturday: 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm
Sunday: 10 am, 12 pm
2nd U.S. Artillery, Battery M
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 12, Pennsylvania Memorial
Saturday: 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm
Sunday: 11 am, 1 pm
Squabbler’s Mess (non-firing)
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 13, Spangler’s Spring
August 23-24
71st Pennsylvania Infantry
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 12, Pennsylvania Memorial
Saturday: 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm
Sunday: 10 am, 12 pm
13th New Jersey Infantry
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 13, Spangler’s Spring
Saturday: 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm
Sunday: 11 am, 1 pm
August 30-31
87th Pennsylvania Infantry
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 12, Pennsylvania Memorial
Saturday: 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm
Sunday: 10 am, 12 pm
6th New Hampshire Infantry
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 13, Spangler’s Spring
Saturday: 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm
Sunday: 11 am, 1 pm
September 13-14
Squabbler’s Mess (non-firing)
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 13, Spangler’s Spring Programs on-going Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 9 am to 3 pm
4th Maryland Artillery
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 6, Pitzer Woods
Saturday: 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm
Sunday: 11 am, 1 pm
Steuart’s Brigade
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 13, Spangler’s Spring
Saturday: 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm
Sunday: 10 am, 12 pm
October 4-5
New York Infantry at Gettysburg
Encampment and program at Auto Tour Stop 12, Pennsylvania Memorial
Saturday: 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm
Sunday: 10 am, 12 pm
2nd U.S. Sharpshooters
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 6, Pitzer Woods
Saturday: 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm
Sunday: 11 am, 1 pm
Grand Army of the Republic, Veteran’s Reunion
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 13, Spangler’s Spring Programs on-going Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 9 am to 3 pm
October 11-12
Potomac Home Brigade
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 13, Spangler’s Spring
Saturday: 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm
Sunday: 11 am, 1 pm
October 18-19
Squabbler’s Mess (non-firing)
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 13, Spangler’s Spring Programs on-going Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 9 am to 3 pm
Details
Activity
Living History
Pets Allowed
Yes
Pets are allowed on the battlefield grounds, but not inside buildings or in the National Cemetery.
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Location
Throughout the Battlefield
Living history programs happen throughout the battlefield. Look at the individual program listing for location information.
Reservations
No
Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility Information
Physical accessibility at each program varies depending on the program location. Most living history encampments are near the road.
Many living history programs involve firing demonstrations and may not be suitable for people who are disturbed by loud noises.
If you and/or someone in your party requires a specific accommodation or has any questions, please reach out to the park and we will do our best to ensure everyone has access to these programs.
Many living history programs involve firing demonstrations and may not be suitable for people who are disturbed by loud noises.
If you and/or someone in your party requires a specific accommodation or has any questions, please reach out to the park and we will do our best to ensure everyone has access to these programs.