Last updated: August 10, 2026
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Ranger Programs at Gettysburg
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Summer Ranger Programs: August 10 - August 23, 2026
For interpretive programming opportunities from August 10 to August 23, visitors should check in at the Gettysburg National Military Park information desk inside the Museum and Visitor Center for more details.
All Ranger Programs are free.
Do you know what day or days you'll be here? Visit our Calendar page and plan what programs will be presented here at Gettysburg National Military Park. Don't forget to check out the Calendar for Eisenhower National Historic Site too!
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In the event of thunderstorm or tornado warnings, programs will be canceled.
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In the event of a heat index in excess of 91 degrees, programs will be shortened and modified.
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In the event of a heat index in excess of 103 degrees, all programs will be canceled.
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Program cancellations or modifications will be posted on www.nps.gov/gett and on the Gettysburg National Military Park Facebook account.
Junior Ranger Program (Self Directed)
Discover the history of Gettysburg National Military Park through the Junior Ranger Program, a project for our young visitors to have fun while they learn about the importance and history that is Gettysburg.
Get a booklet and materials at the Museum and Visitor Center Information Desk, between 8 am and 5 pm daily.
Details
Duration
20-180 Minutes
Activity
Guided Tours
Pets Allowed
Yes
Pets are allowed on the battlefield grounds. Pets must be on a leash at all times. Pets are not allowed indoors or inside the Gettysburg National Cemetery.
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Outdoor ranger-guided programs are offered in the warm weather months in the spring, summer, and fall. Indoor programs are offered monthly in January, February, and March.
Dates, times, and topics are all subject to change.
Dates, times, and topics are all subject to change.
Accessibility Information
Indoor winter programs are physically accessible.
Outdoor spring, summer, and fall programs range in accessibility levels. Some are fully accessible, others are stationary under a tent, while others are rugged and lengthy hikes or walks.
It is our goal to work with park visitors to ensure everyone has a positive experience visiting Gettysburg. Please contact the park for information about specific programs or to request any accommodations you or a member of your party may need.
Outdoor spring, summer, and fall programs range in accessibility levels. Some are fully accessible, others are stationary under a tent, while others are rugged and lengthy hikes or walks.
It is our goal to work with park visitors to ensure everyone has a positive experience visiting Gettysburg. Please contact the park for information about specific programs or to request any accommodations you or a member of your party may need.