Last updated: August 4, 2025
Thing to Do
Ranger Programs at Gettysburg
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Fall Ranger Programs take place from August 8 to October 26, 2025
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 105 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
Gettysburg History Hike (90 minutes)
Hike from the Visitor Center to Cemetery Ridge, where fighting raged on July 2 and 3, 1863. Get an overview of the battle, visit the site of Pickett’s Charge, explore the Bloody Angle, and walk in the footsteps of the men who struggled there.
Meet at Ranger Program Site 1, Museum and Visitor Center.
Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays at 10 am.
National Cemetery Tour (45 minutes)
Visit the site of Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address and explore the Soldiers’ National Cemetery where over 3,500 Union soldiers killed in the battle were laid to rest.
Meet inside the Taneytown Gate, Gettysburg National Cemetery.
Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays at 11 am.
Little Round Top Hike (60 Minutes)
For over an hour on July 2, 1863, Union and Confederate troops battled for control of this small hill. Explore the rocky summit, see original Union breastworks, and discover why Little Round Top was so important to both sides.
Meet at the gathering area on the far (northern) end of the Little Round Top parking lot.
Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays at 1 pm.
The Third Day and Beyond (45 Minutes)
Learn what happened during "Pickett's Charge" on July 3, 1863 and discover what its outcome meant for the Union and Confederacy.
Meet at the "Ranger Program" sign in the National Cemetery parking lot between Taneytown Road and Steinwehr Avenue.
Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays at 4 pm.
Family Programs
While all programs are family-friendly, these have been specifically developed for families & children.
Hands on History Cart
Look for our themed Hands on History Carts where visitors of all ages can meet a Park Ranger or Educator to explore some of the people and stories of the Battle of Gettysburg with hands-on replicas and original artifacts from the American Civil War.
Find the cart in the Museum and Visitor Center.
Times and days vary. Check at the Visitor Center Information Desk for more information.
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 Information Desk in the Museum and Visitor Center, between 8 am–5 pm daily.
Details
Duration
30-120 Minutes
Activity
Guided Tours
Pets Allowed
Yes
Pets are allowed on the battlefield grounds. Pets are not allowed indoors or inside the 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.