Last updated: March 26, 2026
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Ranger Programs at Gettysburg
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Spring Ranger Programs
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
Discover the powerful stories that echo across Gettysburg’s fields and ridgelines in this special spring hike series led by National Park Service rangers. Each 90-minute walk explores a unique aspect of the Battle of Gettysburg, highlighting the people, decisions, and landscapes that shaped our nation’s history.
Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned student of the Civil War, you’ll gain fresh insights and new perspectives with every hike. Topics vary weekly—check the schedule below for featured rangers and programs.
All hikes begin at 2:00 PM and last approximately 90 minutes.
Saturday, April 18- Whirlwind in the Wheatfield
Ranger John Hoptak
Start location: Auto Tour Stop 9, The Wheatfield
End location: 1st PA Reserve Monument, Ayres Avenue
Sunday, April 19- Stopping Pickett’s Charge: Cushing’s Battery at the Angle
Ranger Karlton Smith
Start location: Auto Tour Stop 16, Gettysburg National Cemetery Parking Lot
End location: Auto Tour Stop 15, The Angle
Saturday, April 25- Myths, Memories, & Martyrs: The Battle of Little of Round Top
Ranger Chris Gwinn
Start location: Wheatfield Road Gravel Parking Lot
End location: 20th Maine Monument
Sunday, April 26- Planning Pickett’s Charge
Ranger Dan Welch
Start location: Auto Tour Stop 5, Virginia Memorial
End location: Auto Tour Stop 5, Virginia Memorial
Saturday, May 2- “Treat 'Em Rough”: Capt. Eisenhower & Camp Colt
Eisenhower NHS
Start location: Auto Tour Stop 16, Gettysburg National Cemetery Parking Lot
End location: Gettysburg National Cemetery
Sunday, May 3- Rodes’ Division on July 1st
Ranger John Nicholas
Start location: Auto Tour Stop 2, Eternal Light Peace Memorial
End location: Auto Tour Stop 3, Oak Ridge
Saturday, May 9- Profiles in Courage: Monuments to Individuals near the Wheatfield
Ranger Andrew Regiec
Start location: Devil's Den Parking Lot
End location: Devil's Den Parking Lot
Sunday, May 10- This Hallowed Ground: The Changing Landscape of the Soldiers' National Cemetery
Ranger Rachael Nicholas
Start location: Gettysburg National Cemetery, Brick Rostrum, Inside Taneytown Road Gate
End location: Gettysburg National Cemetery, Brick Rostrum, Inside Taneytown Road Gate
Saturday, May 16- Texas Storms Little Round Top
Ranger Matt Atkinson
Start location: Big Round Top Parking Lot
End location: Auto Tour Stop 8, Little Round Top
Sunday, May 17- July 2nd at the Peach Orchard
Ranger Angie Atkinson
Start location: Auto Tour Stop 10, Peach Orchard
End location: Auto Tour Stop 10, Peach Orchard
Schedule subject to change without notice. Spring months can fluctuate dramatically in both temperature and weather patterns. Be prepared for a variety of field conditions and layer clothing to match the forecast. Depending on your planned activities, please include accessories such as sunscreen, insect repellent, hiking boots, cold weather gear, and extra water.
Please park in designated locations only. For more information call the visitor center at 717-334-1124.
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.