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Gettysburg National Military Park

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Park Closure Pennsylvania Memorial Observation Deck Closed

A renovation project for the nearby Comfort Station requires electrical service to be shut off. This shut off affects lighting in the spiral staircase leading up to the Pennsylvania Memorial observation deck. The staircase is now too dark to maintain visitors’ safety. The observa

Park Closure David Wills House Closure

The David Wills House is currently closed. The house will temporarily reopen from November 16 to 19, 2026. Please visit our David Wills House web page for more information and a 3D tour of the house. Details open_in_new

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Engaging battlefield tours for all ages

In pictures

The Mississippi Monument at sunrise NPS Photo · Public domain
The Mississippi Monument at sunrise

Things to do

Gettysburg Living History Schedule
Spring/Summer

From the roar of artillery to the flash of bayonets, living history demonstrations at Gettysburg National Mili...
Ranger Programs at Gettysburg
20-180 Minutes · Winter/Spring

For daily interpretive ranger programs beginning August 10, visitors should check in at the National Park Serv...
Campfire Programs at Gettysburg
45-60 Minutes

Rangers present evening campfire talks on a wide variety of topics on the Battle of Gettysburg and the America...
Gettysburg Battle Walks
120-180 Minutes

Throughout the Summer and Fall, Gettysburg National Military Park staff lead special battle walks that explore...
Eisenhower Ranger Programs
Winter/Spring

Join Eisenhower National Historic Site Park Rangers for free tours of the Eisenhower home and other engaging a...
Gettysburg NMP Museum and Visitor Center
2-3 Hours · Winter/Spring

The Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center is the place to begin your visit to the battle...
3D Virtual Tours

Want to take a virtual behind the scenes tour of historic buildings at Eisenhower National Historic Site and G...
Eisenhower Junior Ranger Program

Become a Junior Ranger at Eisenhower National Historic Site!
Horseback Riding Trails at Gettysburg
2-4 Hours · Winter/Spring

Horseback Riding tours on the southern half of the Gettysburg Battlefield
Gettysburg Junior Ranger Program
1-2 Hours · Winter/Spring

Discover the history of Gettysburg National Military Park through the Junior Ranger Program, a project for our...
Bike Rules and Regulations on the Battlefield
Spring/Summer

Biking

Practical

At a glance

Established
1863
Open
Daily Sunrise to Sunset
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Address
1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA 17325
Opening hours
Daily Sunrise to Sunset
Price
Free
Website
www.nps.gov

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