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Gettysburg National Military Park

At the Gettysburg National Military Park, you are able to see and learn what happened at the historic Battle of Gettysburg. There are some great historic sites such as President Dwight and First Lady Mamie Eisenhower's weekend retreat home, George Spangler Farm and Field Hospital, and the Rupp House History Center. If historic sites are not your thing, then you can shop and dine at the Museum and Visitor Center.

Come and see what makes the Gettysburg National Military Park so awesome. 

The Gettysburg National Military Park is a mecca for tourists travelling from near and far. The Park is located just 50 miles northwest of Baltimore and is worth the day trip to visit the area.

American History buffs recognize Gettysburg as the site of the largest and single bloodiest battle during the Civil War.

On November 19, 1863 on that same hallowed ground, President Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous speech, the "Gettysburg Address."

Plan a day during your visit for the Gettysburg National Military Park. You will love to see the many historical sites that we invite you to visit and explore. 

Park Information

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When you come to the Gettysburg National Military Park, start your visit off with a tour of the Museum and Visitor Center. There you can watch the film "A New Birth of Freedom" and tour the Gettysburg Museum of the American Civil War. 

After you see the Visitors Center, tour the battlefield to visit legendary landmarks of the fateful battle that took place there. You can also stop by the Eisenhower National Historic Site and the David Wills House. 

Be sure to save time to visit the Gettysburg National Cemetery to pay your respects to those who died in the battle. Remember that the cemetery is hallowed ground and visitors should be quiet and mindful of the headstones. 

The Gettysburg National Military Park is open daily from 6am to 10 pm during April through October and 6 am to 7pm from November to March. There is no fee to enter the park; however, there is a nominal charge for some attractions. 

Attractions at the Park