Pets are more than welcome at Gettysburg National Military Park, and it can be a wonderful place to explore with your four-legged friend. However, there are a couple of restrictions on animals given the park’s history and traffic. Pets aren’t allowed in the park museum nor the visitors center. Furthermore, you cannot bring your dog […]
Yes. Gettysburg Park, museums and the Cyclorama are all open though masks are encouraged in enclosed spaces. There are also plethora tours relating to the Battle of Gettysburg available. From Ghost Tours to historical battle tours, there are many options for travelers. However, one of the best options for seasoned travelers and new tourists alike […]
What happened on the Gettysburg Battlefield nearly 160 years ago was a defining moment not just for Union military forces, but for America as a unified country. You’ll often hear the Battle of Gettysburg referred to as a turning point in the war, where victory began to lean heavily in the direction of the Union. […]
There are sixteen stops on the Gettysburg Auto tour. The tour works chronologically with the events of the battle. You’ll learn about the tense build-up to the battle first after leaving the Heritage Center. Then you will cruise through history, making stops at McPherson’s Ridge. This was the site of the long and bloody battle’s […]
As seen on any Valley Forge Park tour, the George Washington Monument commemorates the extraordinary skill and leadership ability displayed by General Washington during the six months he and his troops spent at the Valley Forge encampment.
Somewhere between 7,000 and 8,000 men lost their lives during the three-day Battle of Gettysburg. Most of the Union casualties are now buried in the Gettysburg National Cemetery, but not everyone who died amid the fighting is accounted for.
If all you do is drive this circuit, it will take you about two hours to see the whole battlefield, but I’d recommend setting aside at least twice that amount of time if you really want to experience the battlefield, or an entire day if you’re a real history buff!
The Battle of Gettysburg was a brutal affair. Three days of no-holds-barred violence between Union and Confederate forces left the field strewn with thousands of dead and dying men. In total, around 3,500 Union soldiers were killed, as were roughly 3,900 Confederate soldiers.
These days, there are much better options for touring a historic site like this than the type of Gettysburg guide you might have in mind. More specifically, you can get a rich, exciting, and complete tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield by using an app!
The truth is that there are pros and cons to every season, so it’s important to know all the facts and make an informed decision. Here’s a rundown of all the most essential factors to consider when deciding the best season for your Gettysburg visit.
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