 #1 of 30 Things To Do in Gettysburg
Lincoln Room Museum
12 Lincoln Sq Gettysburg PA - 717-334-8188
~0.13 miles from Gettysburg city center
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This museum is permanently closed.Lincoln stayed here in 1863 and completed his Gettysburg Address. The furnishings are original and intact.
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 #2 of 30 Things To Do in Gettysburg
American Civil War Wax Museum
297 Steinwehr Ave Gettysburg PA - 717-334-6245
~0.21 miles from Gettysburg city center
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The American Civil War Museum & Gettysburg Gift Center have been staples in the Gettysburg community for almost one half of a century!After immigrating to the United States from Poland during World War II, C M Uberman, founding owner and operator had a vision. His vision became a reality when opening the doors to the public on Thursday, April 19, 1962. Originally operating as The National Civil War Wax Museum, the museum complex has undergone a transformation in an effort to enhance each visitor’s experience.The museum, containing more than 35 scenes and over 300 life-size wax figures, was and still is intended to give the visitor an understanding of the causes and consequences of the Civil War, as well as some familiarity with the leading personalities who shaped the conflict....
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Lincoln Train Museum
425 Steinwehr Ave Gettysburg PA - 717-334-5678
~0.29 miles from Gettysburg city center
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Ride aboard the train and follow the exact route that took Abraham Lincoln from Washington, D.C., to Gettysburg in 1863 for his immortal speech. View the noted Model Train Display and Military Rail collection. More than a thousand toy trains are displayed.
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 #4 of 30 Things To Do in Gettysburg
Gettysburg College
300 N Washington St Gettysburg PA - 717-337-6000
~0.33 miles from Gettysburg city center
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Gettysburg College is a private four-year liberal arts college founded in 1832, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, adjacent to the famous battlefield. Its athletic teams are nicknamed the Bullets. Gettysburg College has about 2,600 students, with roughly equal numbers of men and women. Gettysburg students come from 40 states and 35 countries.The college is the home of The Gettysburg Review, a literary magazine.
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Soldiers National Museum
777 Baltimore St Gettysburg PA - 717-334-4890
~0.35 miles from Gettysburg city center
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Since this museum's opening in the 1950's as the Charley Weaver's National Soldier's Museum (Weaver gaining national celebrity for his appearances on the Jack Paar Show as well as his short comedy books on fictional Mt. Idy and then as a regular on the Hollywood Squares in the 1960's-real name Cliff Arquette and great Uncle to actors Rosanna, Patricia and David Arquette) thousands have enjoyed this fascinating and charmingly antiquated museum featuring what was once two distinct areas and now three.In the 60's, the museum featured a main area of civil war miniatures carved and designed by Arquette himself and a diorama of Union soldiers at sunset. There was an outside square that featured a 12-foot scale model of the Lincoln Memorial and, unforgettably, 10 scenes of dioramas in five se...
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Schriver House
309 Baltimore St Gettysburg PA - 717-337-2800
~0.35 miles from Gettysburg city center
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Originally Schriver's Saloon and Ten Pin Alley in 1860, the business had just opened when the Civil War erupted. Today, the house has been well-preserved and its furnishings restored. The museum details what life in 1863 was like amid the battle. Artifacts, including Civil War bullets and medical equipment are on display.Hobbies & Activities category: US Civil War Site; Furniture display
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 #7 of 30 Things To Do in Gettysburg
Jennie Wade House
528 Baltimore St Gettysburg PA - 717-334-4100
~0.35 miles from Gettysburg city center
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With minor changes and repairs, the Museum remains much as Jennie must have known it over 140 years ago. Authentically furnished from cellar to attic, the museum is a shrine to Jennie and to life and living during the American Civil War. The gift shop features unique gifts and collectibles as well as Jennie Wade souvenirs.The only Gettysburg citizen killed during the Battle of Gettysburg was 20 year old Jennie Wade, fiancée of Corporal “Jack” Skelly. The old McClellan Home, now the Jennie Wade House and Museum, with but few minor changes and repairs, remains much as Jennie Wade must have known it more than 100 years ago. The walls of the old house, which lived through the Battle of Gettysburg and witnessed the tragic death of Jennie Wade, tell the story of the building and of those in ...
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 #8 of 30 Things To Do in Gettysburg
Horse Soldier
777 Baltimore St # 104 Gettysburg PA - 717-334-0347
~0.35 miles from Gettysburg city center
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"Military Antiques with items dating from the American Revolution to World War I , with strongest emphasis on the American Civil War."
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 #9 of 30 Things To Do in Gettysburg
Hall of Presidents
789 Baltimore St Gettysburg PA - 717-334-5717
~0.35 miles from Gettysburg city center
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The Hall of Presidents allows visitors to view life-size wax figures of each American President and to listen to taped segments of some of their speeches. A special exhibit pays tribute to Dwight D. Eisenhower. You also can see small-scale replicas of the first ladies dressed in reproduction gowns with their hair styled as it was during their husbands' inaugural ceremonies.
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Greystone's American History
461 Baltimore St Gettysburg PA - 717-338-0631
~0.35 miles from Gettysburg city center
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Our Gettysburg, Pennsylvania store is located at the corner of Baltimore Street and Steinwehr Avenue. It occupies an 1880 structure on ground that during the July, 1863 Battle of Gettysburg was directly between the Union and Confederate battle lines. With its wide selection of items, knowledgeable staff, constant playing of documentaries, and its long hours, this site is quickly becoming one of the most popular places to visit while in Gettysburg. The first floor contains books and videos and miniatures relating to the American Civil War. It also contains Miniatures, and Children's items from all time periods. The front porch is enclosed in glass, and glass shelving holding our miniatures. This area is literally our showcase.The second floor has rooms containing items on Ancient History,...
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Farnsworth House Military
401 Baltimore St Gettysburg PA - 717-334-8838
~0.35 miles from Gettysburg city center
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The Historic Farnsworth House Inn was built in 1810, and gained it's claim to fame as it became intimately involved with the Battle of Gettysburg in July of 1863. In particular, it was used as a Confederate stronghold, and several sharpshooters shot from the safety of the windows in the "garret", picking off Union soldiers, and in one tragic case, a civilian named Jennie Wade. The house is listed on the Register of Historic Places, and it proudly highlights the over 100 Civil War bullet holes in the south side wall.It currently operates as a Bed & Breakfast, offering 9 rooms, 5 of which are said to be haunted. Two of the newer rooms sport 2-person Jacuzzis, perfect for a romantic getaway. But all the rooms are beautifully decorated and furnished with Victorian finery
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Evergreen Cemetery Historical
799 Baltimore St Gettysburg PA - 717-337-3675
~0.35 miles from Gettysburg city center
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Hours: Daily dawn to dusk; tours by appointment year-round.Evergreen Cemetery is a State Point of Historical Interest. Established in 1850, it is one of the earliest Protestant cemeteries in California. People from all different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds are buried in Evergreen, forming an intercultural cross-section of the early Santa Cruz area community.Evergreen Cemetery and its records are a valuable resource for people interested in researching family history.The cemetery is used year-round for self-guided tours and tours led by trained docents for groups of all sizes, ages and interests. In addition, a special guided tour is held every month, focusing on the common threads in the stories of the diverse people buried there.
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Aces High Aviation
433 Baltimore St Gettysburg PA - 717-337-0779
~0.35 miles from Gettysburg city center
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Gettysburg Battle Theatre
571 Steinwehr Ave Gettysburg PA - 717-334-6100
~0.35 miles from Gettysburg city center
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The Battle Theatre is a multimedia presentation of the crucial three days of the Battle and the events leading up to it. The gift shop features unique Gettysburg gifts and collectibles.Web Address: www.gettysburgbattlefieldtours.comAddress:571 Steinwehr Ave.GETTYSBURG, PA 17325
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Battlefield Military Museum
900 Baltimore Pike Gettysburg PA - 717-334-6568
~0.48 miles from Gettysburg city center
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This is the place where 165,000 soldiers fought in what remains the largest battle ever on the continent. This is the place where Civil War soldiers found reconciliation after the war. This is the place where Abraham Lincoln redefined the United States when he called for “a new birth of freedom.” This is the place where millions find solace and reflect on our nation—its past, its present and its future. This is the place.
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 #16 of 30 Things To Do in Gettysburg
Gettysburg National Military Park
Gettysburg PA
~0.87 miles from Gettysburg city center
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The Civil War's bloodiest battle with 51,000 casualties over three days in the summer of 1863 and the backdrop for President Abraham Lincoln's famous Gettysburg Address, the Gettysburg National Military Park features the Eternal Light Peace Memorial, Gettysburg National Military Park Visitor Center, McMillan Woods Youth Campground, a self-guided auto tour, licensed guide tour, tape or CD tours, the Gettysburg Museum of the Civil War, and more.
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 #17 of 30 Things To Do in Gettysburg
Us Army Reserve Center
1200 Fairfield Rd Gettysburg PA - 717-337-2281
~1.31 miles from Gettysburg city center
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The United States Army is the branch of the United States armed forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven uniformed services. The modern Army has its roots in the Continental Army which was formed on 14 June 1775, before the establishment of the United States, to meet the demands of the American Revolutionary War. Congress officially created the United States Army on 3 June 1784 after the end of the war to replace the disbanded Continental Army. The Army considers itself to be descended from the Continental Army and thus dates its inception from the origins of that force.The primary mission of the Army is to "provide necessary forces and capabilities ... in support of the National Secur...
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 #18 of 30 Things To Do in Gettysburg
Gettysburg Diorama
610 Taneytown Rd Gettysburg PA - 717-334-6408
~1.85 miles from Gettysburg city center
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Come see The Battle Of Gettysburg in a scale model recreation. Largest Battlefield diorama in the United States!FREE admission for those who camp with us or those taking the 2 hour horse tour. Over 800 square feet of model display! Roughly 20,000 hand painted soldiers, horses, buildings, etc... Get a bird's eye view of the battle in its' entireity! Special group rates available. Great for group tours, schools, and boy scouts.Learn and visualize the battle as it is beatifully and dramatically narrated with light and sound effects.
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 #19 of 30 Things To Do in Gettysburg
General Admiral Museum and Supls
555 Herrs Ridge Rd Gettysburg PA - 717-334-9188
~2.31 miles from Gettysburg city center
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#20 of 30 Things To Do in Gettysburg
The Outlet Shoppes at Gettysburg
Gettysburg PA
~3.10 miles from Gettysburg city center
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 #21 of 30 Things To Do in Gettysburg
Allstar Events Complex
2638 Emmitsburg Road Gettysburg PA
~4.84 miles from Gettysburg city center
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The Exhibit Hall consists of an unobstructed 46,000 square feet, with a ceiling height of 35 feet to the open beam.The truss ceiling of the hall allows for easy placement of signs, banners and stage lighting.In addition to the exhibit hall, an additional 11,000 square foot lobby may be used for additional exhibits or check-in area
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 #22 of 30 Things To Do in Gettysburg
South Mountain Fairgrounds
615 Narrows Road Biglerville PA
~8.00 miles from Gettysburg city center
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 #23 of 30 Things To Do in Gettysburg
Willow Pond Farm
145 Tract Rd Fairfield PA
~8.14 miles from Gettysburg city center
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Willow Pond Farm, home of the PA Lavender Festival the third weekend in June, is a family-owned herb farm in Fairfield, located just outside of Gettysburg.Willow Pond Organic Farm is a 38-acre organic vegetable farm and apple orchard. We are located in the Apple Hill area just two miles from downtown Placerville in a beautiful rural setting. Our Market Stand is situated on the edge of the vegetable fields (so you can see your food growing) adjacent to our large wildlife pond. We have picnic tables by the pond and welcome visitors to stoll around our fields and orchards. Children and pets are always welcome. We are also handicap accessible. We grow more than 40 kinds of vegetables, eight varieties of apples, figs, cut flowers, herbs, honey and in the fall we offer U-pick apples and a hu...
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 #24 of 30 Things To Do in Gettysburg
Renfrew Museum and Park
1010 E Main St Waynesboro PA - 717-762-4723
~18.70 miles from Gettysburg city center
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 #25 of 30 Things To Do in Gettysburg
Waynesboro Area Indust Heritag
235 Philadelphia Ave Waynesboro PA - 717-762-4460
~19.30 miles from Gettysburg city center
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 #26 of 30 Things To Do in Gettysburg
Shippensburg University
1871 Old Main Drive Shippensburg PA - 717-477-7447
~21.92 miles from Gettysburg city center
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Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, commonly known as Ship, or SU, is a public university located in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, 40 miles (64 km) west-southwest of Harrisburg. It is one of the 14 state universities that compose the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE).Shippensburg University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSACS). The U.S. News & World Report again ranked Shippensburg University among the top public universities in the North in its book "America's Best Colleges 2009." In the annual rankings, Shippensburg is tied for 58th among all institutions in the North region. It was named one of the 100 best values among public colleges in "Kiplinger's Personal Finance". Ship was also included in the 2007 edition of The ...
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 #27 of 30 Things To Do in Gettysburg
Summit Cancer Services
260 N 7th St Chambersburg PA - 717-262-4660
~23.11 miles from Gettysburg city center
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 #28 of 30 Things To Do in Gettysburg
Us Army Post Exchange
234 Overcash Rd Chambersburg PA - 717-264-1713
~23.64 miles from Gettysburg city center
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The United States Army is the branch of the United States armed forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven uniformed services. The modern Army has its roots in the Continental Army which was formed on 14 June 1775, before the establishment of the United States, to meet the demands of the American Revolutionary War. Congress officially created the United States Army on 3 June 1784 after the end of the war to replace the disbanded Continental Army. The Army considers itself to be descended from the Continental Army and thus dates its inception from the origins of that force.The primary mission of the Army is to "provide necessary forces and capabilities ... in support of the National Secur...
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 #29 of 30 Things To Do in Gettysburg
Us Defense Reutilization
2260 Letterkenny Army Depot Chambersburg PA - 717-267-5425
~24.67 miles from Gettysburg city center
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The United States Department of Defense (USDOD, DOD or DoD, initially briefly referred to as the National Military Establishment or NME) is the U.S. federal department charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government relating directly to national security and the United States armed forces. The Department of Defense is an evolution of the Department of War. The organization and functions of the DoD are set forth in Title 10 of the United States Code.The DoD is the major tenant of The Pentagon building near Washington, D.C., and has three major components – the Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Among the many DoD agencies are the Missile Defense Agency, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the Pentagon Force Protection Ag...
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 #30 of 30 Things To Do in Gettysburg
Us Army National Guard Recruit
1010 Lincoln Way W Chambersburg PA - 717-264-7314
~24.84 miles from Gettysburg city center
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Established under Title 10 and Title 32 of the U.S. Code, the Army National Guard is part of the National Guard and is divided up into subordinate units stationed in each of the 50 states, three territories and the District of Columbia operating under their respective governors. The Army National Guard may be called up for active duty by the state governors or territorial commanding generals to help respond to domestic emergencies and disasters, such as those caused by hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes.With the consent of state governors, members or units of the Army National Guard may be appointed, temporarily or indefinitely, to be federally recognized armed force members, in the active or inactive service of the United States. If federally recognized, the member or unit becomes part...
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