The Gettysburg Peach Orchard Before the Civil War, Gettysburg was best known for orchards of delicious fruit, but one Gettysburg peach orchard became a hot spot during the battle in 1863. The peach orchard at the intersection of Wheatfield Road and Emmitsburg Road became the scene for a confrontation between Longsteet’s Confederate troops and Sickles’ […]
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Live Gettysburg Theater Events
Live Gettysburg Theater Events Why not enjoy some Gettysburg theater during your visit? My earliest memory of a live theatrical experience is sitting on a blanket outside of Gettysburg College and watching a live outdoor performance of The City Mouse and the Country Mouse. (See a photo of my toy below.) I was hooked and […]
Gettysburg Tourist Attractions for Everyone
There’s definitely something for everyone among the Gettysburg tourist attractions, whether you enjoy the charm of small town shops or the thunder of motorcycle riding. Most people are surprised at the variety of activities and that they’re not all battle related. The picturesque battlefields do provide a beautiful background for other activities. The battlefields are […]
Gettysburg Train Rides and Museums
Gettysburg Train Rides and Museums If you have a train hobby or know someone who does, the Gettysburg train rides and museums should be part of your Gettysburg vacation! Take a Scenic Train Ride You can actually ride a train across the day 1 battlefields and travel north of town with Pioneer Lines Scenic Railway. […]
Gettysburg Visitor Center
The Gettysburg Visitor Center and Museum The new $130 million Gettysburg visitor center and museum opened on April 14, 2008. It’s the centerpiece of Gettysburg National Military Park, offering guidance for understanding the 6,000 acres of battlefields with nearly 1,400 memorials. It displays more artifacts with more interaction than the old museum, now with an […]
Gettysburg Walking Tours to Experience the Battle of Gettyburg in Town
Gettysburg Walking Tours There are a variety of Gettysburg walking tours available. You can go on a free battlefield walk on Civil War trails with Gettysburg National Park Rangers during the summer months, or you can explore the streets of town at your own pace as you would not be able to in a car […]