Gettysburg

Gettysburg

Gettysburg is one of our nation’s most hallowed grounds. Home to the Civil War’s most famous battle; Gettysburg is a mecca for the students of American history. Immerse your students in Abraham Lincoln’s famous address in the Gettysburg National Park. Tour the majestic landscape of the battlefield- now home to monuments created by famous American sculptors. Also make time to see the Gettysburg Diorama at the Gettysburg History Museum and take in the Ghost of Gettysburg tour.

Gettysburg School Trip Highlights

Battlefield Tours

Your student group can stand in the place of American heroes on this famous battleground. Now home to numerous monuments and memorials, a guided tour of this site will provide students the opportunity to soak in American history.

Gettysburg National Park Museum

This national park museum provides the backstory for the famous battlefield. Your students can explore the stories of the men that fought in the most important battle of the Civil War.

Jennie Wade House

A shrine to the sacrifices made by civilians during the Civil War, the Jennie Wade House is the home of the only civilian casualty of the Battle of Gettysburg. Preserved to the condition it would have been on that fateful day, the museum and house provide your students with a firsthand look at life during this time in American history.

Ghost Tours

Delve into the history of Gettysburg that lies beyond the living! A ghost tour of this historic place will be a chilling and thoroughly entertaining trip for your student group.

Gettysburg Diorama

A miniature and meticulously created depiction of the Battle of Gettysburg, the Gettysburg Diorama is visually stunning. Your group can spend hours taking in the artistry of this artistic rendering.

Eisenhower National Historic Site

Home to President Dwight D. Eisenhower, this National Historic Site is adjacent to the Gettysburg Battlefield. Used as a summer retreat during his presidency, the home has also served as a gathering place for numerous world leaders.

American Civil War Museum

Explore the history of America beyond the classroom. Students can discover Civil War history through artifacts and historical documents, beautiful exhibits and interactive displays helping the lessons they have learned come to life.

Mr. Lincoln Comes to Gettysburg

Travel back in time and experience Abraham Lincoln’s famous address to the people of Gettysburg. Your student group can relive this historic event.

Day 1
- AM departure from gateway city
- Arrive in Gettysburg
- Lunch
- The Museum and Visitors Center at Gettysburg National Military Park
- Gettysburg Battlefield Tour
- Hotel check-in
- Dinner
- Ghost Tour

Day 2
- Breakfast
- Mr. Lincoln Comes to Gettysburg
- American Civil War Museum
- Lunch
- Eisenhower National Historic Site
- Depart for home

* Please Note: some activities listed are seasonal, and therefore will be available only on specific travel dates

  
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