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George Spangler Farm

Experience a Civil War field hospital

Walk in the footsteps of those who experienced the disruption and carnage of the battle of Gettysburg in July and August of 1863. Visit the George Spangler Farm, the best surviving example of a farm used as a corps field hospital during the battle of Gettysburg, where upwards of 1,900 men were treated for wounds both minor and fatal and Confederate Brig. Gen. Lewis A. Armistead died. Here you can learn about 1860s farm life, Civil War medicine and field hospital systems, soldier burials and more through the stories of the soldiers, military leaders, surgeons, chaplains and civilians who suffered the realities of war at the George Spangler Farm as told by living historians and knowledgeable docents.

Experience the George Spangler Farm Fridays through Sundays, May 24 through Aug. 18 via shuttle bus only from Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center. Shuttles tickets are required and will be available for free at the ticket counter in the lobby of the Museum and Visitor Center. Shuttles will run approximately every 30 minutes with the first shuttle departing at 10:45 a.m. and the last departing at 1:45 p.m. the days the site is open. On July 4 only, the first shuttle will leave the Museum and Visitor Center at 8:30 a.m. and the last shuttle will depart at 4:30 p.m.

Since acquiring the property in 2008, the Gettysburg Foundation has been working diligently to rehabilitate the property and buildings. Over the last 150 years, the Spangler farm witnessed many changes, and work is ongoing to turn back the years and return the property to its July 1863 appearance. The legacy of the George Spangler Farm has been secured through the generous donations of many that enabled the Gettysburg Foundation to purchase this property. Our task now is to ensure its restoration and preservation for “those who know us not.” Please consider making a donation today.


Plan your visit

Detailed transportation and living history information available here.

Resources

The history of the George Spangler Farm before, during, and after the battle of the Gettysburg is long and storied. Delve into this past through historic maps, recommended reading, the latest scholarship, videos, and photos.
 
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