Historic Sites

Summer season of living history and programs returns on weekends June 9 through Aug. 13, 2023.

Walk the grounds, hear the stories and feel the emotions of life–and death–at this historic farm suddenly transformed into a field hospital. Living historians and docents provide insight and authentic accounts of experiences on the farm during the battle.

Tours of the Eisenhower home have resumed for the spring and summer seasons. The schedule of home tours and driving directions are available at nps.gov/eise.

Step onto President Dwight D. and Mamie Eisenhower's weekend retreat and property in retirement. A self-guided tour of the grounds includes the charming home's exterior,gardens, teahouse, skeet range, putting green and Angus cattle barns.

Walk the hallowed grounds and take a moment to reflect on those who have given–and are willing to give–“the last full measure of devotion.” President Lincoln delivered his immortal Gettysburg Address in dedicating the cemetery as the final resting place for more than 3,500 Union soldiers.

Best known as the home where President Lincoln stayed prior to delivering his Gettysburg Address, visit the David Wills House and explore the seven-gallery interactive National Park Service museum relating the story of the Wills family, Lincoln’s visit and the Gettysburg Address.