Revisit, Reimagine Gettysburg
Reimagine Gettysburg as a blend of a massive battle, a timeless symbol of healing and an emblem of the greatest democratic experiment the world has ever known. This is Gettysburg Revisted.
Gettysburg Revisited Lecture Series
We're taking the inspirational messages of Gettysburg across the nation. Request a Gettysburg Revisited presentation for your civic, corporate or school group.
Exhibits, Tours & Events
Go Prepared
The battlefield is vast. The names are legendary. The experience is humbling. Let us help you plan and prepare your Gettysburg visit.
Plan Your Visit
From the signature Film, Cyclorama & Museum Experience to Battlefield Tours and National Park Service historic sites, your official Gettysburg visit starts here. Plan your visit, purchase tickets and get information on free events for a memorable — and historic — Gettysburg visit.
Suggested Itineraries
Need help planning your Gettysburg strategy? We've got you covered with itnerary ideas from half-a-day raids to full campaigns.
Join & Give
Support the Gettysburg Foundation's mission of preservation and education through your gifts and membership as a Friend of Gettysburg.
Renew Your Membership
Continue your support and benefits by renewing your Friends of Gettysburg membership today.
News
Spotlight
Now on display at the Gettysburg Museum of the American Civil War, the Smithsonian Institution exhibit. "American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith," explores America's bold experiment of government "of, by and for the people."
Leadership Development & Education
Inspired by the actions of real-life decision makers at the Battle of Gettysburg, the "In the Footsteps of Leaders"executive leadership program places your team on the front lines for an immersive experience on the historic battlefield.
Leadership Programs
With the 7,000-acre battlefield as the classroom, leaders at every level can explore the challenges and apply the timeless lessons of Gettysburg.
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Special events, unique opportunities and enlightening experiences await you at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center.
Additional Special Events
Friends of Gettysburg gain access and discounts to special and exclusive events and opportunities throughout the year.
Join us for Third Thursday in September for extended hours in the Museum & Visitor Center and these unique Third Thursday options:
Cyclorama Illuminated Fall Equinox Bus Tour
Join the Gettysburg Foundation’s Sue Boardman, Licensed Battlefield Guide and author/historian, on the platform for an exclusive after-hours, close-up look at the Gettysburg Cyclorama painting.
Combining the Gettysburg National Military Park's Semi-Annual Seminar and the Gettysburg Foundation's Fall Muster, the Gettysburg History Symposium features a program of leading historians, rangers and Licensed Battlefield Guides leading participants in hikes, walks, presentations and panel discussions.
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Inspired by the new permanent exhibition at the National Museum of American History, "American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith," explores America's bold experiment in a government "of, by and for the people."
From the Smithsonian Institution, the exhibition features engaging multimedia experiences, immersive design and artifacts from the Smithsonian as well as the Gilder Lehrman Collection and Gettysburg National Military Park.
The exhibit is no additional charge with the purchase of a Film, Cyclorama & Museum Experience ticket or a Museum Experience ticket.
These monthly Encounters bring you closer to the stories, the people and the events surrounding the battle and its aftermath. From battlefield strategy to civilian life to early preservation efforts, Licensed Battlefield Guides will help you uncover the often hidden history inside Gettysburg.
Held in commemoration of the Soldiers' National Cemetery dedication of Nov. 19, 1863, this solemn event features a luminary candle on each of the 3,512 Civil War soldier’s graves. Names of the fallen soldiers are read throughout the evening.
Remembrance Day Illumination is free and open to the public.