Children of Gettysburg 1863® Nominated Among Nation's Best Children’s Museums
Jan 10, 2025
The Gettysburg Foundation is proud to announce that Children of Gettysburg 1863®, its interactive children’s history museum in the historic Rupp HouseTM, has been nominated in USA Today’s 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards for Best Children’s Museum—for the second consecutive year. As Gettysburg’s only interactive history museum designed specifically for young historians, Children of Gettysburg 1863® immerses visitors in the compelling stories of children, teens and young adults who lived in and around Gettysburg during and after the battle.
“Children of Gettysburg 1863 breaks down one of the Civil War’s most famous battles into kid-friendly, interactive activities and lessons that center around the lives of the young people who lived through it,” USA Today wrote about the interactive history museum. “From story scavenger hunts to hands-on exhibits, it’s the perfect place for a budding history buff to get a better understanding of American history.”
At Children of Gettysburg 1863®, families and student groups are immersed in Gettysburg’s rich history through an engaging, hands-on experience designed to inspire a lifelong love of learning. Visitors explore interactive exhibits, hear firsthand accounts and participate in meaningful activities that bring 1863 to life. On select dates, living history programs enhance the experience, providing visitors of all ages with a deeper connection to this pivotal moment in history.
Nominees for the USA Today’s 2025 10Best Reader’s Choice awards are submitted by a panel of experts, with 10Best editors narrowing the field to select the final set of nominees. Voting began on Jan. 13, 2025, and Children of Gettysburg 1863® will be ranked among children’s museums across the country. The public can vote online once a day through Feb. 10, 2025, at 11:59 a.m. Winners will be revealed Feb. 19, 2025, and posted on 10best.usatoday.com.
Located at 451 Baltimore Street in downtown Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Children of Gettysburg 1863® currently is operating on its winter hours, Thursday through Sunday, Noon until 5 p.m.
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