Stay in a historic home on the Gettysburg battlefield during your next visit.
Gettysburg National Military Park makes three historic homes on the Gettysburg battlefield available for overnight accommodations and short term lease.
The Michael Bushman, the John Slyder and the George Rose houses all witnessed the Battle of Gettysburg throughout the day on July 2, 1863. The Bushman Farm served as staging ground for Confederate General John Bell Hood’s attack. The Slyder Farm was used as a defensive position for Union sharpshooters. The Rose Farm was at the center of some of the fiercest fighting of the war, and the property was utilized for shelter and field hospital.
Historic Bushman HouseThe historic Bushman House is an exceptional year-round place to stay and is located within Gettysburg National Military Park, where it witnessed the Battle of Gettysburg. Beautifully restored and updated in 2017, the house is set back from the roadways and nestled within famous landmarks like Little Round Top and Devil's Den, and near the historic town of Gettysburg. |
Historic Slyder FarmhouseThe Slyder Farmhouse is an exceptional year-round place to stay and is located within Gettysburg National Military Park, where it witnessed the Battle of Gettysburg. Beautifully restored and updated in 2024, the house is set back from the roadways and nestled within famous landmarks like Little Round Top and Devil's Den, and near the historic town of Gettysburg. |
Historic Rose FarmhouseThe Rose Farmhouse is an exceptional year-round place to stay and is located within Gettysburg National Military Park, where it witnessed the Battle of Gettysburg. Beautifully restored and updated in 2025, the house is set back from the roadways and nestled within famous landmarks like Little Round Top and Devil's Den, and near the historic town of Gettysburg. |
Amenities
These homes have updated kitchens, dining areas and bathrooms with flush toilets. Kitchens are equipped with refrigerator, electric stove, microwave and coffee maker. Central heating and air conditioning provide comfort year-round. Bed linens, sheets, pillows, a limited supply of towels and dish soap are provided.
Reservations
Reservations for the homes are required and must be made using the reservation system on Recreation.gov.
After completing a reservation on the Recreation.gov website for the home of your choice, you will be contacted by National Park Service staff to sign a Short-Term Lease Agreement. Once this signed agreement is returned, you will receive further information about your stay.
A stay in one of the historic homes offers a unique way to experience Gettysburg during your visit.
Visit Gettysburg National Military Park online for 3D and 360-degree video tours along with a photo album of the interiors of both homes.
To learn more, check availability and make your reservations, visit Recreation.gov.
Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center
As you plan to explore Gettysburg, in addition to making your reservations for accommodations on the historic Gettysburg battlefield, plan your visit to experience all that Gettysburg has to offer by starting at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center.
Arrange your ticket reservations for the experiences in the Museum & Visitor Center. Add our tours, historic sites and events to your itinerary for a memorable visit.
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