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Gettysburg National Military Park

National Military Park · Pennsylvania

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📍 StatePennsylvania

🏛️ TypeNational Military Park

🎟️ EntryFree

🏃 Activities22

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Larger area encompassing the National Cemetery and Battlefield

Gettysburg National Military Park protects and interprets the landscape of the Battle of Gettysburg, fought over three days between July 1 and July 3, 1863, during the American Civil War. The park, in the Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, area, is managed by the National Park Service. Totaling 3,785 acres (1,532 ha) of area, it is mostly located in Cumberland Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, where it takes up almost 20% of the municipality's area. Portions of the park extend into the Gettysburg borough limits, including the Soldiers' National Cemetery, and an exclave is in Mount Pleasant Township.

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About Gettysburg National Military Park

The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War, the Union victory that ended General Robert E. Lee's second and most ambitious invasion of the North. Often referred to as the "High Water Mark of the Rebellion", Gettysburg was the Civil War's bloodiest battle and was also the inspiration for President Abraham Lincoln's immortal "Gettysburg Address".

Park Photos

The Soldiers' National Cemetery during special illumination event

A rainbow over the Abraham Brian Farm on Cemetery Ridge

Operating Hours

Battlefield Hours

The battlefield and roads are open thirty minutes before sunrise to thirty minutes after sunset. Visitors can plan their visit and obtain a listing of sunrise and sunset times by day in Gettysburg, PA at: https://sunrise-sunset.org/us/gettysburg-pa.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to enter Gettysburg National Military Park?

Gettysburg National Military Park is free to enter.

What are the best activities at Gettysburg National Military Park?

Popular activities at Gettysburg National Military Park include: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Biking, Food, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour.

What is the weather like at Gettysburg National Military Park?

https://www.nps.gov/gett/planyourvisit/weather.htm

How do I get to Gettysburg National Military Park?

Gettysburg National Military Park is located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. The museum and visitor center is located at 1195 Baltimore Pike (Route 97) with a back entrance from the Taneytown Road (State Rt. 134). From North or South, follow US 15 to Gettysburg and watch for signs to direct you to the National Park Service Museum and Visitor Center. From East or West, drive into Gettysburg on US Rt. 30, turn South on Baltimore Street (Rt. 97), and follow signs to the entrance of the visitor center.