Civil War Tails at the Homestead Diorama Museum
Handmade miniature soldiers (There’s a twist: they’re cats!) give you 3-D snapshots of the American Civil War.
Civil War
Daniel Lady Farm
This historic house and barn, which was used as a field hospital during the battle, are open for guided tours on the weekend and serve as the backdrop for impressive Civil War reenactments.
Gettysburg Battlefield Bus Tours
Tour the battlefield on an open-air double decker bus (weather permitting) or an air-conditioned coach. Both are available with a Licensed Battlefield Guide.
Gettysburg Beyond the Battle Museum
Voted the “Best New Museum of 2023,” Beyond the Battle highlights the civilian experience of the battle and the remarkable history of the Gettysburg area. Don’t miss the museum’s flagship “Caught in the Crossfire” exhibit.
Gettysburg Diorama
With more than 20,000 hand painted soldiers, horses, cannons, and buildings, the diorama includes a 30-minute light and sound show of Gettysburg’s famous three-day battle.
Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center
The Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center is the place to begin your visit to the battlefield.
Licensed Battlefield Guides
These beyond-knowledgeable experts will ride with you in your own vehicle and give you all the inside insight you could ask for.
National Civil War Museum (Harrisburg, PA)
The National Civil War Museum is one of the largest museums in the world dedicated solely to the American Civil War.
Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center
Learn about the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg and one of the town’s largest field hospitals in a historic building that was itself a vital part of the action.
Songs & Stories of a Civil War Hospital
This family-friendly attraction at the historic Christ Lutheran Church brings to life the true stories of wounded soldiers and those who worked to save their lives during the battle and in its aftermath.