Children of Gettysburg 1863
Journey back to 1863 at Gettysburg’s most family-friendly children’s history museum.
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Journey back to 1863 at Gettysburg’s most family-friendly children’s history museum.
451 Baltimore Street
(0.5 miles away)
(877) 874-2478
Discover the history of Gettysburg’s African American citizens and those who impacted the history of Gettysburg on this self-guided tour.
Discover the little known but crucially important stories of Gettysburg’s Black residents before, during, and after the battle that made their town famous.
Valentine Hall, 61 Seminary Ridge
(0.7 miles away)
(800) 579-2429
Step back in time to see the reality of war and hear the stories of the people who called Gettysburg home through photographs, artifacts, and interactive displays.
297 Steinwehr Avenue
(0.9 miles away)
(717) 334-6245
Choose from several different 90-minute tours that will teach you about the civilian experience of the battle, the town’s occupation, the battle’s aftermath, and Lincoln’s famous visit.
(717) 253-5737
Destination Gettysburg offers a free, self-guided walking tour of historic downtown Gettysburg.
Learn the story of the only civilian killed during the Battle of Gettysburg in her family home, authentically furnished from cellar to attic.
548 Baltimore Street
(0.6 miles away)
(717) 334-4100
This two-hour walking tour showcases the civilians of Gettysburg who witnessed the battle and highlights historic buildings and their importance.
This award-winning Gettysburg museum presents the story of the bloodiest battle of the Civil War as seen through the eyes of the residents of Gettysburg.
309 Baltimore Street
(0.4 miles away)
(717) 337-2800