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482 Charlotte. 34 Frederick. 186 Richmond. 78 Washington. 236 Williamsburg. Getting to Gettysburg by Car. Many visitors coming to Gettysburg elect to drive. It’s a short drive from many neighboring states (Richmond Virginia is less that 3 ½ hours away) and the countryside is among the most beautiful in Pennsylvania.
The history doesn’t end on the battlefield, there are many historic buildings and sites throughout Gettysburg. Check out the David Wills House and see where Abraham Lincoln put the final touches on his Gettysburg Address, visit the Shriver House and learn about the civilian experience of the Battle of Gettysburg, go to the Seminary Ridge Museum and experience the first day of the battle or ...
1195 Baltimore Pike Gettysburg, PA 17325 United States. Offices: 717-338-1243. Tickets/Reservation: 877-874-2478 717-334-2436 Contact Us. Hours. MUSEUM & VISITOR CENTER
Revisit the Battlefield That Shaped America. History comes alive in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. "The Civil War was the most important event in American history, the crossroads of our being,” says ...
Apr 17, 2024 · Gettysburg, borough (town), Adams county, southern Pennsylvania, U.S., 38 miles (61 km) southwest of Harrisburg, just north of the Maryland border. Laid out in the 1780s by James Gettys and called Gettys-town, it was renamed in 1800 when it became the county seat and was incorporated in 1806.
The Soldiers' Monument in the center of the Soldiers' National Cemetery at Gettysburg. NPS Photo. The Soldiers' Monument. Prominent Gettysburg residents became concerned with the poor condition of soldiers' graves scattered over the battlefield and at hospital sites, and pleaded with Pennsylvania Governor Andrew Curtin for state support to purchase a portion of the battlefield to be set aside ...
8 Lincoln Square. Gettysburg, PA 17325. More Details. Lomas Center Museum. Lomas Center Museum is a non-profit museum and education center dedicated to sharing America's rich history through the interpretation and preservation of the George Lomas Collection. 717-360-8805. 50 Mayor Alley.
