The Visitor Center is open from 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday, except for Federal holidays.
The memorial opens daily at 9:00 a.m. and closes at 5:00 p.m. except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day. However, during the winter, the memorial closes at 4:00 p.m.
Did You Know?
President Abraham Lincoln was not the featured speaker at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery at Gettysburg. He was asked to provide "a few appropriate remarks", recognized today as one of the greatest speeches of his presidency.