(National Park Service)
Brion Fitzgerald
Welcome to Gettysburg!
The Battle of Gettysburg was a crucial turning point in the American Civil War. The site where these two great armies clashed was first preserved by a small group of patriotic citizens and later by the country as a whole. Since 1933, the National Park Service has cared for Gettysburg National Military Park as a symbol of America's struggle to survive as a nation and as a lasting memorial to the armies and soldiers who served in that great conflict.
Our job here at Gettysburg is to preserve the park and to provide you, the park visitor, with a fulfilling experience. We are committed in our efforts to save the battlefield park not only for present generations, but for many generations to come.
The National Park Service and the Gettysburg Foundation are in the midst of a massive campaign to restore Gettysburg’s historic integrity and allow visitors new opportunities to see the battlefield the way the soldiers did at the time of the fighting in 1863. Battlefield rehabilitation also will help create a sustainable environment by improving wetlands, water quality and wildlife habitat.
Please take time to read about battlefield rehabilitation and the many other informative topics on the website. We encourage you to learn more about the park and tell us what you think.
Thank you for visiting our website and we look forward to your visit to Gettysburg National Military Park.
Sincerely,
Brion Fitzgerald
Acting Superintendent
Gettysburg National Military Park
