A New Birth of Freedom

The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War, the Union victory that ended General Robert E. Lee's second and most ambitious invasion of the North. Often referred to as the "High Water Mark of the Rebellion", Gettysburg was the Civil War's bloodiest battle and was also the inspiration for President Abraham Lincoln's immortal "Gettysburg Address".

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Have you experienced Gettysburg? This video shows you what it's like to visit Gettysburg National Military Park. From the veil of early morning fog through the day's setting sun, visitors experience all the incredible history of the battlefield.

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Start Your Battlefield Visit Here

The Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center is the place to begin your visit to the battlefield.

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2026 Spring Ranger Hikes

Join us for our 2026 Spring Ranger Hikes. Discover the powerful stories that echo across Gettysburg's fields. Weekends: April 18 to May 17.

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Prescribed Fires on the Battlefield

See photos & videos of prescribed fires on the battlefield and learn more about how prescribed fires help preserve the battlefield viewshed.

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Virtual tour

We offer all our visitors the opportunity to experience the battlefield, no matter where you are, with our park-wide virtual tour!

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Download the National Park Service App

Get more out of your visit to Gettysburg NMP and Eisenhower NHS with the National Park Service App! Download in advance, it works anywhere!

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Explore Gettysburg National Cemetery

Explore Gettysburg National Cemetery, the final resting place for over 6,000 United States soldiers and veterans.

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Education Programs at Gettysburg

Learn more about planning a field trip, curriculum materials for your class, traveling trunks, professional development and more.

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Stay at the Bushman & Slyder Houses

The historic Bushman and Slyder houses provide visitors unique and immersive opportunities to stay on the Gettysburg battlefield.

Last updated: April 9, 2026

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