Gettysburg Living History Schedule

Living historians demonstrate the use of a Civil War cannon.

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2025 Living History Program Schedule
 

May 24-25
4^th U.S. Artillery
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 12, Pennsylvania Memorial
Saturday: 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm
Sunday: 10 am, 12 pm

2^nd U.S. Cavalry
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 6, Pitzer Woods
Saturday: 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm
Sunday: 11 am, 1 pm

May 31 – June 1
119^th New York Infantry / 8^th New Jersey Infantry
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 12, Pennsylvania Memorial
Saturday: 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm
Sunday: 10 am, 12 pm

12^th Georgia, Co. G
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 6, Pitzer Woods
Saturday: 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm
Sunday: 11 am, 1 pm

June 14 – 15
1^st North Carolina Artillery
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 6, Pitzer Woods
Saturday: 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm
Sunday: 11 am, 1 pm

Irish Brigade
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 12, Pennsylvania Memorial
Saturday: 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm
Sunday: 10 am, 12 pm

June 21-22
20^th Maine & Vincent’s Brigade Infantry
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 12, Pennsylvania Memorial
Saturday: 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm
Sunday: 10 am, 12 pm

1^st Rhode Island Light Artillery, Battery B
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 12, Pennsylvania Memorial
Saturday: 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm
Sunday: 11 am, 1 pm

June 28 – June 29
Confederate Military Forces
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 6, Pitzer Woods
Saturday: 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm
Sunday: 10 am, 12 pm

1^st Pennsylvania, Battery D & F
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 12, Pennsylvania Memorial
Saturday: 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm
Sunday: 11 am, 1 pm

July 12-1321^st Georgia Infantry
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 6, Pitzer Woods
Saturday: 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm
Sunday: 10 am, 12 pm

4^th Virginia Infantry
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 13, Spangler’s Spring
Saturday: 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm
Sunday: 11 am, 1 pm

July 26-27
Mifflin Guard Infantry
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 12, Pennsylvania Memorial
Saturday: 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm
Sunday: 10 am, 12 pm

2^nd Battalion, Army of Northern Virginia
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 6, Pitzer Woods
Saturday: 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm
Sunday: 11 am, 1 pm

August 9-10
North Carolina Troops
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 6, Pitzer Woods
Saturday: 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm
Sunday: 10 am, 12 pm

2^nd U.S. Artillery, Battery M
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 12, Pennsylvania Memorial
Saturday: 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm
Sunday: 11 am, 1 pm

Squabbler’s Mess (non-firing)
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 13, Spangler’s Spring

August 23-24
71^st Pennsylvania Infantry
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 12, Pennsylvania Memorial
Saturday: 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm
Sunday: 10 am, 12 pm

13^th New Jersey Infantry
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 13, Spangler’s Spring
Saturday: 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm
Sunday: 11 am, 1 pm

August 30-31
87^th Pennsylvania Infantry
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 12, Pennsylvania Memorial
Saturday: 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm
Sunday: 10 am, 12 pm

6^th New Hampshire Infantry
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 13, Spangler’s Spring
Saturday: 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm
Sunday: 11 am, 1 pm

September 13-14
Squabbler’s Mess (non-firing)
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 13, Spangler’s Spring Programs on-going Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 9 am to 3 pm

4^th Maryland Artillery
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 6, Pitzer Woods
Saturday: 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm
Sunday: 11 am, 1 pm

Steuart’s Brigade
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 13, Spangler’s Spring
Saturday: 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm
Sunday: 10 am, 12 pm

October 4-5
New York Infantry at Gettysburg
Encampment and program at Auto Tour Stop 12, Pennsylvania Memorial
Saturday: 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm
Sunday: 10 am, 12 pm

2^nd U.S. Sharpshooters
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 6, Pitzer Woods
Saturday: 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm
Sunday: 11 am, 1 pm

Grand Army of the Republic, Veteran’s Reunion
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 13, Spangler’s Spring Programs on-going Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 9 am to 3 pm

October 11-12
Potomac Home Brigade
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 13, Spangler’s Spring
Saturday: 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm
Sunday: 11 am, 1 pm

October 18-19
Squabbler’s Mess (non-firing)
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 13, Spangler’s Spring Programs on-going Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 9 am to 3 pm

Details

Activity

Living History

Pets Allowed

Yes

Pets are allowed on the battlefield grounds, but not inside buildings or in the National Cemetery.

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Location

Throughout the Battlefield

Living history programs happen throughout the battlefield. Look at the individual program listing for location information.

Reservations

No

Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Time of Day

Day

Accessibility Information

Physical accessibility at each program varies depending on the program location. Most living history encampments are near the road. 

Many living history programs involve firing demonstrations and may not be suitable for people who are disturbed by loud noises. 

If you and/or someone in your party requires a specific accommodation or has any questions, please reach out to the park and we will do our best to ensure everyone has access to these programs.