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".
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.
The Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center is the place to begin your visit to the battlefield.
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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From the roar of artillery to the flash of bayonets, living history demonstrations help bring the past to life.
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Last updated: March 28, 2025
