Things To Do

Gettysburg Historic Attractions
General Lee's Headquarters Museum Civil War Museum housed in the headquarters of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee where Lee & his staff planned the Battle of Gettysburg. Gettysburg, PA
Jennie Wade House Museum With but few minor changes and repairs, the house remains much as it did more than 145 years ago. Authentically furnished from cellar to attic. Gettysburg, PA
Shriver House Museum Dedicated to the civilian experience during the Battle of Gettysburg, the Shriver House Museum is located in Gettysburg's historic district. Gettysburg, PA
Eisenhower National Historic Site Adjacent to the Battlefield, President Eisenhower's home & farm served as a weekend retreat and a meeting place for world leaders. Gettysburg, PA
David Wills House Located in downtown Gettysburg, the museum offers visitors a world-class experience that tells the story of Lincoln and the Gettysburg Address. Gettysburg, PA
Historic Gettysburg Train Station The station served as a field hospital during the Battle. Lincoln arrived here by train on Nov. 18, 1863, for the dedication of the National Cemetery. Gettysburg, PA
National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Religious & historic site honoring the life of the 1st US-born saint. Includes the majestic Basilica with stained glass windows, mosaics & marble. Emmitsburg, MD
Sach's Covered Bridge Located off Pumping Station Road, this bridge was used by both Union and Confederate Troops, visitors today can walk across the lattice bridge. Gettysburg, PA
Jack's Mountain Bridge Constructed in 1894 by Joseph Smith, this Burr-truss covered bridge is the only covered bridge in Adams County still used for daily traffic. Fairfield, PA
Gettysburg's Seminary Ridge Museum This Civil War museum, located on the Lutheran Theological Seminary and the first days battle ground, will open in July 2013. Gettysburg, PA
Adams County Historical Society Primary and secondary resource material for researching county history. Guided tours of the museum in Schmucker Hall are available by appointment. Gettysburg, PA
John Brown House Located in Chambersburg, 20 miles west of Gettysburg, John Brown boarded at this house the summer of the 1859 planning of his raid on Harpers Ferry. Chambersburg, PA
Historic Round Barn and Farm Market The Historic Round Barn and Round Barn Farm Market is owned and operated by Knouse Fruitlands Inc. The barn is located just 8 miles west of Gettysburg Biglerville, PA
Candlelight at Christ Church The authentic stories of this church hospital, where doctors & local citizen-nurses worked valiantly to comfort & save 140 wounded and dying soldiers. Gettysburg, PA
U.S. Christian Commission Museum and Coffee Shop Dedicated to telling the story of faith and courage during the Civil War. Join us for Sunday Log Chapel services. Gettysburg, PA, PA
Underground Railroad Tours of Gettysburg's McAllister Mill A preservation society located in one of Gettysburg's premier historic building offering Underground Railroad Tours. Gettysburg, PA