Through mid-August, the National Park Service offers ranger-guided tours to visitors of the Gettysburg battlefield and surrounding area. Not only can you see the entire battlefield, you’ll get a better understanding of history through the eyes of the park rangers. You can learn about Civil War battle history, medical practices of the time, and take hikes along the battlefield. There are programs for adults and young people and each event lasts from 20 minutes to two hours.

Check out the following ranger-guided tours:

  • Overview of the Battle of Gettysburg
  • The First Day of battle
  • The Second Day of battle
  • The Third Day: “Pickett’s Charge”
  • Cemetery Ridge Hike
  • Ranger-Guided Battle Walks
  • East Cavalry Field
  • Key Moments Programs (including Little Round Top, Devil’s Den, Culp’s Hill, Cemetery Hill, and Pickett’s Charge)
  • After the Battle programs
  • Civil War Soldier
  • Evening Campfire Programs
  • Monuments of Gettysburg Walk
  • And Much, Much More

As you can see, there is a lot to offer here. The National Park Service has put a lot of work into these programs. For more information about ranger-guided tours call 717-334-1124, extension 8023 or visit the National Park Service’s website.

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