Site
Visitor Center
1195 Baltimore Pike
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Daily, 8am - 5pm
Picnicking
Designated areas for picnicking include the South End Picnic Area, located along South Confederate Avenue, and designated tables at the Museum and Visitor Center.
⚠︎ Tick Safety
- avoid brushy areas or leaf litter
- wear long pants and sleeves
- check your skin and clothes frequently for ticks
- wear insect repellent containing DEET
- shower soon after being outdoors
History
The Battle of Gettysburg was a three-day battle in the American Civil War fought between Union and Confederate forces between July 1 and July 3, 1863, in and around Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The battle, which was won by the Union, is widely considered the Civil War's turning point, ending the Confederacy's aspirations to establish an independent nation. It was the Civil War's bloodiest battle, claiming over 50,000 combined casualties over three days.
In the Battle of Gettysburg, Union Major General George Meade's Army of the Potomac defeated attacks by Confederate General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia, halting Lee's invasion of the north and forcing his retreat.
