Gettysburg National Military Park
Gettysburg National Military Park
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In Detail
Animals Birds One hundred and eighty-seven species of birds have been identified within the boundaries of the park making Gettysburg NMP a great place for birdwatchers and nature lovers alike. The park con ... read more.
At A Glance Contact Information By Mail Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 Gettysburg, PA 17325-2804 By Phone Visitor Information - 717-334-1124, extension 8023. By Fax ... read more.
Camping Campgrounds McMillan Woods Youth Campground is available to scouting and youth groups that visit the battlefield park. The camp is located on West Confederate Avenue in the park and is open from mid ... read more.
Geology Geologic Formations Although the park does not contain volcanoes, canyons, or other such grandiose geologic formations, its topography and geologic features are equally important in the influence tha ... read more.
History History & Culture THE CIVIL WAR IN ITS THIRD YEAR Fought over the first three days of July 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg was one of the most critical battles of the Civil War having occurred at a ti ... read more.
In A Nutshell Getting Around The park contains more than 26 miles of paved roads open for touring by private vehicle. Park visitors should begin their tour at the National Park Service Visitor Center. Visitors may ... read more.
Just For Kids Traveling Trunks "The Life of the Civil War Soldier" Traveling Trunks If your class cannot get to the battlefield, bring Gettysburg into your classroom. Gettysburg National Military Park is pleased t ... read more.
Natural World Natural Features & Ecosystems National Parks are widely recognized for their inspiring scenery. At Gettysburg National Military Park the visitor is offered a step back in time to 1863. A walk down ... read more.
Park Regulations & Safety Permits Film Permit Film Permits are provided on an individual basis. A Film Permit is not required if you only wish to film B-Roll or scenic shots, special access to buildings and sites is not requi ... read more.
Plants Prairies and Grasslands Grasslands are considered by many as one of the most endangered ecosystems globally. Grasslands were once abundant in the 1800âs when settlers had cleared much land for h ... read more.
Preservation Support Your Park The Gettysburg Foundation Two of Gettysburg National Military Park's primary partners, the Friends of the National Parks at Gettysburg and the Gettysburg National Battlefield Museum ... read more.
Sights to See Rosensteel Plaques in the New Museum By Park Superintendent John A. Latschar After further discussions with the Rosensteel family and Congressman Todd Platts, Gettysburg National Military Park is ann ... read more.
Things To Do Gettysburg Battlefield "Podcast" Tours Gettysburg "Podcasts" Tours from Civil War Traveler In partnership with Civil War Traveler, Gettysburg National Military Park has developed the first battlefiel ... read more.
Recent News
- 145th Anniversary of the Gettysburg National Address: Celebrate This Day in History November 6, 2008, 3:12 pm
- Gettysburg's Cyclorama Building Granted Reprieve November 6, 2008, 10:45 am
- What’s Next if Park Service Doesn’t Attain Revenues? October 14, 2008, 4:44 pm
- Gettysburg Park Museum's New $7.50 Fee Starts Today October 3, 2008, 4:24 pm
- Visitors Center Might Charge All-in-One Fee September 22, 2008, 11:48 am
- Gettysburg battlefield museum fee plan takes flak September 19, 2008, 12:49 pm
- Admission Fee Floated for Gettysburg Museum September 3, 2008, 2:19 pm
Gettysburg In Depth
News from the Parks
Light Pollution Harms Not Just Stargazers
December 2, 2008 - 1:03pm
For students of astronomy, Sunday and Monday night is the equivalent of a World Cup Final, a new Mac operating system, and a Zeppelin reunion show all rolled into one. That’s because, as Horizons guest blogger Pete Spotts noted in his post Sunday, Jupiter, Venus, and the moon will gather to direct a lopsided frown at North America, an arrangement that won’t happen again for another 44 years.
December 2, 2008 - 1:03pm
For students of astronomy, Sunday and Monday night is the equivalent of a World Cup Final, a new Mac operating system, and a Zeppelin reunion show all rolled into one. That’s because, as Horizons guest blogger Pete Spotts noted in his post Sunday, Jupiter, Venus, and the moon will gather to direct a lopsided frown at North America, an arrangement that won’t happen again for another 44 years.
Tourists Bite on ‘Twilight’ Vampire Tours of Forks, Washington
December 2, 2008 - 12:59pm
Fans of the hit movie “Twilight,” inspired by Stephenie Meyer’s vampire series, are swarming tiny Forks on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, where the novels are set, and checking out “Twilight”-themed tours, hotel packages and even food.
December 2, 2008 - 12:59pm
Fans of the hit movie “Twilight,” inspired by Stephenie Meyer’s vampire series, are swarming tiny Forks on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, where the novels are set, and checking out “Twilight”-themed tours, hotel packages and even food.
Crowds Observe World AIDS Day In GG Park
December 2, 2008 - 12:56pm
People from across the country gathered in Golden Gate Park's National AIDS Memorial Grove Monday to observe the 20th annual World AIDS Day.
December 2, 2008 - 12:56pm
People from across the country gathered in Golden Gate Park's National AIDS Memorial Grove Monday to observe the 20th annual World AIDS Day.
Grounded in God, Green and Glaciers
December 2, 2008 - 12:37pm
Remember when Arizona Sen. John McCain criticized spending millions of taxpayer dollars to fund the DNA of grizzly bears in Montana during one of the presidential debates? “That’s us,” said David Restivo, a Roberts Wesleyan College alumnus and visual information specialist at Glacier National Park in Montana.
December 2, 2008 - 12:37pm
Remember when Arizona Sen. John McCain criticized spending millions of taxpayer dollars to fund the DNA of grizzly bears in Montana during one of the presidential debates? “That’s us,” said David Restivo, a Roberts Wesleyan College alumnus and visual information specialist at Glacier National Park in Montana.
Smokies' Formation Began 500 Million to 600 Million Years Ago
December 2, 2008 - 12:35pm
As the Great Smoky Mountains National Park prepares to celebrate its 75th year, students of history and geology are pondering questions that go back much farther than the park's creation in the 1930s. The most fascinating queries to them concern the actual formation of the mountains, their age and topography.
December 2, 2008 - 12:35pm
As the Great Smoky Mountains National Park prepares to celebrate its 75th year, students of history and geology are pondering questions that go back much farther than the park's creation in the 1930s. The most fascinating queries to them concern the actual formation of the mountains, their age and topography.
