Experience the Stories that Defined a Nation

Welcome to Gettysburg History — your gateway to America’s most historic town.

Explore a growing network of world-class museums, historic sites, and unforgettable experiences that bring the rich history of Gettysburg to life. From museums and immersive exhibits to guided tours, events, and digital resources, Gettysburg History offers something for everyone — whether you’re discovering our town and battlefield for the first time or returning to learn something new. Start your journey here.

Experience the Stories that Defined a Nation

Welcome to Gettysburg History — your gateway to America’s most historic town.

Explore a growing network of world-class museums, historic sites, and unforgettable experiences that bring the rich history of Gettysburg to life. From museums and immersive exhibits to guided tours, events, and digital resources, Gettysburg History offers something for everyone — whether you’re discovering our town and battlefield for the first time or returning to learn something new. Start your journey here.

Experience the Stories that Defined a Nation

Welcome to Gettysburg History — your gateway to America’s most historic town.

Explore a growing network of world-class museums, historic sites, and unforgettable experiences that bring the rich history of Gettysburg to life. From museums and immersive exhibits to guided tours, events, and digital resources, Gettysburg History offers something for everyone — whether you’re discovering our town and battlefield for the first time or returning to learn something new. Start your journey here.

Experience the Stories that Defined a Nation

Welcome to Gettysburg History — your gateway to America’s most historic town.

Explore a growing network of world-class museums, historic sites, and unforgettable experiences that bring the rich history of Gettysburg to life. From museums and immersive exhibits to guided tours, events, and digital resources, Gettysburg History offers something for everyone — whether you’re discovering our town and battlefield for the first time or returning to learn something new. Start your journey here.

Gettysburg’s Newest Museum

Start your next visit at our headquarters — the award-winning Beyond the Battle Museum.

Voted Best New Museum in the Nation by USA Today readers, Beyond the Battle offers an immersive and interactive journey through the town’s extraordinary past. Its signature experience, Caught in the Crossfire, takes visitors inside a meticulously reconstructed farmhouse trapped behind enemy lines during the Battle of Gettysburg — a powerful, multi-sensory story you won’t forget.

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Must-See Attractions

Caught in the Crossfire
See, hear, and feel the chaos of Gettysburg in this powerful new immersive experience located inside Beyond the Battle Museum. Featured by National Geographic and The Washington Post, Caught in the Crossfire is an essential stop on your Gettysburg journey.
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The Shriver House
From a quiet home to a Confederate sharpshooters' nest, the Shriver House still bears the scars—and secrets—of 1863. Walk through this beautifully restored home and discover how the war changed one Gettysburg family forever.
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Gettysburg Film Festival
Each year, Gettysburg becomes the stage for America's most powerful stories. Join Ken Burns and special guests for a cinematic journey through history, featuring unforgettable films, conversations, and live events.
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