Group Profile Sheet - Gettysburg Foundation

Gettysburg
National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center
“An unforgettable,must-see experience …”
—Visitor from Chambersburg, PA
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1 e film, A New Birth of Freedom, narrated by Morgan Freeman, will orient your group to the Battle of Gettysburg and the American
Civil War. Aer the film, the group will experience the massive Battle of Gettysburg Cyclorama painting 2 —the largest painting in the
country. is original 1884 work of art is larger than a football field and merges seamlessly with an overhead canopy and three-dimensional
diorama. Your group will feel as though they are standing on the fields during Pickett’s Charge on the third day of battle. And your group
must not miss the Gettysburg Museum of the American Civil War 3 , where the story of the battle and the war is told through 12 galleries
packed with artifacts, interactive exhibits, and additional films.
Discover America’s Hallowed Ground
explore the battlefield with Licensed Guides.
View the breathtaking Cyclorama.
experience the film, “A New Birth of Freedom.”
discoVer the world-class museum.
wAlk in Lincoln’s footsteps at the
David Wills House.
tour the Eisenhower National Historic Site.
shop for souvenirs in the Book Store.
dine in the Refreshment Saloon.
Group Amenities include:
• complimentary Bus driver
and Group leader tickets
• Bus drop-off and pick-up Area
• dedicated Bus parking lot
• separate Group entrance
• Group restroom Area
• picnic Area
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Battlefield Tours
ere is nothing quite like
standing on the actual battlefield
at Gettysburg. e experience
should not be missed. One of
Gettysburg’s Licensed Battlefield
Guides is available to lead your
group and explain the three-day
battle and answer questions.
David Wills House
President Abraham Lincoln
stayed with the Wills family in
downtown Gettysburg the night
before his famous address. Today,
the Wills House is the place
to learn about the Gettysburg
Address, the town, and the battle’s
effect on Gettysburg’s citizens.
Eisenhower national
historic site
President Dwight D. Eisenhower
and his wife, Mamie, owned
only one home, and it was here
at Gettysburg. Visit their iconic
home near the battlefield for
a unique perspective of a
Commander in Chief and First
Lady during in the 1950s.
Boxed lunches – Groups will be pleased with convenient boxed lunches or gourmet boxed
lunches. Lunches are available by advanced reservation and can be arranged by contacting the
Refreshment Saloon at the Museum & Visitor Center at (717) 334-5629. Menus and additional
information can be found at www.gettysburgfoundation.org.
1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA 17325
Toll-free (877) 874-2478
[email protected]
www.gettysburgfoundation.org
The Gettysburg Foundation is the sole authorized ticketing and reservations agent for the Gettysburg National Military Park and the Eisenhower National Historic Site.