• Gettysburg National Military Park

    Gettysburg

    National Military Park Pennsylvania

A New Birth of Freedom

The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War, the Union victory that ended General Robert E. Lee's second and most ambitious invasion of the North. Often referred to as the "High Water Mark of the Rebellion", Gettysburg was the war's bloodiest battle with 51,000 casualties. It was also the inspiration for President Abraham Lincoln's immortal "Gettysburg Address".

Features

  • Ranger programs at Gettysburg

    Come to the Park!

    Ranger programs, guided tours, concerts and special events make Gettysburg a special place to visit. Need suggestions? We have some for you!

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  • The NPS Museum and Visitor Center

    Start Your Visit Here

    Begin your visit at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center!

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  • The Wills House in Gettysburg

    The David Wills House

    The 1863 home of Gettysburg attorney David Wills was the center of post-battle activity and where Abraham Lincoln completed the Gettysburg Address.

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  • General Warren's view from Little Round Top

    From the Fields of Gettysburg

    Is history worthy of a blog? YES! Are park activities and projects worth talking about? ABSOLUTELY! Find out more on the official park blog!

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Did You Know?

Statue of Lee on the Virginia Monument at Gettysburg NMP

The statue of General Robert E. Lee atop the Virginia Monument at Gettysburg National Military Park was sculpted by F. William Sievers. A similar equestrian statue of Lee is located on Monument Avenue in Richmond, Virginia.