Explore Gettysburg a place where one of the most important battles in one of the bloodiest conflicts in American history: the Civil War. Here, Union forces staged a nearly impossible defense against Confederate attackers, and won! Walk in the footsteps of Civil War soldiers, relive the battle strategies of the key Gettysburg generals, and embark on an adventure that brings this historic three-day battle to life.
As you journey through the battlefield, you’ll also journey through time — following the harrowing events of the 3-day battle, as the two generals tried to outsmart and outmaneuver the other. You’ll learn about the bravery and humanity of individual soldiers. Best of all, you’ll visit Little Round Top, Pickett’s Charge, and the site of President Lincoln’s historic Gettysburg Address. Dive deeper into the harrowing events of that terrible struggle. Visit Seminary Ridge, where civilians found themselves swept up in the whirlwind of violence--and some even chose to fight back! Hear the history of the seminary, watch the battle unfold atop the ridge, and get a close look at the aftermath which reshaped the town forever.
Walk through the boulder-strewn landscape of Devil’s Den, where some of the most brutal fightings took place. Here, Union and Confederate soldiers struggled to gain and hold control of this strategic location, but their efforts turned to chaos and bloodshed in the jagged terrain. As you walk amongst the towering boulders and alien landscape of the Devil’s Den, the tour transports you back in time to envisage soldiers, generals, and cannoneers battling all around you.
Finally, visit the supernatural side of Gettysburg with the spooky Gettysburg Ghosts tour. The Battle of Gettysburg was the bloodiest single clash in American history. Thousands of men took their last breaths on that fateful field, and thousands more were forever changed by the blood they shed there. For many such souls, this battle never ended. Centuries later, their stories continue… Uncover the mysterious, unexplainable events which still take place on the Gettysburg Battlefield, and hear true stories of paranormal encounters.
Self-guided tour taken via the Action Tour Guide app
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