3-Day Gettysburg Itinerary for Students

• Gettysburg National Military Park Visitor Center

• Cyclorama film and “Evening with the Painting” program

• Licensed battlefield tour

• Seminary Ridge Museum + Cupola Tour

• Jennie Wade House

• Shriver House Museum

• Eisenhower National Historic Site

• Guided town walking tour

History comes to life around every corner

Day 1: Arrival & Orientation

MORNING ARRIVAL: 11:00 AM: Arrive in Gettysburg.

LUNCH: Enjoy lunch at The Farmhouse at the Barn.

AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

• Visit the Gettysburg National Military Park Visitor Center and enjoy a unique film experience at the Cyclorama, an immersive history lesson, along with intriguing museum exhibits to tie together lessons.
• After your museum visit, enjoy a two-hour battlefield tour led by a licensed battlefield tour guide for a firsthand look at the hallowed grounds.

CHECK-IN: 4:30 PM hotel check-in.

DINNER: 6:30 PM at the Dobbin House Tavern.

EVENING: Enjoy an Evening with the Painting (GNMPVC Cyclorama Program), an “after-hours” program exclusively designed to give visitors a close-up look at the historic rendition painting of “Pickett’s Charge” featured in the Cyclorama.

Day 2: In-Depth Exploration

BREAKFAST: 7:00– 8:00 AM breakfast at the hotel.

MORNING ACTIVITIES: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

• Visit the Seminary Ridge Museum and enjoy a Cupola Tour that affords a 360-degree, unparalleled view of the battlefield. Three floors of exhibits showcase captivating war artifacts to explore with student programming available for all ages.
• Explore the Jennie Wade House and learn about a heroic martyr and what life was like for her, her family and others during the Civil War.
• Tour the Shriver House Museum and glimpse preserved bullet holes and original artifacts while listening to intriguing and harrowing stories of survival and perseverance from costumed interpreters.

LUNCH: 12:30–1:45 PM at Hickory Bridge Farm.

AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES: 2:00 – 5:00 PM

• Explore the Eisenhower National Historic Site, once a prominent weekend retreat for President Eisenhower and a meeting place for world leaders.
• Take a guided walking tour of the town of Gettysburg and hear the stories of those who lived and worked there, and the aftermath of war.
• Visit the Gettysburg Heritage Center for engaging history lessons and interactive learning experiences. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the Battle of Gettysburg from two perspectives—the civilians and the soldiers—offering a unique glimpse into the historic battle.

DINNER: 6:00 PM at Appalachian Brewing Company–Battlefield location.

EVENING: Enjoy a thrilling nighttime ghost tour of Gettysburg and hear chilling tales based on eye-witness accounts of alleged hauntings. Led by period-dressed tour guides equipped with candle lanterns, this experience sheds light on an enigmatic aspect of Gettysburg.

Day 3: Diverse Experiences & Departure

BREAKFAST/CHECK-OUT: 7:00 – 8:00 AM breakfast at the hotel, followed by checkout.

FINAL MORNING EXPERIENCES: 8:30 AM–12:00 PM

• Land of Little Horses – Explore the 100-acre interactive animal theme park and farm and enjoy pony rides, wagon rides and train excursions. Educational shows and animal performances provide a fun environment that engages students and creates a memorable experience.
• WWII American Experience Museum – Discover WWII through authentic battle vehicles, soldiers’ uniforms and artifacts that tell the story of the world’s most significant conflict of the 20th century.
• Hollabaugh’s Orchard (seasonal) OR Fields of Adventure (seasonal) Seasonal activities include U-Pick opportunities, hayrides, a zip line, a petting zoo, and corn mazes.

LUNCH: 12:30 PM boxed lunch aboard the Gettysburg Excursion Railway during a scenic, narrated train ride through the picturesque landscape. The 1950s-era Budd-built cars were transformed into luxury passenger coaches, where riders can sit back, relax and listen to stories as the train passes the battlefield, the Eternal Peace Light Memorial, and through the open countryside.

AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES: 2:15 PM at Daniel Lady Farm – This Civil War field hospital, coupled with immersive programming, helps students understand the difficulties faced on the battlefield and how the wounded were cared for during wartime.

AFTERNOON DEPARTURE: 3:45 PM depart for home.