Gettysburg Summer Ranger Programs

It's that time of year again!  The National Park Service has planned a full two months of daily entertaining and informative ranger programs, which will begin on Saturday, June 13th and run through mid-August.

The Park offers a variety of ranger guided programs with subjects ranging from battle history to medical practices of the Civil War, living history and battlefield hikes.  These programs are offered at the Visitor Center, on the battlefield, and in the Soldiers' National Cemetary.  Programs range in length from 20 minutes to 3 hours, so there is something for everyone.  The best part is that these programs are all FREE of charge!  Simply meet at the designated spot and enjoy your tour.

Click here for a detailed description of programs which are offered on a daily basis.  This schedule is also available in a printed format at the information desk of the Visitor Center.

Each day at 3:30 pm is a two-hour intensive "Battle Walk" with a ranger, in which you cover a particular area of the battlefield in-depth.  The Park has its schedule of specific Battle Walks posted on the website, updated weekly.  Click here for the Battle Walk schedule.

Each evening there is a Campfire program hosted at the Park Ampitheater at Pitzer Woods, located at Auto Tour Stop #6.  Enjoy the fire as you listen to rangers cover a wide range of topics, listed here by date (scroll to bottom of page).

During the Battle of Gettysburg Anniversary dates of July 1, 2 and 3 the Park will offer additional "Real Time" and "Anniversary Walks" which will allow you the most in-depth look at the battle actions that took place on this historic ground 146 years ago.

New Program Announced!  "Dinner and a Painting":

Join Licensed Battlefield Guide and Cyclorama expert Sue Boardman for an "after-hours" viewing of the Cyclorama painting at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center.

The evening begins with a hearty Civil-War inspired meal in the Refreshment Saloon, followed by Sue's insightful program on the Cyclorama painting. Learn the history of the genre of cycloramas and the history of the Battle of Gettysburg Cyclorama at the Museum and Visitor Center, including the conservation effort. Then, journey to the Cyclorama platform where Sue will describe interesting features of the painting and answer your questions.

This special program is limited to 50 attendees. For more details on this event or to be added to the special programs e-mail distribution list, please e-mail the Gettysburg Foundation's Programming Department. 

WHEN:

Saturday, June 20, 2009 from 6 – 9 p.m.

Friday, July 24, 2009 from 6 – 9 p.m.

Saturday, August 8, 2009 from 6 – 9 p.m.

Saturday, August 29, 2009 from 6 – 9 p.m.

WHERE:

Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center 

TICKET PRICES:

Single Ticket: $55; Friends of Gettysburg Members: $50

Purchase tickets for the June 20 program online. Click on the calendar date for June 20 and scroll to the bottom of the program listings for the special Cyclorama program.

Tickets can also be purchased by calling 877-874-2478.

Finally, we couldn't resist this opportunity to send congratulations to our good friend and employee, Erin, on her May 30th wedding to Nick.  Erin is truly our "go to gal" here at the Doubleday, and many of you will recognize her from your stays here.  She does everything from housekeeping to innsitting for us, and we were so happy to take part in her special day.  Their dog Annie is bunking with us during the honeymoon, so if your visit to us is between May 30th and June 7th, you will get TWICE the Golden Retriever fix during your stay!