Group Profile Sheet - Gettysburg Foundation
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Group Profile Sheet - Gettysburg Foundation
Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center “An unforgettable,must-see experience …” —Visitor from Chambersburg, PA 1 2 3 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. Aer 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 TOP 10 Places to Visit Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center 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 reservations@gettysburgfoundation.org 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.