- Gettysburg Heritage Center - The Gettysburg Heritage Center Museum offers a new and unique look at the Battle of Gettysburg. The two-part self guided tour provides a VISUAL & INTERACTIVE experience from both the town and battle perspectives. Utilizing artifacts, historical documents, interactive displays, and 3-D productions, visitors will gain a better understanding of the events that took place in Gettysburg before, during and after the battle. How would you react if you were found in this situation? What the people of the town do during this battle and invasion – freeze, flee or fight? Hear their stories! They were ordinary people doing extraordinary things in a time when their home was in turmoil.
Located in the lobby of the Heritage Center is one of Gettysburg’s finest gift shops, offering an extensive selection of quality gifts:
Books - Collectibles - Apparel - Souvenirs - Educational Materials - Replica Weapons - Art - Home Decor - Toys & Games
- Award-winning orientation movie: Gettysburg Animated Map
- Self-guided tour of Gettysburg Heritage Center and Museum
- Experience interactive exhibits from town and battle perspectives
- Transportation to/from attractions
How did the Battle of Gettysburg impact the vibrant small town and its inhabitants? Journey through the Heritage Center, exploring the ambience of the town before, during, and after the infamous battle. This tale of bravery and chaos unfolds through captivating 3-D videos, interactive exhibits, text panels featuring snippets from letters & journals, relics & mementos. The well-liked, ‘Cellar Experience,’ is a part of the tour. Comprehend the reality of the town’s residents who were compelled to stay in their cellars, with the battle happening around them. The tour is brought to a close with the acclaimed film, ‘Gettysburg: Animated Map,’ a creation by the Civil War Trust. Covering the three-day long battle, this film provides an excellent initiation & synopsis of the battle. Situated adjacent to the Gettysburg National Military Park battlefield, the Heritage Center offers an enlightening & enjoyable journey for families and groups across all age groups. Allocate 1-2 hours for this visit.
- Last entrance into the museum is 1 hour prior to closing
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.