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Gettysburg Foundation The Gettysburg Foundation is the official non-profit partner of Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site.
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Step into history during the 28th annual World War II Weekend at Eisenhower National Historic Site, September 18-20, 202...
09/07/2026

Step into history during the 28th annual World War II Weekend at Eisenhower National Historic Site, September 18-20, 2026.

As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, this year’s event explores the connections between the ideals of the American founding and the fight for liberty during World War II.

Throughout the weekend, experience:
💥 Living history encampments
💥 Guest presenters
💥 Ranger-guided walking tours
💥 Family activities

📍 Eisenhower National Historic Site - 250 Eisenhower Farm Road, Gettysburg
📅 Friday, September 18 through Sunday, September 20

🎟️ Free and open to the public.
🚗 Free on-site parking is available for passenger vehicles.

The event is dependent on favorable weather conditions.

Come explore the history behind the fight for liberty!

🔗 Learn more and view the schedule: https://ow.ly/i2f250ZHhZI

Here are some of our upcoming events! 💥 Living history at Children of Gettysburg 1863 on Saturday, September 12 from 10a...
09/06/2026

Here are some of our upcoming events!

💥 Living history at Children of Gettysburg 1863 on Saturday, September 12 from 10am-5pm with the Patriot Daughters of Lancaster.
🪖 World War II Weekend at Eisenhower National Historic Site from Friday-Sunday, September 18-20.
☕ Coffee with a Historian on Saturday, September 19 from 9-10am at the Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad Station featuring coffee and conversation with a local historian.
🔥 Pajama Storytime Around the Campfire on Tuesday, September 22 from 6:30-7pm at Children of Gettysburg 1863 with our friends at Adams County Library System.

🔗 Learn more and get tickets: https://ow.ly/Ufqj50ZEUy3

09/05/2026

Join the National Park Service for the 28th annual World War II Weekend from September 18 to 20, 2026. Parking and attendance to all scheduled events are free.

Learn more about Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s connection to the U.S. with "Churchill's Citadel: Chartwell and the Gatherings Before the Storm" presented by Katherine Carter, curator of his home in Kent, England, during the Keynote Program on Friday, September 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center. Tickets are required to reserve a seat.

On September 19 and 20 at Eisenhower National Historic Site, explore the links between the ideals of the American founding and World War II in a full program of activities, including a living history encampment, guest speakers, ranger-guided walking tours, and family activities.

The complete program schedule is available at nps.gov/eise/world-war-ii-weekend. Free ticket reservations for the Keynote Program are available at GettysburgFoundation.org.

Bring the family to the George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital on Saturday, September 12, for our signature Family Day! ☀...
09/05/2026

Bring the family to the George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital on Saturday, September 12, for our signature Family Day! ☀️

From 10am-3pm, explore one of the best-preserved Civil War field hospitals while enjoying hands-on activities, family-friendly experiences and plenty of opportunities to discover history together.

🍦 And there’s a sweet treat waiting for you! Each guest can enjoy a free scoop of ice cream from Cone Sweet Cone in Gettysburg.

🚗 You can drive directly to the property, with limited on-site parking available.

🎟️ The event is free and open to the public.

Come explore, learn and make memories at Spangler Farm!

It's ! 📸 Thank you to the following people who submitted photos: - Bill H.- Laura B.- Lorenzo M.- 🔗 Submit your photos...
09/05/2026

It's ! 📸 Thank you to the following people who submitted photos:

- Bill H.
- Laura B.
- Lorenzo M.
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🔗 Submit your photos to be featured here: https://forms.gle/jVvxfPFxgXAL7YjB8.

The Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, Civil Rights Amendments, and the Gettysburg Addre...
09/04/2026

The Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, Civil Rights Amendments, and the Gettysburg Address.

All of them can now be viewed as bronze replicas, along with a life-size replica of the Liberty Bell, in the new Dobbin House Square. Courtesy of the Dobbin House, this community park and outdoor educational museum is dedicated in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the oldest building in Gettysburg and the nation.

Bring the family to Children of Gettysburg 1863 for summer living history weekends and meet living historians as they br...
09/04/2026

Bring the family to Children of Gettysburg 1863 for summer living history weekends and meet living historians as they bring the stories of 1863 to life. Explore historical camps and stations, interact with interpreters and discover what life was like for people living in Gettysburg during the Civil War. Upcoming weekends:

📅 September 5-6: Officers for the Union & Ladies for the Union
⏲️ Saturday, 10am-5pm
⏲️ Saturday Evening Candlelight Talk, 8pm
⏲️ Sunday, 10am-4pm

📅 September 12: Patriot Daughters of Lancaster
⏲️ 10am-5pm

🎟️ The museum adventure is open 10am-6pm and requires tickets.

🌦️ Schedules are subject to change and programs are weather dependent.

🔗 Learn more at the link in our bio.

This week's shows an image of Superintendent James McConaghie with two veterans, circa July 1938. 📸 Gettysburg Nationa...
09/03/2026

This week's shows an image of Superintendent James McConaghie with two veterans, circa July 1938.

📸 Gettysburg National Military Park

09/02/2026

A few weeks ago, our partners at Gettysburg National Military Park hosted the 29th Annual Music Muster. This event brought American Civil War era tunes to modern audiences, providing an opportunity for the public to sing along with ballads, folk songs, field music and marches that still prompt smiles and warm the heart.

🌟 Experience the Gettysburg Cyclorama after hours. 🖼️ Step closer to one of the nation’s most significant works of 19th-...
09/02/2026

🌟 Experience the Gettysburg Cyclorama after hours.

🖼️ Step closer to one of the nation’s most significant works of 19th-century art during An Evening with the Painting. Explore the story behind the Gettysburg Cyclorama, from its origins as a powerful visual medium to its creation, symbolism and preservation. This immersive experience offers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the painting, including platform access, an under-diorama perspective and an interactive discussion about the artwork and its conservation. See the Cyclorama in a whole new way and discover the remarkable work that helped restore it to its original impact.

📅 September 5 & 26
⏲️ 5-7pm

🔗 Learn more and reserve your spot: https://ow.ly/syeF50ZEKz8

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17325

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