Explore the Gettysburg National Military Park and the Gettysburg Museum of the American Civil War on a day trip from Washington DC.

 

EXPERIENCE:

Travel from Washington, D.C. to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and learn about the Civil War and the 1863 battle that took place on those grounds. Watch a short film and then explore downtown Gettysburg before heading back to Washington, D.C.

Depart from Falls Church, VA or Washington, D.C. and travel in spacious, air-conditioned comfort. See where Lincoln read the Gettysburg address and learn about the history of the Civil War.

Head north from the nation’s capital to Gettysburg National Military Park to learn about the Civil War and the 1863 battle that took place on those grounds. Watch a short film and then explore downtown Gettysburg before heading back to Washington, D.C.

Itinerary:

Washington D.C. → Gettysburg National Military Park (4 hours) → Gettysburg Downtown (1 hour) → Washington D.C.

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Learn about the history of the Civil War and the Battle of Gettysburg
Watch a short film and explore the Gettysburg National Military Park
See where President Lincoln read the Gettysburg Address
Visit Gettysburg Museum of the American Civil War, and Battlefield Tour
Enjoy a comfortable ride from Washington DC to Gettysburg and back

 

 

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