5.0Gettysburg National Military Park(8.423 reviews) - Must see for anyone interested in history. Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Battlefields • Parks
The Battle of Gettysburg, a turning point in the Civil War, was the Union victory that ended General Robert E. Lee's second and most ambitious invasion of the North. Often referred to as the "High Water Mark of the Rebellion," Gettysburg was the Civil War's bloodiest battle and was also the inspiration for President Abraham Lincoln's immortal "Gettysburg Address."See more..
5.0Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center(5.762 reviews) - An excellent place to visit if you are interested in the Civil War Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Visitor Centers • Battlefields • History Museums
"A New Birth of Freedom," narrated by Morgan Freeman, orients you to the battle; then see the sights and hear the sounds of the battle in the historic Cyclorama Painting Experience. Finally, tour the museum, packed with original artifacts and interactive exhibits. Tickets and shuttle bus to Eisenhower National Historic Site and seasonal programs at Spangler Farm Civil War Field Hospital from Visitor Center. Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence, USA Today Top 10 Places to Visit, AAA Gem. Purchase tickets prior to your arrival online and reserve a Battlefield Guide (licensed through the National Park Service) through the Gettysburg Foundation, non-profit partner to the National Park Service at Gettysburg. Admission fee for Cyclorama, Film and Museum. Entry to Visitor Center, Museum Bookstore and Refreshment Saloon is free.See more..
4.5Valley Forge National Historical Park(1.465 reviews) - Wonderful day trip! Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • National Parks • Battlefields
Valley Forge National Historical Park, one of more than 400 national parks managed by the National Park Service, is a 3,452 acre national park located approximately 18 miles northwest of Philadelphia. Valley Forge National Historical Park is nationally significant as the location of the 1777-78 winter encampment of the Continental Army under General George Washington. Few places evoke the spirit of patriotism and independence, represent individual and collective sacrifice, or demonstrate the resolve, tenacity and determination of the people of the United States to be free as does Valley Forge. The historic landscapes, structures, objects, and archeological and natural resources at Valley Forge are tangible links to one of the most defining events in our nation’s history Here the Continental Army under Washington's leadership emerged as a cohesive and disciplined fighting force.See more..
This historical site marks the first battlefield of the American French and Indian War.See more..
4.0Brandywine Battlefield(157 reviews) - Well maintained area at visitors center as a place to launch a tour Historic Sites • Battlefields
This site marks the spot where the Revolutionary War's Battle of Brandywine was fought.See more..
3.5Annual Gettysburg Reenactment(139 reviews) - It was definitely worth the trip Historic Sites • Battlefields • Educational sites
Our family went for the battle reenactment during 4th of July celebrations. The first day we took the audio guide and drove around the battlefield. Then downtown historic Gettysburg where lots of people were dressed in colonial dress and willing to chat. Saturday was the reenactment day.. It was not very well organized so we found ourselves going between different demonstrations back and forth. They were all informative, chatted with our school age boys and answered their questions. Lots of water stations and porta pottys and long lines for food venders. An all day trip but enjoyable and a learning experience. I liked touring the house and barn that were commandeered as a makeshift hospital and of course, the grand finale of the first day battle between the Union and the Confederates. Lots of interesting history.See more..
If you are a real Civil War buff as I am...you will like this place! It is located away from the main battlefield and it was the site of a great cavalry battle! Confederate general Jeb Stuart and his cavalry attempted, at about the same time that "Pickets charge" was about to take place, to defeat any remnants of the Union army fleeing the main battlefield. However he was met by a Union cavalry with cavalry charges back and forth across this field! Eventually the Union cavalry repulsed the Confederate charge! One of the hero's of this charge and whose statue is shown above was George Armstrong Custer, who after the Civil War fought, was ambushed and killed at the Battle of the Little Big Horn by the Sioux indians! Markers describe this battle in detail....quiet, interesting site!See more..
Bushy Run Battlefield preserves and interprets for citizens and visitors the site of this pivotal battle fought between British and Native Americans during the conflict known as Pontiac's War (1763-64). Highlights of the site include the interpretive exhibit, "The March to Bushy Run" at the site's visitor center, as well as guided and self-guided tours, special events and educational programs.See more..
4.5Jumonville Glen(34 reviews) - Nice historic place and trail Historic Sites • Battlefields
We visited this place for the first time and really enjoyed the walking trail in the history. It's been on our list for awhile. It's a smaller park and trail compared to Fort Necessity And only took us about an hour to do the trail.See more..
4.0Paoli Battlefield(33 reviews) - Renovate it and it could be like more attractive Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Battlefields
Currently, this is just an open field and there is some small memorials and flag is there but after reading history it has all the potential to be visiting attraction. This is more like the unfenced park. Calm quiet . History can be read at wiki site.See more..
Wow! What a great place to visit! ANV on its way from Gettysburg to Williamsport to cross over the Potomac River back into VA. He has to go through the mountain pass and the Union AoP knows it, so the head to literally ‘head them off at the pass’. Battle ensues. Great walking trails including up to Monterey Peak. The museum is fantastic. Right on Rt 16. See more..
3.0Gettysburg Electric Map(7 reviews) - A piece of history from my childhood Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Battlefields
Originally built for the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, the Electric Map told the story of America's bloodiest battle to millions of Gettysburg visitors. After three years of community effort, 7.5 miles of wire and 632 new lights, the map is again able to tell the story of the most important battle of the Civil War.See more..
