Last updated: July 5, 2024
Thing to Do
Gettysburg Battle Walks
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2024 Battle Walk Programs
These 2-hour intensive programs examine unique portions of the battlefield, cover significant distances, and cross rough/uneven terrain. It is strongly recommended that visitors bring plenty of water, appropriate seasonal clothing, and sturdy hiking shoes. Please park vehicles with all four wheels on the pavement. Programs may start and end at different locations.
Weather modifications:
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In the event of a thunderstorm or tornado warnings, or a heat index in excess of 103 degrees, all programs will be canceled.
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In the event of a heat index in excess of 91 degrees, programs will be shortened and modified.
Programs begin at 10 am. Programs begin at various locations around the battlefield.
Schedule subject to change without notice.
July Battle Walks
Friday July 5Biddle's Brigade July 1
Start/End: Mcpherson Ridge, Auto Stop 1.
Ranger: M. Atkinson
Friday July 12
"Their Unusual Gallantry and Bravery": Candy's Brigade and the Fight for Culp's Hill
Start: Culp's Hill Tower; End: Pardee Field
Ranger: D. Brennan
Saturday July 13
Early's Assault on Barlow's Knoll, July 2
Start/End: Barlow's Knoll
Ranger: T. Harman
Saturday July 14
Never to Yield: The 14th Connecticut at Gettysburg
Start: National Cemetery parking lot, Auto Stop 16; End: High Water Mark, Auto Stop 15
Ranger: E. Smith
Friday July 19
"For our Country and Its Flag..." The 24th Michigan Infrantry
Start/End: Mcpherson Ridge, Auto Stop 1
Ranger: B. Campbell
Saturday July 20
Winfield S Hancock on July 3
Start: High Water Mark, Auto Stop 15; End: Pennsylvania Memorial, Auto Stop 12
Ranger: M. Atikinson
Sunday July 21
The Forgotten Flank
Start: Culp's Hill Tower; End: Henry Slocum Monument, Slocum Ave
Ranger: T. Holbrook
Friday July 16
Archer's Brigade Attacks: July 1863
Start: McPherson Barn, Stone Avenue; End: 26th North Carolina Monument, Stone Avenue
Ranger: D. Welch
Saturday July 27
Meade's Refused Left Flank after July 2
Start: Big Round Top parking lot; End: Howe Avenue
Ranger: T. Harman
Sunday July 28
Hold the Line: Andrew Humphreys' Division on July 2
Start: Trostle Farm, Auto Stop 11; End: Intersection of North Sickles and Emmitsburg Road
Ranger: K. Smith
August Battle Walks
Friday August 2
Culp's Hill July 3
Start: Culp's Hill Tower; End: Pardee Field
Ranger: J. Nicholas
Saturday August 3
"For Our Country and it's Flag": The 24th Michigan
Start/End: McPherson's Ridge, Auto Stop 1
Ranger: B. Campbell
Sunday August 4
Pickett's Charge
Start: Virginia Memorial, Auto Stop 5; End: High Water Mark, Auto Stop 15
Ranger: T. Holbrook
Friday August 9
Seminary Ridge
Start: Virginia Memorial, Auto Stop 5; End: North Carolina Memorial, Auto Stop 4
Ranger: M. Atkinson
Saturday August 10
The 21st Mississippi and Barksdale's Charge: July 2, 1863
Start: Mississippi Monument, West Confederate Avenue; End: Plum Run, Auto Stop 11
Ranger: D. Welch
Sunday August 11
Longstreet's Assault
Start: North Carolina Memorial, Auto Stop 4; End: High Water Mark, Auto Stop 15
Ranger: T. Holbrook
Friday August 16
Never to Yield: the 14th Connecticut at Gettysburg
Start: National Cememtery Parking Lot, Auto Stop 16; End: High Water Mark, Auto Stop 15
Ranger: E. Smith
Saturday August 17
Union Defense of Cemetery Hill, July 1-3
Start: National Cemetery Parking Lot, Auto Stop 16; End: Steven's Knoll, Slocum Avenue
Ranger: T. Harman
Sunday August 18
"The Blue Birds" Alexander Hays and his Fighting Division, July 3
Start: National Cememtery Parking Lot, Auto Stop 16; End: High Water Mark, Auto Stop 15
Ranger: K Smith
Details
Duration
120-180 Minutes
Activity
Guided Tours
Pets Allowed
Yes
Pets are allowed on the battlefield, but are not allowed in the National Cemetery or inside buildings.
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Reservations
No
Accessibility Information
Physical accessibility of battle walks vary depending on the program.
It is our goal to work with park visitors to ensure everyone has a positive experience visiting Gettysburg. Please contact the park for information about specific programs or to request any accommodations you or a member of your party may need.
It is our goal to work with park visitors to ensure everyone has a positive experience visiting Gettysburg. Please contact the park for information about specific programs or to request any accommodations you or a member of your party may need.