Last updated: April 28, 2025
Thing to Do
Campfire Programs at Gettysburg
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Campfire Programs
2025 Campfire Programs will be on Fridays at 8:30pm
Rangers present evening campfire talks on a wide variety of topics on the Battle of Gettysburg and the American Civil War. Programs take place at the Pitzer Woods Amphitheater, near Auto Tour Stop #6.
June 6
“An Ornament to the Town” The Gettysburg Railroad Station
Presented by Ranger D. Welch
June 13
Gettysburg’s Fantasyland: "A Quaint Village of Yesteryear With Storybook People”
Presented by Ranger J. Hoptak
June 20
“Seeing the Elephant” The Soldier Experience
Presented by Ranger J. Nicholas
June 27
"A Closer Look at Civil War Food...in Camp, on Campaign, and at the Field Hospitals"
Presented by Ranger B. Sanders
July 4
"War is a hellish way to settle a dispute” Camp Letterman & the Treatment of Gettysburg’s Wounded
Presented by Ranger M. Atkinson
July 11
“We fought like Lions” General Włodzimierz Krzyżanowski
Presented by Ranger A. Regiec
July 18
Soldiers of Faith: Union Chaplains at Gettysburg
Presented by Ranger D. Brennan
July 25
"To Ransom a Borderland”: Slavery, Emancipation, and the Second Maryland Campaign
Presented by Ranger R. Nicholas
August 1
Twilight of the Blue & Gray: The Last Reunion of Surviving Civil War Veterans at Gettysburg
Presented by Ranger C. Gwinn
Bench seating is available, visitors are welcome to bring their own chairs if preferred. Appropriate seasonal clothing and insect spray recommended. Both the amphitheater area and parking lot can be very dark, flashlights also recommended.
Schedule subject to change without notice.
Details
Duration
45-60 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.
Location
Pitzer Woods Amphitheater, near Auto Tour Stop #6.
Pitzer Woods Amphitheater, near Auto Tour Stop #6.
Reservations
No
Time of Day
Night
Accessibility Information
The park amphitheater is located near parking with outdoor bench seating.
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.