Last updated: June 5, 2024
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Campfire Programs at Gettysburg
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2024 Campfire Programs
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 8:30 pm at the Pitzer Woods Amphitheater, near Auto Tour Stop #6.
June
Saturday, June 8
The Gettysburg Campaign, Pt. 1: May - June 30th, 1863
Presented by Ranger D. Welch
Sunday, June 9
On Great Fields: The Life and Unlikely Heroism of Joshua L. Chamberlain
Presented by Ranger R.C. White
To be held at Museum Visitors Center
Tickets are required
Friday, June 14
Heavens Meet Earth at Gettysburg: Design of Sacred Spaces
Presented by Ranger T. Hartman
Saturday June 15
Rifles and Regulation: Early Settler Impact on Pennsylvania Fauna
Presented by Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve
Sunday, June 16
Principles of Civil War Artillery
Presented by Ranger T. Holbrook
Wednesday, June 19
Written in Ink and Marked with Blood: Frederick Douglass’ Gettysburg Address
Presented by Codie Eash - Seminary Ridge Museum
Friday, June 21
The Civil War Soldier
Presented by Ranger J. Nicholas
Saturday, June 22
The Ground Fairly Shook: The Story of Fort Pulaski
Presented by Ranger E. Smith
Sunday June 23
“Not Yet” Lt. Gen. James Longstreet at Appomattox
Presented by Ranger K.Smith
Friday, June 28
The Siege of Vicksburg: 47 Days of Unrelenting Hell
Presented by Ranger M. Atkinson
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.