Last updated: July 8, 2024
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Gettysburg Living History Schedule
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2024 Living History Program Schedule
July 13-14
21st Georgia Infantry
Encampment, programs, and firing demonstrations at Pitzer Woods, West Confederate Avenue.
Sat: 10:00, 12:00, 2:00
Sun: 10:00 & 12:00
4th Virginia Infantry
Encampment, programs, and firing demonstrations at Auto Tour Stop 13, Spangler’s Spring
Sat: 11:00, 1:00, 3:00
Sun: 11:00 & 1:00
10th Virginia Sharpshooters (non-firing)
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 13, Spangler’s Spring
Programs on-going Sat. 9:00 to 5:00 Sun: 9:00 to 3:00.
July 27-28
Mifflin Guard Infantry
Encampment, programs, and firing demonstrations at Auto Tour Stop 12, Pennsylvania Memorial
Sat: 10:00, 12:00, 2:00
Sun: 10:00 & 12:00
4th Maryland Artillery
Encampment, programs, and firing demonstrations at Pitzer Woods, West Confederate Avenue
Sat: 11:00, 1:00, 3:00
Sun: 11:00 & 1:00
August 10-11
North Carolina Troops
Encampment, programs, and firing demonstrations at Pitzer Woods, West Confederate Avenue
Sat: 10:00, 12:00, 2:00
Sun: 10:00 & 12:00
2nd U.S. Artillery, Battery M.
Encampment, programs, and firing demonstrations at Auto Tour Stop 12, the Pennsylvania Memorial
Sat: 11:00, 1:00, 3:00
Sun: 11:00 & 1:00
Squabbler’s Mess (non-firing)
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 13, Spangler’s Spring
Programs on-going Sat. 9:00 to 5:00 Sun: 9:00 to 3:00.
August 24-25
71st Pennsylvania Infantry
Encampment, programs, and firing demonstrations at Auto Tour Stop 12, Pennsylvania Memorial
Sat: 10:00, 12:00, 2:00
Sun: 10:00 & 12:00
13th New Jersey Infantry
Encampment, programs, and firing demonstrations at Auto Tour Stop 13, Spangler’s Spring
Sat: 11:00, 1:00, 3:00
Sun: 11:00 & 1:00
August 31 / September 1
87th Pennsylvania Infantry
Encampment, programs, and firing demonstrations at Auto Tour Stop 12, Pennsylvania Memorial
Sat: 10:00, 12:00, 2:00
Sun: 10:00 & 12:00
6th New Hampshire Infantry
Encampment, programs, and firing demonstrations at Auto Tour Stop 13, Spangler’s Spring
Sat: 11:00, 1:00, 3:00
Sun: 11:00 & 1:00
September 14-15
Squabbler’s Mess (non-firing)
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 13, Spangler’s Spring
Programs on-going Sat. 9:00 to 5:00 Sun: 9:00 to 3:00.
53rd Pennsylvania Infantry
Encampment, programs, and firing demonstrations at Pennsylvania Memorial
Sat: 10:00, 12:00, 2:00
Sun: 10:00 & 12:00
2nd Battalion, Army of Northern Virginia
Encampment, programs, and firing demonstrations at Pitzer Woods, West Confederate Avenue
Sat: 11:00, 1:00, 3:00
Sun: 11:00 & 1:00
October 5-6
New York at Gettysburg
Encampment, programs, and firing demonstrations at Pennsylvania Memorial
Sat: 10:00, 12:00, 2:00
Sun: 10:00 & 12:00
2nd U.S. Sharpshooters
Encampment, programs, and firing demonstrations at Pitzer Woods, West Confederate Avenue
Sat: 11:00, 1:00, 3:00
Sun: 11:00 & 1:00
Grand Army of the Republic, Veteran’s Reunion
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 13, Spangler’s Spring
Programs on-going Sat. 9:00 to 5:00 Sun: 9:00 to 3:00.
October 19-20
Squabbler’s Mess (non-firing)
Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 13, Spangler’s Spring
Programs on-going Sat. 9:00 to 5:00 Sun: 9:00 to 3:00
October 26-27
1st PA Artillery, Battery F.
Encampment, programs, and firing demonstrations at Auto Tour Stop 12, the Pennsylvania Memorial
Sat: 10:00, 12:00, 2:00
Sun: 10:00 & 12:00
69th New York Infantry
Encampment, programs, and firing demonstrations at Auto Tour Stop 12, Pennsylvania Memorial
Sat: 11:00, 1:00, 3:00
Sun: 11:00 & 1:00
Details
Activity
Living History
Pets Allowed
Yes
Pets are allowed on the battlefield grounds, but not inside buildings or in the National Cemetery.
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Location
Throughout the Battlefield
Living history programs happen throughout the battlefield. Look at the individual program listing for location information.
Reservations
No
Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility Information
Physical accessibility at each program varies depending on the program location. Most living history encampments are near the road.
Many living history programs involve firing demonstrations and may not be suitable for people who are disturbed by loud noises.
If you and/or someone in your party requires a specific accommodation or has any questions, please reach out to the park and we will do our best to ensure everyone has access to these programs.
Many living history programs involve firing demonstrations and may not be suitable for people who are disturbed by loud noises.
If you and/or someone in your party requires a specific accommodation or has any questions, please reach out to the park and we will do our best to ensure everyone has access to these programs.