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Groups Welcome!

Bringing your group to the Gettysburg Heritage Center is fun, educational,
and ​EASY!  
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We host groups year round, of all sizes, and ranging in age from school field trips, to senior travel groups! There is something for everyone!

Key points for tour groups include:
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  • Great visual orientation to both the Battle of Gettysburg, and the town & civilians experience
  • Add-on programs available upon request, such as:
    • ​A Day in the Life of an 1860's Child
    • Civil War 101 - Life of a Soldier
    • White Glove - Touch & Hold Historical Artifacts from Gettysburg
  • A quiz/scavenger hunt & teachers key (see below)
  • A picnic area - fees may apply
  • Large and diverse gift shop with largest selection of Civil War souvenirs, apparel, collectibles, games & toys, books and more!
  • Extended hours available to groups upon request.
  • Handicap accessible
  • Large clean restrooms
  • Ample free parking
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Quiz / Scavenger Hunt
Quiz / Scavenger Hunt Key

Rates

General Admission Rates
  • Adults (13+) - $9.00
  • Children (6-12) - $7.00
  • 5 & under are free​

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Group Admission Break-down
  • Adults (grades 9 & up)​ - $7.00
  • Students (grade 1-8) - $5.75
  • 1 free chaperone per every 15 students
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Tour Operators & Group Reservations - 717-334-6245
*Group Rate Eligibility:
  • Must be an organized group - school, church, home school, reunion, civic, etc...
  • Final counts & payment due 7 days prior to visit
  • Walk-ins welcome, depending on availability

Licensed Battlefield Guided tours: Step-On Guide for your Bus!

​Let us help you schedule a tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield, with a Licensed Battlefield Guide! 

​Pricing is per vehicle/person, based on a 2-hour tour:​
  • 16+ people (Large group / bus tours) = $150

*Pricing excludes gratuity
**Extended tour options available!

Please review information provided by the Licensed Battlefield Guides relating to COVID-19 and their policies and protective measures while doing tours by clicking here.



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(Smaller group tours are available, however, to maintain social distancing, the Licensed Battlefield Guide cannot ride in a standard passenger vehicle.  You will need to follow the guide from point to point on the field.  A minimum of a     3-hour tour is recommended for this type of tour. Visit our Licensed Battlefield Tour Guides page for more details.)

ABC Picnic Area

The Gettysburg Heritage Center offers groups a shaded picnic area, with tables and benches to enjoy your bagged lunch! 
  • Reservations must be made a minimum of 2 weeks prior to your visit
  • Cost:
    • $25 per group (waived if your group is visiting the Gettysburg Heritage Center museum)
    • $25 clean-up fee (applied only if trash is not cleaned up and disposed of properly in dumpster)

Need to purchase bagged lunches?
  • ​Appalachian Brewing Co. - 717-334-2200 (adjoins to the picnic area)
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297 Steinwehr Avenue
Gettysburg, PA 17325

717-334-6245