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Immersed into History Experience the Battle of Gettysburg from both sides of the battle lines! DAY ONE Visit the Seminary Ridge Museum and stand on the very grounds where the battle began on July 1, 1863. Look out the very windows Union soldiers used, as the Confederate Army charged the hills. Tour the museum and see artifacts, mini movies and displays of war time experiences. Next a Licensed Guide dressed as a Union soldier will board your group’s bus for a two hour tour of the battlefield. The guides knowledge and expertise will bring the battle to life, as your group tours the hallowed grounds where battle lines were drawn. Enjoy a hearty lunch at the Historic Dobbin House. After lunch, tour the Jennie Wade House Museum. The home where the only civilian was killed during the three day battle. Hear how she lost her life and how her family had to make their way to safety. You will follow the same way the family traveled as the battle raged around them. Check into one of our many group friendly hotels and enjoy another great meal before your last stop of the night, a 90 minute ghost tour with: Ghostly Images of Gettysburg! Return to your hotel to relax after such a History filled day! Immersed into History Experience the Battle of Gettysburg from both sides of the battle lines! DAY TWO Begin your day by visiting the Gettysburg National Military Park Visitor Center, there you will see the Film, Cyclorama and Museum, before diving back into the battlefield. Board your bus with a Licensed Guide, dressed as a Confeder- ate soldier, for a two hour tour of the battlefield. Your guide will take you to the location of a famous fight on the third day, Pickett’s Charge. Walk the very field where many Con- federate soldiers fought, died and were buried so long ago. Get your fill at General Pickett’s Buffet! After lunch, tour the Shriver House. Home of the Shriver Family, who’s brush with the battle would forever change their lives. See how the home looked before the battle from Garret to Cellar. The guides will share how the confederates took over the home and left their mark on the family. Finish your journey, by visiting the Gettysburg National Cemetery, Does this sound like the trip for your group? where our nations brave were laid to rest and see where President Lincoln Contact Gettysburg Group Reservations to set up your itinerary today! gave the Gettysburg Address. Email us at: [email protected] Or Call: 717-334-6020 or 1(800) 447-8788 .

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