Which Gettysburg activities are worth seeing on a school trip?

Knowing what is available to you is imperative in planning an incredible experience for your students.

With many free things to do in the city, planning a school trip on a budget is very accessible. However, if your expenses allow, the following Gettysburg activities offer an educational experience that is totally worth the price.

Student Group Rates:

$ = $15 or less

$$ = $16-25

$$$ = $25+

Gettysburg   Activities

  1. Gettysburg Battlefield Guide ($) – Tour the Gettysburg Battlefield with a Licensed Battlefield Guide (LBG) in your vehicle! Each guide has an in-depth knowledge of the battle and battlefield and has passed a series of comprehensive and grueling tests, administered by the National Park Service (NPS).
  2. Cyclorama ($-$$) –“The Battle of Gettysburg Cyclorama depicts the fury of Pickett’s Charge during the decisive third day of fighting.”
  3. Eisenhower National Historic Site ($) – “The home and farm of our 34th President, the Eisenhower National Historic Site provides a warm and personal look at the home life of Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower.”
  4. Historic Farnsworth House Inn ($) – “The house is named in honor of Brigadier General Elon John Farnsworth, who led an ill-fated charge after the failure of Pickett’s charge, claiming the lives of Farnsworth and 65 of his men.”
  5. Gettysburg National Military Park Museum ($$) -“..introduces you to the Civil War before, during and after the Battle of Gettysburg and prepares you for a more meaningful tour of the battlefield.”
  6. Children of Gettysburg 1863 ($) – “tells the stories of the children, teens and young adults who lived here during and after the battle.”
  7. Ghosts of Gettysburg Candlelight Walking Tour ($$) – “All of our tours are based upon the Ghosts of Gettysburg book series by Mark Nesbitt, a respected former Park Ranger and Paranormal Investigator.”
  8. World War II American Experience ($) – “We strive to educate the public about the American sacrifices made during the world’s largest conflict of the 20th century, both on the battlefield and on the homefront, and honor their dedication to win the war and preserve freedom.”
  9. Jennie Wade House Museum ($) – “Learn the story of the only civilian to be killed during the Battle of Gettysburg.”
  10. Gettysburg Heritage Center ($) – “The Gettysburg Heritage Center Museum continues to offer visitors a look at the Battle of Gettysburg from two perspectives – that of the civilians in the town, and the soldiers on the field.” 
  11. Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center ($) – “Here you will discover Gettysburg’s first day of fighting, one of the battlefield’s largest hospitals, and dilemmas that caused the nation to rupture.”
  12. Gettysburg Beyond the Battle Museum ($) – “Our mission is to foster an understanding of the crucial role Gettysburg and Adams County have played in shaping our country’s history. We tell the comprehensive and inclusive story of a community that left an indelible mark on our nation.”
  13. Historic Daniel Lady Farm ($-$$) – “Served as Johnson’s Headquarters and then a Confederate field hospital during the Battle of Gettysburg”
  14. Battle of Gettysburg Reenactment ($$$) – 3-day reenactment of the Battle of Gettysburg, which takes place every July