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The Pennsylvania Civil War Discovery Trail is one of the experiences that lets your family share a spirit of history, learning, and exploration.

Discover the battlegrounds of Gettysburg, where some of the most important turning points of the Civil War took place. Find out more about the key roles played at the William Penn Camp where African-Americans became involved in the war effort. Follow the Civil War Discovery Trail to encounter authentic artifacts and stories of the Civil War era, including the National Civil War Museum where a comprehensive history of the war is revealed.