Encounters with History: The Town of Gettysburg Walking Tour

This special program of the Encounters with History series will focus on the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. With a vibrant history dating back to the establishment of Samuel Gettys' tavern during the 1760s, through the years, Gettysburg saw conflict, was visited by two presidents (and one retired here!) and mirrored a growing America. Go beyond a standard Gettysburg Licensed Town Guide tour and explore the town in detail with a morning introductory talk and then a 90-minute tour of the northern part of town. After lunch, there will be another introductory talk and a 90-minute afternoon tour of the southern end of town. Your Licensed Town Guide will explain Gettysburg's history through a series of stories, with a considerable emphasis on the town's experiences during the July 1-3, 1863, period, how civilians weathered the Battle of Gettysburg and President Lincoln's visit to dedicate the National Cemetery. Reservations are required. Friends of Gettysburg receive member rate. Lunch will be provided for this full day of programming. This tour involves moderately-paced walks on the streets of town.