Sunday, November 15 / Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
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A little local direction
Your day
in Gettysburg.
What’s on, what to know, and a few ways to make the most of your visit.
Let’s find a plan
Sun, Nov 15 · All times Eastern
On today’s calendar
Full day’s calendarA little room for a different plan.
No more confirmed event starts today. That’s our calendar, not the whole town. Browse tour options below and confirm schedules with the operator.
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Mon, Nov 16 · Historic Majestic Theater Tours ↗BInstitutionalMajestic Theater. Calendar· Verified yesterday
Mon, Nov 16 · Gettysburg (1993) ↗BInstitutionalMajestic Theater. Calendar· Verified yesterday
See the next seven days →Before you head out 2 park notices
David Wills House ClosureConfirmed yesterdayDetails
The David Wills House is currently closed. The house will temporarily reopen from November 16 to 19, 2026. Please visit our David Wills House web page for more information and a 3D tour of the house.
Source: National Park Service ↗Dedication Day Events: November 16 to 19, 2026Confirmed yesterdayDetails
To commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the United States, this year's Dedication Day ceremony will fully recreate President Abraham Lincoln's visit to Gettysburg, beginning with his arrival by train on November 18. This will follow on November 19 with a recreation of the formal procession that will begin at the David Wills house, proceed down Baltimore Street, and enter the Taneytown Road gate of the Gettysburg National Cemetery. A full series of special events will take place from November 16 to 19.
Source: National Park Service ↗Beyond the event calendar
Make a day of it.
First visit? Start with the battlefield.
Choose how you’d like to explore: a bus tour, a licensed guide, or a self-guided audio tour. Compare the options before you commit your afternoon.
Find your way around the battlefield ↗Planning idea. Check individual operators for schedules and current prices.
For a change of pace
Take the story indoors.
Browse museums and programs when you’d rather spend part of the day inside.
Explore museums & programs ↗For a different kind of evening
Try Gettysburg after dark.
Compare ghost walks by route, duration, and listed price. Pick the style that suits your group.
Compare ghost walks ↗For less planning
Borrow a day plan.
Start with a suggested route, then check opening times and book any stops that need tickets.
See suggested day plans ↗Something specific in mind?
Find a tour for your time, budget, and interests.
Keep Gettysburg on your calendar
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