Gettysburg Foundation

10/14/2026

Today is former President and Gettysburg resident Dwight D. Eisenhower's birthday! 🎉 Happy 136th birthday, Ike!

📸 Photos courtesy of Eisenhower Presidential Library

10/13/2026

It's the monument to the 1st Pennsylvania Reserves! The monument is located on Ayres Avenue near the Wheatfield. The unit was commanded at Gettysburg by Colonel William C. Talley, and it's Company K regiment was recruited in the Gettysburg area.

🔗 Plan your visit: https://www.gettysburgfoundation.org/

10/13/2026

Let's test your battlefield knowledge! Do you know what monument this is? Check back at 6pm for the answer.

🔗 Plan your visit: https://www.gettysburgfoundation.org/

10/12/2026

A Gettysburg visit isn’t complete without exploring the home and farm of President Dwight D. Eisenhower and First Lady Mamie Eisenhower. Through October 26, visitors can enjoy free tours of the Eisenhower home and grounds Thursdays through Mondays, from 10am to 3pm. Home tours are first come, first served, and space may be limited. Be sure to check in at the visitor contact station when you arrive to reserve your spot.

Plan your visit and discover the Gettysburg home and farm where the Eisenhower's spent much of their postwar life.

🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/95tt50ZUqPw

10/11/2026

Here are some of our upcoming events!

💥 A special evening program at George Spangler Farm on Friday, October 16 from 6-8pm where ticket holders will learn about the phenomenon, "The Fog of War."
🚌 From the Battlefield to the Cyclorama on Saturday, October 17 from 3-6:15pm where you'll get to view the Cyclorama and visit the High Water Mark via Double Decker Bus.
🥾 Guided tours of George Spangler Farm on Friday and Saturday, October 23 & 24 with tours departing the nearby Museum & Visitor Center at 9:40am and 1:10pm.
🖼️ An Evening with the Painting on Saturday, October 24 from 5-7pm where you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at the iconic Gettysburg Cyclorama.

🔗 Learn more about these events and get tickets: https://ow.ly/Zk8j50ZSfpn

10/10/2026

It's ! 📸 Thank you to the following people who submitted photos:

- Donald D.
- Tim F.
- Nicholas Z.
- Brandon J.

🔗 Submit your photos to be featured here: https://forms.gle/jVvxfPFxgXAL7YjB8.

10/09/2026

We're proud to partner with Gettysburg National Military Park and the United States Mint for this exciting event!

Check out more details below ⬇

We're excited to announce that on October 21 at 11 am, Gettysburg NMP, in partnership with the United States Mint and the Gettysburg Foundation will host a public ceremony at the Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center to celebrate the release of the Gettysburg Address Quarter as part of the nation's 250th anniversary commemoration. Visit our website for full details: https://go.nps.gov/GettysburgAddressQuarter2026.

10/09/2026

🍂 continues this week at East Cavalry Field! We're starting to see a few more pops of color throughout the trees.

🔗 Plan your visit to our historic town today and keep an eye on the changing leaves: https://www.gettysburgfoundation.org/

🍁 Keep an eye on peak color change for Adams County foliage: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/newsroom/2026-fall-foliage-oct-8

10/09/2026

How do leaders make decisions when information is limited, communication is difficult and the situation is constantly changing? Join Gettysburg National Military Park Licensed Battlefield Guide Rob Abbott on Friday, October 16 from 6-8pm, at George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital for an engaging look at the “Fog of War” during the Battle of Gettysburg. Abbott will explore how Union and Confederate commanders navigated uncertainty and worked to overcome the challenges of battlefield leadership. The presentation will examine leadership styles, communications, military orders and the movement of army leaders.

🎟️ Ticket reservations required.
🚗 Ticket holders may drive directly to the property where on-site parking will be available.

🔗 Learn more and reserve your tickets: https://ow.ly/UUSM50ZSf69

10/08/2026

Our partners at Gettysburg National Military Park are hosting their first "Fall Into History Weekend" starting tomorrow, Friday, October 9! 🍂🍁 Join park rangers for campfire programs and battlefield walks throughout the weekend set against the vibrant backdrop of autumn in Pennsylvania.

🔗 Visit https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/gettysburg-ranger-programs.htm for more information.

Don't forget our first "Fall Into History" weekend begins this Friday, October 9!

Join park rangers for these special hikes, walks, and talks that explore key moments and locations on the Gettysburg battlefield. All programs are free and open to the public.

Full schedule of these special weekends of programming
https://ow.ly/YAGo50ZOMZ4