“A divided Nation held its breath, and mourned, as two great armies collided in the fields near a small Pennsylvania town.”

Gettysburg Battlefield is one of America’s most sacred spots. Students can explore the museums and tour the battlefield, seeing firsthand the where the Civil War’s most important battle was fought. Visit the Eisenhower Farm. Stop at Boyd’s Bears. Take part in a special program for young people. There are numerous things to see and do in Gettysburg.

Visit Lancaster, home to a large population of Amish. Tour the rolling farmlands and hear narratives about their plain culture. But don’t end your tour here. There are a multitude of things for students to enjoy in Lancaster.

Historic Philadelphia is more than Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The city is a multitude of historical richness and modern diversity. Learn a little history, scope out some architecture, and pick up fascinating morsels of trivia. Philadelphia is a popular destination of choice for student groups. Come to the place where a country was born. 

Gettysburg Favorites

·         Gettysburg Museum

·         Gettysburg Battlefield

·         Gettysburg Ghost Tour

·         Eisenhower Farm

·         Boyd’s Bears

·         Amish Farmlands Tour

·         Sight & Sound Theatre

·         American Music Theatre

·         Landis Valley Museum

·         Kitchen Kettle Village

·         Kreider Farm Tour

·         Lancaster Ghost Tour

·         Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania 

Nearby Gettysburg

·         Hershey Park

·         Philadelphia

·         Longwood Gardens

·         Winterthur Museum

·         Baltimore

·         Washington, DC

·         Harpers Ferry 

Pennsylvania has more attractions available for touring.

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