Gettysburg Student Trip

A student trip to Gettysburg is always a popular choice! It’s is conveniently close to the D.C. region, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh, so you can extend your trip and get more bang for your buck. It’s also packed with history and mystery that students love!

Gettysburg Highlights

Gettysburg National Military Park

The Battle of Gettysburg was the turning point of the Civil War and the inspiration for Abraham Lincoln’s famous address.  Schedule a student program to learn more about the war, or take a free, ranger-led tour of key battlefield locations.

Ghost Tour

Don’t miss a chance to get up close and personal with some of Gettysburg’s best haunts and eerie sightings! There are countless ghost tours that cater to student group trips here – just remember to reserve early!

Shriver House Museum- The Civilian Experience

The Shriver House gives students a different lens through which to view the battle- a civilian perspective. This 1860 home in the heart of the historic district has been meticulously restored and frozen in time. It features members of the Shriver family sharing their experiences of life before, during and after the war.

Hersheypark

For 115 years, Hersheypark has been home to sweet fun!  Thrilling roller coasters, student-friendly attractions, and 11-acre water park are hallmarks of this largest amusement park in PA.