Gettysburg Group Reservations

06/14/2024

It was a true pleasure working with Matt Hamilton, the students and chaperones from East Jordan Public Schools to make their Gettysburg visit a success.

06/12/2024

The Buick Rod and Custom Association had a great day for their battlefield tour today. Thank you for booking with GGR. .

03/11/2024

"Change is hard at first, messy in the middle and gorgeous at the end!"- Robin Sharma.
Stepping into the future with the new Gettysburg Tour Center! Be sure to stop in during your next visit.

01/08/2024

GGR is very happy for Gettysburg Beyond the Battle Museum for being voted best new Museum in the country. We would love to add them to your next group itinerary. Give us a call today!

We are thrilled to share that we have won “Best New Museum” in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Thank you to everyone who voted for us throughout the contest. We are grateful and honored by the incredible support of our friends, both locally and nationally.

Read more here: https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-new-museum-2024/

11/01/2023

Thanks for visiting Gettysburg!!

10/25/2023

Step on story teller with Ghostly Images of Gettysburg Tours guide,Christina Rowand for Anderson Coach.

10/24/2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of one of our beloved employees, Starr Fagerstrom. Starr was passionate about history, but mostly the Jennie Wade House. As the manager and a tour guide, we knew our groups were in good hands when they visited the Jennie Wade House. Here is one of our favorite videos, featuring Starr. We will miss her dearly!

09/06/2023

Youth Group Leaders, Teachers, School Admins and Scouts:
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It's TIME...
.. time to request your ranger programs, teacher-led History Labs, and/or virtual field trips for the 2023-2024 school year!

We are also excited about the SPECIAL EDUCATION EVENTS we are hosting in 2024 -- Sensory Friendly Days, events for children with hearing or visual impairments, and new this year... the Gettysburg Museum of the American Civil War for English Language Learners!

Our Education Handbooks will soon be mailed, but all of the information is already on our website, and we are actively taking reservation requests! Here's the link:

https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/education/index.htm

09/04/2023

Wishing all a relaxing and happy Labor Day.

09/01/2023

We are proud of Gettysburg National Military Park!

A study has ranked an attraction in Pennsylvania as one of the top free tourist attractions in the United States.

08/31/2023

Great jon Gettysburg National Military Park! Thank you for all you do for Gettysburg.

GREAT NEWS FROM THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE:

Gettysburg National Military Park had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $82.1M in 2022.

As for the economics of visitor spending, the lodging sector had the highest direct effects, with $9 billion in economic output nationally. The restaurants sector was had the second greatest effects, with $4.6 billion in economic output nationally. Report authors also produce an interactive tool that enables users to explore visitor spending, jobs, labor income, value added, and output effects by sector for national, state and local economies. Users can also view year-by-year trend data. The interactive tool and report are available at the NPS Social Science Program webpage: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/socialscience/vse.htm.

To learn more about national parks in Pennsylvania and how the National Park Service works with Pennsylvania communities to help preserve local history, conserve the environment, and provide outdoor recreation, go to www.nps.gov/PENNSYLVANIA.

08/23/2023

Many of our school based customers are familiar with Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center and the various learning tools they offer students.

Since 2013, the original Lutheran Theological Seminary building has housed Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center and has been teaching visitors Civil War-era history for nearly a decade.

08/15/2023

GGR is working in conjunction with Destination Gettysburg and the Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania on this spectacular event! Register now, so you don't miss out!

Join us for a special Girl Scout Day in Gettysburg! Pick from four different treks to help you explore all Gettysburg has to offer and receive a Gettysburg patch for completing any trek! This event will take place on Saturday, September 30 from approximately 9-4, rain or shine. Kick-off event will t...

08/07/2023

Looking for a unique experience for your group? Look no further! Programs available for all ages and physical levels. Call GGR for more information, or to add the Highland Games Academy to your next itinerary.

Hey Gettysburg friends, did you know Highland Games Academy Scotland is in Gettysburg? If you are going to workout, make it fun. Highland Games Academy builds strength, character, and confidence.

- Perfect for young athletes to develop seldom used muscles.
- Great for schools, offices, and departments as a team building exercise.
- Fun way for former athletes to recondition themselves.

Visit their website www.highlandgamesacademy.com/home and come watch them perform at the Adams County Farmers Market every Saturday from 8am - 1pm.

Destination Gettysburg

08/04/2023

Thank you Scout BSA Troop 53 from Butler, PA for visiting The Jennie Wade House today. We hope you enjoyed your tour.

07/31/2023

Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center is another historic location we recommend to our customers planning a visit to Gettysburg.

07/28/2023

One of the locations we recommend when groups visit Gettysburg.

07/28/2023

A different perspective of the new Gettysburg Tour Center building from Double Decker cam. The building is nearly fully enclosed.

07/28/2023

TLC Tours are back in Gettysburg enjoying a multi-day itinerary customized by Gettysburg Group Reservations. We thank you for being a valued client!

07/20/2023

We welcome all and it shows. Visit Gettysburg and you’ll see.

We can officially say Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is the most welcoming place in America! Gettysburg was recently named No. 1 on Booking.com’s list of "Most Welcoming Cities and Towns in the U.S.A."

In Adams County, you’ll find the nation's most famous Civil War battlefield, plus eclectic downtown shops, family-owned restaurants and rich agriculture.

Plan your to see why we’re No. 1 and experience small-town hospitality in a destination that’s big on history.

What's your favorite thing about Gettysburg?

Check out our ranking here: https://www.booking.com/articles/most-welcoming-destinations-2023.en-us.html

07/18/2023

For our groups coming in late spring 2024, we are excited to see the progress on the new Gettysburg Tour Center. The perfect place to shop for souvenirs & snacks, and have a restroom break during your visit. Contact us today for more information on bringing your groups to historic Gettysburg!

07/13/2023

If you are planning to visit Gettysburg the last weekend in July, there are plenty of Military Events taking place between the National Park Service and WWII American Experience. We hope to see your groups in Gettysburg soon.

Take a journey back to July 1st, 2nd & 3rd 1863 in an Open-Air Double Decker bus or Air Conditioned

07/06/2023

Ready to start planning your visit to Gettysburg this fall for The National Apple Harvest Festival (Oct. 7-8 and 14-15)? Please contact Gettysburg Group Reservations to help you plan.

Explore festivities ideal for maximizing the sweater weather season.

07/04/2023

Happy 4th of July America.

Did you know the first 50-star flag hangs in Gettysburg? The flag was donated by the Eisenhower's to Gettysburg Presbyterian Church, where they were members, and the flag is still on display inside the church.

06/28/2023

GGR had the pleasure of working with the 692nd Tank Destroyer Battalion Reunion group this past week. The guest of honor was WILBUR JACK MYERS – US Army, Corporal, Gunner 1st Platoon Co. B 692nd Tank Destroyer. Jack turned 100 this year and he is living proof of the greatest generation! #

06/26/2023

Lots of ground stabilization happening at Little Round Top. Can’t wait for everyone to see it when the work has been completed.

06/25/2023

We hope you will visit Gettysburg during the 160th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg and attend some of the events Daniel Lady Farm.

This week marks the start of the 160th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. Daniel Lady Farm will host Reenactments from June 30th - July 2nd with Federal Volunteer Brigade Medical Staff, 69th PA Field Hospital. The reenactment event is very popular and other events include live demonstrations, live music, presentations, stories, vendor tents, food/drink tents and more.

We encourage all visitors to Gettysburg next weekend to attend some of the events at Daniel Lady Farm. Of course, after you take a Gettysburg Battlefield Bus Tour.

06/24/2023

Some beautiful photos providing updates to the rehabilitation project at Little Round Top. Each photo provides details of what is taking place and why the work is being performed. Great job NPS!

06/23/2023

A preview of the rehab work being done at Little Round Top, courtesy of the NPS.

06/19/2023

If your group is looking for a kid/adult friendly place during your travels to Gettysburg, Mr Ed's Elephant Emporium is a wonderful stop along the way.