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Washington Street, 1863A 2 hour walking tour that showcases the civilians of Gettysburg who witnessed the horror of war, highlighting historic buildings and their importance along Washington Street.
The research is about rediscovering first hand accounts describing civilian life and the musings of soldiers who tactically and tragically occupied the streets of Gettysburg those three long days July 1863.
Ken’s knowledge and pure joy gained in finding these life lines connecting the present and the past is humbling and contagious! Ken brings July 1863 in the small town of Gettysburg to life.
The tour starting location is to be announced.
One could call Washington Street the 'College Street'. This tour will take us to the college and back down to to High Street. We will focus on the people that lived in these homes in 1863.
This is a leisurely paced walk… No hiking… on paved roads…wheelchairs are manageable.
Tickets for All carriage, horseback, walking and car tours can be purchased online at the link provided or in person at the Gettysburg Heritage Center.
Meeting
We are meeting on the sideway across the street from the train Station, (106 N Washington street) In front of t he 7-11, you will have to park some place else , let me know if you have any questions
Parking Suggestions
After your train tour, stay parked in their lot
We recommend that you use the Race Horse Ally Parking Garage behind the Gettysburg Hotel
https://www.gettysburgpa.gov/parking-department/pages/racehorse-alley-parking-rha-0
Or park on an NPS lot and take the Lincoln Line trolley into town.
http://www.rabbittransit.org/Schedules/FreedomTransit/LincolnLineMap.aspx
If you have any questions let us know
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GettysburgRailway, 106 Constitution Ave, Gettysburg, PA 17325, United States
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