In Their Footsteps: Abraham Lincoln’s 1863 Visit

Sat, 08 Nov, 2025 at 02:00 pm UTC-05:00

307 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA 17325-2602, United States | Gettysburg

Adams County Historical Society at Gettysburg
Publisher/HostAdams County Historical Society at Gettysburg
In Their Footsteps: Abraham Lincoln\u2019s 1863 Visit
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Abraham Lincoln spent just 25 hours of his life in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania—but in that brief visit he completed and delivered what many regard as the greatest speech in American history. Join historian Timothy H. Smith as we walk the streets of Gettysburg and explore the landmarks connected to Lincoln’s famous visit.
Tours begin at the Shriver House Museum.
100% of proceeds benefit the preservation of the Shriver House Museum, a nonprofit historic site operated by Gettysburg History.
$20/Youth (K-12); $25/ACHS members; $30/general admission; Free for children 5 and under
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