Gettysburg Living History Town Tours
In cooperation with Reluctant Witnesses, Historic Town Tour, and Victorian Carriage Company
Tour the town of Gettysburg with battle veteran James H. Maclay (as portrayed by actor Jeff Greenawalt). Walk with this local miller who volunteered to serve in the United States Army during the Civil War. Listen as he brings to life the stories told to him by the townspeople as well as the events that happened to him during and after the battle. View surviving structures and understand what happened within and without their walls during and soon after the battle. These are living history tours done in first person. Each tour is also a history lesson you will never forget! Stories of the citizens of Gettysburg are taken from the accounts they wrote. The experiences of James Maclay come from his writings and the history of his unit. This is not a mere regurgitation of memorized trivia, it is a very compelling performance about the very real emotions and response of the people in crisis who lived through the Battle of Gettysburg.
The tours are leisurely paced walks… no hiking… on sidewalks and paved roads…wheelchairs are manageable.
The tours are leisurely paced walks… no hiking… on sidewalks and paved roads…wheelchairs are manageable.
Meeting
The "Downtown Tour" will start outside 11 Lincoln Square. We will meet by the statue of President Lincoln and the benches. The "Reluctant Witness Tour" of lower Baltimore Street begins at Unity Park, across Lefever Street from Mr. G's Ice Cream. We will meet by the statue of the drummer boy. Either tour is about two hours long.
Admissions
Admissions for the tours can be purchased online at GettysburgWalkingTours and clicking on the date and tour of your choice.
Don’t see a date and time that fits your schedule? I’ll try to schedule a tour at a special time for you if you call or text 717-357-6082 or email [email protected].
Prices
Adult prices for age 15 years and older are $20, youth prices for ages 11 thru 14 years are $13, and children 10 years of age and younger are free.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
The "Downtown Tour" will start outside 11 Lincoln Square. We will meet by the statue of President Lincoln and the benches. The "Reluctant Witness Tour" of lower Baltimore Street begins at Unity Park, across Lefever Street from Mr. G's Ice Cream. We will meet by the statue of the drummer boy. Either tour is about two hours long.
Admissions
Admissions for the tours can be purchased online at GettysburgWalkingTours and clicking on the date and tour of your choice.
Don’t see a date and time that fits your schedule? I’ll try to schedule a tour at a special time for you if you call or text 717-357-6082 or email [email protected].
Prices
Adult prices for age 15 years and older are $20, youth prices for ages 11 thru 14 years are $13, and children 10 years of age and younger are free.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
