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First Friday Events, Tours & Programs at Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad Station, July 2019
July 5, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
$35
Visitors to the Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad StationTM have an opportunity to enjoy First Friday events, tours and programs throughout the 2019 summer season. Take time to explore the station through a self-guided tour. Learn about the railroad’s role at Gettysburg and President Abraham Lincoln’s arrival for the dedication of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery where he delivered the Gettysburg Address. The museum offers free admission. The Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad StationTM is located at 35 Carlisle Street, Gettysburg.
First Friday, July 5, 2019, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Path of a President: Lincoln’s Journey Through Gettysburg
Follow in the footsteps of President Abraham Lincoln beginning with his arrival at the railroad station on the eve of Nov. 18, 1863. A Gettysburg Licensed Town Historian/Guide will take you on an hour journey through the streets of Gettysburg on First Friday, July 5, 2019 at 4:30 p.m.
Begin your tour at the Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad StationTM, located at 35 Carlisle Street, Gettysburg, and walk to the David Wills House to view the Lincoln bedroom where the President put the finishing touches on his Gettysburg Address. Follow in President Lincoln’s footsteps to the Presbyterian Church where he met with the Ohio Republican Delegation before boarding his train back to Washington, D.C. Along the journey, hear the stories the civilians shared of what they saw and heard during the 25 hours Lincoln spent in Gettysburg.
Reservations required in advance. Single ticket $35. To purchase tickets, visit GettysburgFoundation.org or call Reservations at 877-874-2478.