Explore your family history at Gettysburg National Military Park

Did you ever wonder if you had an ancestor that fought in the Civil War? World War II? Join a National Park Service Ranger for a free 45-minute introduction to genealogy, with a particular focus on uncovering your family’s military history. Discover the knowledge and skills needed to track down your ancestors and get access to the free tools and databases provided by Ancestry.com in the newly redesigned McKenna Foundation Resource Room at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center. This free program is open to the public, holds special focus on military history as we recognize Veterans Day and takes place in the Ford Education Center at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center.