About BattleofGettysburg.org

BattleofGettysburg.org is an independent educational and visitor information website created to help people understand the Battle of Gettysburg and explore the battlefield with context.

The site is designed for first-time visitors, families, students, teachers, Civil War readers, and anyone who wants a clear, respectful, and practical guide to Gettysburg.

What This Site Provides

BattleofGettysburg.org provides: battle summaries and day-by-day guides; battlefield location explainers; visitor planning resources; map-based learning tools; Gettysburg Address context; people and stories connected to the battle; articles on history, memory, and interpretation; downloadable guides and educational resources, where available.

Battle of Gettysburg illustration by Currier and Ives showing the famous three-day battle

Source: Currier and Ives

Independent Website Notice

BattleofGettysburg.org is not the official website of Gettysburg National Military Park, the National Park Service, or any government agency. Official park information should be confirmed through the National Park Service or relevant official sources.

Our Editorial Approach

The goal of this site is to be clear, useful, historically responsible, and transparent. Where details may change, the site directs visitors to verify current information. Where interpretation is debated, the site should avoid presenting speculation as fact.

Images used on this site are sourced from public domain collections, the Library of Congress, Wikimedia Commons, and other openly licensed archives. Full attribution details are provided on our Image Credits page

Corrections

History deserves care. If you believe something on this site is inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, or unclear, please contact us with the page URL and supporting information. Send a Correction or Suggestion