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Board your comfortable, air-conditioned coach at Washington DCs Union Station and travel 2.5 hours through the scenic Maryland and Pennsylvania countryside to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Listen to your guide provide historical background on the momentous Battle of Gettysburg during your drive. Fought in 1863, this three-day battle between Confederate and Union troops caused the highest number of casualties of any American Civil War battle — more than 46,000. Your first stop in Gettysburg is Shriver House Museum, where youll receive a living history tour which lasts approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. Tour the restored house of George Washington Shriver, located in the midst of the fighting during the Battle of Gettysburg. Learn about the harrowing experience of Shrivers family during the battle, visit the homes attic where two Confederate sharpshooters died, and see authentic Civil War bullets discovered in the house more than 100 years after the war. After this visit, we will depart and enjoy a break for lunch (own expense). Continue to the Gettysburg Battlefield and enjoy time to explore on your own. At the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center, watch a film about the battle narrated by actor Morgan Freeman and see a variety of informational exhibits about the battle commonly considered a turning point in the American Civil War. Admire the Gettysburg Cyclorama, a stunning miniature military diorama that depicts the fierce battle with the help of narration and sound effects. Throughout your visit, expert guides are on hand to answer your questions about the Battle of Gettysburg and its aftermath. We will board the coach again at 1:45pm to begin our Battlefield Tour. This portion of the tour lasts approximately 2 hours. Relax on your drive back to Washington DC, where your 10.5-hour tour concludes at Union Station.Additional InformationConfirmation will be received at time of bookingInfant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seatMinimum numbers apply. There is a possibility
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