Gettysburg Heritage Center Museum-Film-Gift Shop

A New Perspective - The Town & The Battlefield

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The Gettysburg Heritage Center offers a new and unique look at the Battle of Gettysburg. Discover what life was like for the civilians living in the town before, during and after the horrific 3-day battle. Utilizing artifacts, historical documents, interactive displays and 3D video & photography, learn how ordinary people did extraordinary things in a time of crisis. Discover… The Town, The People, Their Stories.

Bordering the Gettysburg National Military Park battlefield, the Heritage Center and Museum is an educational and entertaining experience for families and tour groups of all ages. Learn what the Battle of Gettysburg meant to the people who lived here during the war.

Find out how the people reacted to the invasion of the town – freeze, flee or fight? Hear accounts of ordinary people doing extraordinary things in a time when their home was in turmoil.

Located in the lobby of the Heritage Center is one of Gettysburg’s finest gift shops, offering an extensive selection of quality gifts:

Books - Collectibles - Apparel - Souvenirs - Educational Materials - Replica Weapons - Art - Home Decor - Toys & Games

The tour of the Heritage Center concludes with the Award-Winning movie "Gettysburg Animated Map," the best orientation to understanding the Battle of Gettysburg. Presented in conjunction with the Civil War Trust, the 20-minute high-definition program takes an in-depth look at the three day battle, including the aftermath and the dedication of Soldiers' National Cemetery. This movie is a "must-see" before touring the battlefield.