Really glad our family decided to go to the Gettysburg Museum of History on our latest trip-- impressive collection of US & world history photos, artifacts, etc from all presidents to epic battles to US culture/entertainment. Great for kids - my 5 & 8 year old sons were loving it! Don't miss this place on your next trip to Gettysburg!!
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The Gettysburg Museum Of History has over 4,000 artifacts on display. The Museum is FREE TO THE PUBLIC! The Museum covers all areas of American...
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The Gettysburg Museum Of History has over 4,000 artifacts on display. The Museum is FREE TO THE PUBLIC! The Museum covers all areas of American History. Military and Political History are the focus with some pop culture covered. Some highlights include: A lock of George and Martha Washington's hair, Abraham Lincoln's wallet and opera glasses,John Wilkes Booth's splint relic, the largest collection of Gettysburg battlefield relics on display in Gettysburg, an autograph or manuscript from each president, Harry Truman's hat, Dwight D. Eisenhower's golf clubs, JFK's rocking chair, suit, and bloodstained limousine upholstery from the assassination, the flag that flew during the attack on Pearl Harbor, Shell casing from Ruby's gun that Killed Oswald, Hitler's silver that was captured by U.S. forces at his home. The Fredrick G. Pfeffer collection of relics from Pickett's Charge. The Robert L. White collection of JFK, The Captain Good collection (wounded in action at Gettysburg) includes the items he used during the battle and the bullet that wounded him! Uniforms,flags, accoutrements, weapons, documents, photos, much much more!The Gettysburg Museum Of History also buys artifacts as well as sells them. Please stop by and see the most amazing collection in Gettysburg at no charge!
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Lansdale, Pennsylvania, United States
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Walkersville, Maryland
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Seriously!! This place has the most interesting collection of relics and artifacts and photographs and manuscripts I've seen in a super long time. There are bits and pieces of history from the Civil War, World Wars and various presidential administrations. Much to my surprise (and amusement!) the collection also includes some very personal items from Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley...very...
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Medina, Ohio
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Go to this place. Why aren't you there yet? This is the best free thing to do in Gettysburg. You could spend an afternoon here just looking at all the stuff, not only Civil War stuff but all kinds of things to go gaga over
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Before visiting the battle field, you must go to the museum first. Makes it easier to understand the locations where the battles initiated.
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Raleigh, North Carolina
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The features and layout were excellent. Could be more interactive, and it doesn't handle crowds all that well. But the info and displays were top-rate.
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Lewiston, Maine
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Based on reviews, I was determined to visit this FREE museum. It was closed the first time we tried (they were filming for a TV show in there). Undeterred, we tried again the next day. LOVED it Small in area (4 or 5 rooms), but chock full of interesting and unique things. Not just Civil War stuff.........Elvis, Marilyn Munroe, JFK....
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Great and free. This was the museum that the american pickers found items for and it is well worth your time. Plus its free!
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York, Pennsylvania, USA
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We stopped by this place after hearing lots of great things about it and it did not disappoint! Although this place is not very large it honestly has something for everyone! And how can you beat FREE! The owner was also very nice and talked to us about some of the artifacts he has in the museum. Overall it was...
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York, Pennsylvania
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Yes I said Free!!! Small older home convereted to a museum. Lots of unique items from the civil war to recent history. If you are in the area don't miss this hidden gem.
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Frederick, Maryland
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It was very interesting, a lot of info.Would like to go again.
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