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Gettysburg

Historic town known for a pivotal Civil War battle and President Lincoln's famous address.

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Get ready to celebrate Independence Day in Gettysburg with battle reenactments commemorating the 158th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, honoring fallen soldiers with Taps playing nightly as part of the One Hundred Nights of Taps, and admiring fireworks at A Gettysburg Fourth! at Gettysburg Rec Park. The festivities start at 6 p.m. with food trucks and live entertainment and culminate with fireworks at 9:20 p.m. State mask mandates and most COVID restrictions are expected to be lifted by the Fourth of July and the fireworks will be livestreamed from the Destination Gettysburg Facebook page

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Gettysburg Guides

  • Iconic Places in the US

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    These monumental locations have maintained their status as bucket list-worthy travel destinations. Whether it's the iconic Hollywood sign that transports you into a movie or the dirt roads of Route 66, these landmarks are distinguished in how they have influenced culture across the US. Inspiring natural wonders, incredible architecture, sobering memorials, and outright stunning achievements of humanity: enjoy our Seeker-approved list of the most iconic landmarks in the US.

Gettysburg Articles

  • 17 of the Most Haunted Places in America

    Mysterious and spooky, ghosts have captivated the world for centuries. From ghost stories and seances to haunted tours of the most mysterious places on earth, the fascination with spirits and connecting with the departed skyrockets during autumn with cooler weather, long nights, and, of course, Halloween. The most haunted places in the U.S. are not […]

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  • The Best 4th of July Events for 2022

    As Americans begin to emerge from quarantine, cities from sea to shining sea are ready to celebrate the Fourth of July. Made a federal holiday in 1941, the US celebrates Independence Day on July 4th commemorating when the Declaration of Independence was adopted.  From patriotic parades and fireworks to battle reenactments and readings of the […]

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