Gettysburg Civil War 150th Anniversary Events

Gettsyburg, Pennsylvania, the site of the American Civil War's most famous battle, kicked off its five-year commemoration on April 29, 2011. Through 2015, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania - the scene of more than 50,000 casualties in just three days in 1863 - will remember this important period in history with re-enactments, living history, solemn remembrances and the opening of a new museum housed in one of the most historic buildings in America. Following is a list of Gettysburg events honoring the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War.

Note that some of the biggest events will take place in 2013 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. The historic town will observe this important anniversary through 10 continuous days of ceremonies, programs, re-enactments and the opening of the Seminary Ridge Museum, from June 28 through July 7, 2013.

Gettysburg is located about an hour and a half northwest of Washington DC. For general visiting information, see a Visitors Guide to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

2012 Events

• July 1 - 3, 2012
  149th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg
  Gettysburg National Military Park
  
  
• July 6 - 8, 2012
  Gettysburg 149th National Civil War Battle Reenactment
  
  
• July 7, 2012
  Confederates Take The Shriver House
  The Only In Town Reenactment
  Shriver House Museum
  
  
• November 17, 2012
  10th Annual Remembrance Illumination
  Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center
  
  
• November 17, 2012, 1:00 p.m.
  Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremonies
  
  
• November 19, 2012, 9:30 a.m.
  149th Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address
  Gettysburg National Military Park
  
  
• November 24 - December 15, 2012
  A Civil War Christmas at the Shriver House
  Shriver House Museum

2013 Events

• July 1 - 3, 2013
  150th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg
  Gettysburg National Military Park
  
  
• July 4 - 7, 2013
  Gettysburg 150th National Civil War Battle Reenactment
  
  
• July 6, 2013
  Confederates Take The Shriver House
  The Only In Town Reenactment
  Shriver House Museum
  
  
• November 16, 2013 at Sunset
  11th Annual Remembrance Illumination
  Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center
  
  
• November 16, 2013, 1:00 p.m.
  Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremonies
  
  
• November 19, 2013, 9:30 a.m.
  150th Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address
  Gettysburg National Military Park

2014 Events

• July 1 - 3, 2014
  151st Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg
  Gettysburg National Military Park
  
  
• July 5, 2014
  Confederates Take The Shriver House
  The Only In Town Reenactment
  Shriver House Museum
  
  
• November 15, 2014 at Sunset
  12th Annual Remembrance Illumination
  Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center
  
  
• November 15, 2014, 1:00 p.m.
  Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremonies
  
  
• November 19, 2014, 9:30 a.m.
  151st Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address
  Gettysburg National Military Park

2015 Events

• July 1 - 3, 2015
  152nd Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg
  Gettysburg National Military Park
  
  
• July 4, 2015
  Confederates Take The Shriver House
  The Only In Town Reenactment
  Shriver House Museum
  
  
• November 19, 2015, 9:30 a.m.
  152nd Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address
  Gettysburg National Military Park
  
  
• November 21, 2015
  13th Annual Remembrance Illumination
  Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center
  
  
• November 21, 2015, 1:00 p.m.
  Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremonies