Ford Family Day | FREE educational programs at the Gettysburg National Military Park
The Gettysburg Foundation announced that the Ford Motor Company Fund is sponsoring a day of FREE educational programs at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center, 1195 Baltimore Pike on Saturday, August 8th! Adults and children will receive complimentary admission to the Cyclorama, Film and Museum Experience and enjoy other special events courtesy of the Ford Motor Company Fund.
FREE programs include:
Cyclorama, Film and Museum
8:15 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Timed Tickets are required and available at the Ticketing Counter at the Visitor Center.
Start with our feature film “A New Birth of Freedom” narrated by Morgan Freeman, then spend time with the world-famous “Battle of Gettysburg” Cyclorama painting in the round, followed by a browse through the 12-gallery museum.
Explore and More with a Licensed Battlefield Guide
10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Ford Motor Company Fund Education Center at the Visitor Center
A 30-minute interactive program with a Licensed Battlefield Guide focused on education and family fun.
Family Activities Tent
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
At Visitor Center Front Entrance
A Family Activities Tent full of special programs and hands-on history activities just for kids will be presented with a variety of history stations. Stations will include a stage where a different living history Gettysburg “personality” will be revealed each hour; drilling stations for infantry, cavalry and artillery soldiers, and other activities will be offered on this special day. Children will receive keepsakes of this event.
Live Music
Enjoy period music from various musical entertainers from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. outdoors.
Ranger Site 3 (Outdoors)
A variety of musical acts will perform throughout the day highlighting musical traditions from historic to Americana.
Ice Cream Break
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Ranger Site 3 (Outdoors)
Enjoy a free scoop of locally-made Mr. G’s ice cream.
Picnic Lunch
A specially priced picnic lunch will be available for purchase between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on the patio outside of the Refreshment Saloon.
Additional information can be found at Ford Family Day.
