Children of Gettysburg 1863® the interactive adventure for young historians. Journey back to 1863 with your family or students in Gettysburg’s most family-friendly children’s history museum.

The historic Rupp HouseTM is home to Children of Gettysburg 1863®, providing young visitors with a hands-on history experience in Gettysburg through the stories of the children, teens and young adults who lived here during and after the Battle of Gettysburg.

Designed for families and groups with children in grades K-5, the interactive adventure takes you on a journey through galleries such as Growing Up in Gettysburg, The Soldiers are Coming, Surviving the Battle and Remembering Gettysburg. The interactive exhibits and experiences provide a history-based setting for creativity, discovery and learning.

Living history and special events take place on select dates throughout the spring, summer and autumn seasons.

Admission tickets are currently issued for children/youth ages 12 and younger when accompanied by a ticketed adult. Tickets are available online at GettysburgFoundation.org, by calling 877-874-2478 or 717-334-2436, at the ticket counter inside the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center and on-site at Children of Gettysburg 1863®.

To purchase tickets for Children of Gettysburg 1863® and tours, events and programs offered by the Gettysburg Foundation, call 877-874-2478 or visit GettysburgFoundation.org.

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