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Women of Gettysburg Historic Walking Half-Day Guided Tour

Women of Gettysburg Historic Walking Half-Day Guided Tour

Overview

While history focuses on the famous, today we'll look at the ordinary people, especially women, who protected the vulnerable, cared for the sick and wounded, buried the dead, and made life as safe as possible for the families left behind as the men of the town went off to war. You'll discover the stories of women like Tillie Pierce, Jennie Wade, and Elizabeth Thorn, who have statues or houses named after them, as well as women like Mary McAllister, Sallie Myers, and Philinda Humiston, who are rarely mentioned in history books but had a major impact on this tight-knit community in some of its darkest hours.

City: Gettysburg

Mon 18 Nov

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Starting at $24.00

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Mon 18 Nov

Starting at $24.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Thoroughly researched and accurate history

Professional and courteous guide

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church

Discover the experience of Mary McAllister during the Battle of Gettysburg.

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church

Salome "Sally" Myers nursed the wounded in this church during and after the battle. During this time, she made a connection to one soldier that ended in romance after the war.

Shriver House Museum

This home was turned into a makeshift hospital during the battle, where Tillie Pierce and Harriet Shriver did their best to offer care to the wounded.

Jennie Wade House

This historic bouse was the home of the single civilian casualty during the Battle of Gettysburg, Jennie Wade.

Evergreen Cemetery

The pregnant wife of the cemetery's caretaker was said to have dug 105 graves singlehandedly following the battle.

Dobbin House Tavern

One of the final stops on the Underground Railroad, this tavern once witnessed a fugitive slave mother make an agonizing choice.

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