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Wonder Women of Gettysburg Walking Tour

Wonder Women of Gettysburg Walking Tour

Overview

While history tends to focus on the famous, this tour will examine the everyday individuals, particularly women, who looked out for the weak, treated the sick and injured, buried the dead, and made life as secure as they could for the families left behind as the town's men left for the war. You'll learn about the lives of women like Mary McAllister, Sallie Myers, and Philinda Humiston who are rarely mentioned in history books but had a significant impact on this close-knit community during some of its darkest times, as well as women like Tillie Pierce, Jennie Wade, and Elizabeth Thorn who have houses or statues named after them. With the help of this unique tour, learn more about the Wonder Women of Gettysburg.

City: Gettysburg

Mon 18 Nov

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Mon 18 Nov

Starting at $30.00

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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

1

Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church

Like many other large buildings, this church was used as a hospital during the battle. Discover the experience of Mary McAllister here.

2

Shriver House Museum

This home was used as a makeshift hospital, where the previously mentioned Tillie Pierce and Harriet Shriver did their best to nurse the wounded.

3

Jennie Wade House

This home was the location of the single civilian casualty during the battle.

4

Evergreen Cemetery

Following the battle, 105 graves were singlehandedly dug by the pregnant wife of the cemetery's caretaker.

5

Dobbin House Tavern

Stories say that a fugitive slave mother made an agonizing choice here, one of the last stops on the Underground Railroad.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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