Guided Tours of the Historic George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital

Overview

Step back in time and explore the history of the George Spangler Farm. During your guided tour of the historic site, hear stories of the individuals connected to the farm.

During the Battle of Gettysburg, the George Spangler family farm became one of the Union Army's largest field hospitals, where more than 1,900 wounded soldiers received treatment. Today, the preserved 80-acre site shares the stories of those who lived, worked and received care there.

Explore the history of the site and the individuals connected to it through in-depth tours offered on select weekends. Timed shuttle and admission tickets are required. Timed shuttles depart the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center, located at 1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, at 9:40 a.m. and 1:10 p.m. on the published tour dates.