An American History Railroad Jaunt!!!
Begin your tour at the Lincoln Train Museum where you will experience the spirit of the men and women who achieved our American independence and freedoms as you journey through the history of our nation with President Abraham Lincoln. Enjoy American history presentations and collections, interactive train layouts, President Lincoln's Funeral Journey, a ride on our recreated funeral car United States, hands-on activities, and more.
The Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad Station, which operated from 1858 to 1942 and served as a hospital during the Battle of Gettysburg, a transportation depot for both incoming resources and supplies, as well as outgoing wounded after the battle, and the place where President Lincoln arrived in Gettysburg on his journey to deliver the Gettysburg Address.
Experience President Abraham Lincoln’s immortal Gettysburg Address in the place, in which it was written, and visit the historic David Wills House, in the center of downtown Gettysburg. The home of lawyer David Wills was the site where Lincoln would stay and finish the Gettysburg Address on the evening of November 18, 1863.
The Northern Central Railway in New Freedom, Pennsylvania operates a passenger steam train that chronicles the railway's role in Civil War history along the Northern Central Railway route. Check the ride schedule at Northern Central Railway and experience an entertaining, educational railroad journey.
Lunch at the New Freedom Rail Trail Cafe serving a wide variety of delicious homemade menu items, including many sandwiches, salads, soups and deserts using locally sourced ingredients.
117 N. Front Street, New Freedom, PA 17349 (717) 227-0299 |
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Stop on your way back to Gettysburg and enjoy the unique dining and shopping opportunities of the Markets at Hanover. The Food Court is open Wednesday through Sunday (hours vary).
1649 Broadway, Hanover, PA 17331 (717) 646-1649 |
Hanover Junction played a strategic role during the Civil War as a vital railroad junction of the Northern Central Railroad and the Hanover Branch Railroad and as a critical telegraph station for communications between Washington, D.C. and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. See also our Side Trips page.
2433 Seven Valleys Road, Seven Valleys, PA 17360
2433 Seven Valleys Road, Seven Valleys, PA 17360
Exploring on a weekend, cross the CSX rail lines and enjoy a farm museum and an old time country store as well as a delicious full family style meal while an operating ceiling train runs above the dining area at historic Hickory Bridge Farm.
96 Hickory Bridge Road, Orrtanna, PA 17353 (717) 642-5261
96 Hickory Bridge Road, Orrtanna, PA 17353 (717) 642-5261
On weekdays, visit the Peace Light Memorial early and you just might get lucky and get a shot of the Gettysburg 107, a GP10 L Diesel Locomotive that was built in 1955 for the Pennsylvania Railroad as it delivers commodities such as canned goods along a 25-mile track from Gettysburg through Biglerville, Aspers, and Gardners to Mount Holly Springs.
Oak Hill on the Mummasburg Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325
Oak Hill on the Mummasburg Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325
Hollabaugh Bros. Fruit & Farm Market. Some of the commodities delivered by the Gettysburg 107 include produce from the local orchards and farms. One of our favorites is Hollabaugh Bros. Fruit & Farm Market in Biglerville, Pennsylvania. You will find many nutritious fruits and vegetables, scrumptious baked goods and local crafts.
545 Carlisle Road, Biglerville, PA 17307 (717) 677-8412
545 Carlisle Road, Biglerville, PA 17307 (717) 677-8412
Walk in President Lincoln's footsteps as you explore the hallowed and historic Soldiers' National Cemetery. President Abraham Lincoln arrived in Gettysburg on November 18, 1863 to deliver "a few remarks" which would be known as the Gettysburg Address. He delivered the address at the ceremonies dedicating the Soldiers' National Cemetery the next day.
1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA 17325
1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA 17325