Travels Through Time Civil War Bus Tour June 17-19, 2013
Three Epic Days, The Battle of Gettysburg
(Download the brochure and reservation form here)
The Ohio Historical Society invites you to join us this summer as we continue commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War and the importance of Ohio and Ohioans during this era of American history. This three-day tour includes visits to the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, PA, Gettysburg Visitors Center, dinner with Abraham Lincoln and a guided tour of the battlefield. As always, Travels Through Time tours are escorted by knowledgeable OHS staff to make your journey entertaining and fun.
Day One
We begin our trip with a stop at the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, PA. This is the only museum in the United States that portrays the entire story of the American Civil War. Then, we will enjoy dinner at Hickory Bridge Farm featuring country dining. The evening concludes with a visit from Abraham Lincoln.
Day Two
Our “tour day:” We begin with a stop at the Gettysburg Visitors Center where we will explore the exhibits in the museum and the famous cyclorama painting of the battle. Then, a licensed battlefield guide will lead our tour through the three day battle with fascinating stories of the soldiers who fought in and around the town for three days. After, you can explore historic downtown Gettysburg on your own—from the quaint pubs to antique shops.
Day Three
On our last day in Gettysburg, we will visit the National Cemetery where you can see the spot where Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address, plus the graves of hundreds of Ohioans who fought and died there. We conclude our tour with a visit to the Flight 93 Memorial Site in Shanksville, PA.
Pricing
Single, $709 (OHS Member, $669)
Double, $569 (OHS Member, $529)
Triple, $519 (OHS Member, $479)
Quad, $499 (OHS Member, $459)
Reservations
For more information or to reserve your seat: download the brochure and reservation form, call 800.686.1541 or email us at ohsbustrips@ohiohistory.org. The deadline for reservations is May 3, 2013.
Detailed Itinerary
Monday, June 17 8:00 a.m.
| Depart from Ohio History Center |
| 12:45 p.m. | Arrive at Shawnee State Park (PA); enjoy a box lunch (included) |
| 1:15 p.m. | Depart |
| 3:30 p.m. | Arrive in Harrisburg, PA; visit National Civil War Museum (included) |
| 5:00 p.m. | Depart |
| 6:15 p.m. | Arrive in Orratanna, PA; enjoy dinner at the Hickory Bridge Farm (included) |
| 8:30 p.m. | Depart |
| 9:00 p.m. | Arrive in Gettysburg for hotel check in |
Tuesday, June 18
| | Breakfast at the hotel (included)
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| 7:30 a.m. | Hotel departure |
| 8:00 a.m. | Visit the Gettysburg Visitor Center, museum exhibits and cyclorama (included) |
| 9:30 a.m. | Take a guided battlefield tour (guide included) |
| 12:30 p.m. | Shopping and lunch on your own in historic downtown Gettysburg |
| 3:00 p.m. | Return to hotel |
| 5:45 p.m. | Depart |
| 6:15 p.m. | Arrive in Emmitsburg, MD; enjoy dinner at the historic Carriage House (included) |
| 8:00 p.m. | Depart |
| 8:15 p.m. | Return to hotel |
Wednesday, June 19
| | Breakfast at the hotel (included) |
| 8:30 a.m. | Visit the Gettysburg National Cemetery |
| 10 a.m. | Depart |
| Noon | Arrive in Bedford, PA; take a guided tour and lunch at the historic Bedford Springs Hotel (included) |
| 2:30 p.m. | Depart |
| 3:30 p.m. | Arrive in Shanksville, PA; visit the Flight 93 Memorial Site |
| 4:30 p.m. | Depart |
| 9:00 p.m. | Arrive in Columbus at the Ohio History Center |