Gettysburg History Trip 2026

Overview

The Gettysburg History Trip is a fantastic opportunity to connect with and experience local civil war history. We will be attending the 2026 Gettysburg Remembrance Day Parade, touring the battlefield, viewing a film and the cylcorama at the Gettysburg Battlefield Visitor Center and museum, and camping at the Artillery Ridge campground.

Logistics

  • Transport: Carpooling with leaders/parents.
  • Gather: 8:00 AM, Sat., Nov. 14, Lawton Center, 4301 Willow Ln, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
  • REMEMBER your Scouting for Food collection
  • Arrive: Artillery Ridge Campground, 610 Taneytown Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325 | Outback Site 2
  • Uniform: Class A. Dress for the weather. Include layers, gloves, and hat.
  • Cost: $0 for Webelos, $35 for Troop (cost includes camping, Visitor’s Center cyclorama/film experience, and transportation)
  • Return: Arrive at Lawton Center ~ 2:00 PM Sun., Nov 15

Food/Optional Expenses

  • Bring a bag lunch and snacks for Saturday.
  • Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast by patrol.
  • Bring money for fast food on the way home.
  • It is also recommended that scouts bring extra money for ice cream, snacks, and souvenirs on Saturday.
    Please see flyer for packing list.

Weather

  • Historically temperatures range between mid-30s to low-50s.
  • Be prepared for warmer and cooler weather, and, of course, be prepared for rain (Dressing in layers is recommended).
  • Sunscreen is always a good idea.