10/05/2026
🇺🇸 GETTYSBURG IS ABOUT TO HAVE A WEEK LIKE NO OTHER! 🇺🇸
If you’ve been looking for a reason to visit Gettysburg this November, November 18–22, 2026, is the week to do it!
Gettysburg will come alive with a once-in-a-generation recreation of President Abraham Lincoln’s 1863 visit, the Gettysburg Address, Dedication Day, live music, remembrance events and more — all happening during America’s 250th anniversary year.
And one of the coolest parts? A STEAM TRAIN IS COMING TO GETTYSBURG! 🚂
🚂 Wednesday, November 18
A replica 4-4-0 American-style steam locomotive will arrive at the historic Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad Station at approximately 3 PM, carrying President Lincoln — portrayed by Hollywood actor Billy Campbell — along with members of his cabinet.
The locomotive, No. 17 William H. Simpson, was built in 2013 by Kloke Locomotive Works and is now owned by Northern Central Railway of York. It looks like a classic wood-burning steam locomotive, but it actually runs on recycled waste oil!
This is part of Lincoln at Gettysburg: Shall Not Perish, a special recreation of Lincoln's 1863 visit to Gettysburg.
🇺🇸 Thursday, November 19
The recreation continues with Lincoln’s visit to the battlefield and the procession from Lincoln Square to Soldiers’ National Cemetery, followed by the Dedication Day commemoration honoring the soldiers who were being reinterred there in 1863.
🎶 Friday, November 20
History gives way to music!
Live on Lincoln Square brings Uncle Kracker, Six Wh***ey Revival and Nick Mich Music to the heart of downtown Gettysburg for a full evening of live music.
🕯️ Saturday, November 21
Experience one of Gettysburg’s most moving traditions — the 24th Annual Remembrance Day Illumination.
More than 3,500 luminaries will light the graves of Civil War soldiers at Gettysburg National Cemetery while the names of the fallen are read throughout the evening.
And there’s even more happening throughout the weekend, including the Foothills Artists Studio Tour on November 21–22.
🍂 Want to make a weekend of it?
Granite Hill Camping Resort is open through Thanksgiving weekend, and we have a limited number of sites available for this special week in Gettysburg.
Come camp, explore Gettysburg and experience this incredible lineup of events — but BOOK SOON!
November 18–22, 2026. ~ Gettysburg. History in the making.
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This train is coming to Gettysburg! You can see it on Wednesday and Thursday, November 18 and 19, 2026, during the recreation of President Lincoln's 1863 Gettysburg Address. It will be arriving at the Gettysburg Train Station on November 18th at 3:00pm.
This replica 4-4-0 American-style standard steam locomotive will bring President Lincoln (portrayed by Hollywood actor Billy Campbell) and members of his cabinet into Gettysburg on the same date as 163 years ago in 1863. They are arriving for the November 19th commemoration reenactment of the Soldier's National Cemetery where 3,500+ Union soldiers, killed in the Battle of Gettysburg, were being transferred from their temporary graves on the fields around town.
This "No. 17 William H. Simpson" train is a 4-4-0 American-style standard steam locomotive. It was built in 2013 by Kloke Locomotive Works and is now owned by the Northern Central Railway of York, PA. Though it looks like an old wood burner, it actually runs cleanly on recycled waste oil. Rides may be available, stay tuned.
Note: The area around the train station will be closed to vehicle traffic from Sunday, November 16 through Sunday, November 22. Free satellite parking with shuttles will be available. There will be seating on bleachers in the square for some events and tickets (free) will be required to enter this area. No tickets are needed to watch activities on the large screens placed on Chambersburg and Baltimore Streets.
There is more information about schedules, train rides and maps that are being developed, which we will share as they become available. Main Street has created a FAQ answer sheet at https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6646afc346f0956b212156fe/t/6abac79b34216113bf0cca42/1790625691911/FAQ_published+09.01.2026.pdf. Tickets for all events can be ordered online at https://www.universe.com/explore?query=Lincoln%2520at%2520Gettysburg&loc=Gettysburg%252C%2520PA%252C%2520USA&ll=39.8309293%252C-77.2310955. Find a simple schedule of reenactment events at https://lincolnatgettysburg.org/program-schedule. Information about a live music fundraising concert on November 20: https://www.mainstreetgettysburg.org/concert.
Congratulations Gettysburg. This will be an event of a lifetime!
