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Gettysburg, (T) 866-486-5735.
The Historic Gettysburg Railroad
Station
On February 12th
On November 18, 1863, President Abraham
Lincoln disembarked from his presidential train
celebrate the history of President Abraham Lincoln,
onto the platform at the Gettysburg Railroad
the Gettysburg Address and the man who made it
Station to make his way to the home of David
happen, Mr. David Wills as Gettysburg opens the
Wills before speaking at the dedication of the
doors to the newest historical museum, the David
National Cemetery. This station, built in 1859,
Wills House.
served as a field hospital during the Battle of
Gettysburg and transported 15,000 wounded
After two years of work, the David Wills House
soldiers after the battle back to their families.
will open during a yearlong celebration in
Gettysburg honoring the Abraham Lincoln
Today, the station is open free to the public
Bicentennial. Part of the Gettysburg National
offering interpretation of the building, the
Military Park, Main Street Gettysburg will be the
railroad, and the town. Located at 35 Carlisle
caretaker of this historical home, built in 1818.
Street, visitors are invited to visit daily 10 am
Located on the Lincoln Square in Downtown
to 4 pm and can learn more by calling 717-
Gettysburg, this beautiful structure served many
337-6608. The station is also home to the
roles – family home, office, vantage point for the
Pennsylvania Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial
Battle, hospital, accommodations for President
Commission created by Gov. Edward Rendell to
Lincoln on November 18, 1863 and the location
create and promote events to commemorate the
for the finishing touches on the immortal
200th anniversary of Lincoln’s birth.
Gettysburg Address.
Today, we invite you to walk through history and
learn the story of the aftermath of the 1863 Battle
of Gettysburg. Meet David Wills and understand
the important role this nearly unknown man
played for Gettysburg and our nation. Uncover
the history of Lincoln surrounding the dedication
of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery, the invitation
to give “a few appropriate remarks”, the story of
the finishing touches to the Address and the legacy
of the speech that lives on today. Explore seven
galleries, the restored office of David Wills where
he planned post-battle recovery efforts for the
Gettysburg community and see the restored room
Visit us online at www.gettysburg.travel
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