Bringing the Battle of Gettysburg to Your Classroom
Choose from 3 Different Tours
The Battle Begins! – July 1, 1863
We cover the events leading up to the battle including why Gettysburg, key individuals, locations, and strategy.
The Battle Rages – July 2, 1863
In this trip, we explore and discuss some of the famous locations of the battlefield such as Little Round Top and Devil’s Den.
Pickett’s Charge – July 3, 1863
In this virtual field trip, we walk in the same footsteps as the Confederate soldiers did as part of Pickett’s Charge.
Custom Virtual Field Trip
Looking for something else? We can customize any trip to meet the needs of your lesson including the Gettysburg Address, the town, or something else.
WHO WE ARE?
We have been giving private, group and virtual tours of the Gettysburg battlefield for years. While we are not Licensed Battlefield Guides, we are able to provide you with high-quality tours for your group or classroom. Rather than focusing on a lot of “boring history” our virtual field trips bring an overview the battle mixed with primary sources and intriguing stories from the actual participants.
Looking for something else?
In addition to our virtual field trips listed above, we can create a customized trip tailored specifically to your classroom needs. Anything from the Gettysburg Address to Battlefield monuments and town tours. We work with you to provide an optimal trip within your time restraints. We provide tips for prior to the trip, resources to share during and an assessment for after the trip.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR A COMPLETE LESSON
ORIENTATION MAPS
We provide Google Earth files for you to share with your students to orient them prior to the trip.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Primary sources are included with every virtual field trip to aid in student learning and engagement.
LESSON MATERIALS
Additional lesson materials including worksheets and assessments are available for every trip.
READY TO BOOK YOUR VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP?