History Underfoot: A Seminary Ridge Self-Guided Tour
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Self-guided audio tour
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Duration 20-30 minutes
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Offline maps available
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Flexible start and pause
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Compatible with iOS and Android
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Use multiple times in a year
Explore the historic Seminary Ridge with a self-guided audio tour that brings the Battle of Gettysburg to life through engaging storytelling.
Featured Reviews
Included
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Easy-to-use app: download action’s tour guide app onto your phone
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Engaging storytelling: uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
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Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. proven with tons of rave reviews!
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Offline maps: no signal, no problem! works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
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Comprehensive route and stops: see it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
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Go at your own pace: start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
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Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
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Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. easy to use!
Excluded
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Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Explore the historic Seminary Ridge with a self-guided audio tour that brings the Battle of Gettysburg to life through engaging storytelling.
Highlights
- Step back in time to July 1863
- Experience the strategic battleground of Seminary Ridge
- Explore the Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center
- Discover the history of the Lutheran Theological Seminary
- Visit the home of Samuel Simon Schmucker
Meeting Point
After booking, search your email for "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow instructions NOW with Wi-Fi/data. Don't wait until onsite. What to bring: Charged smartphone, Power Bank, Headphones, & downloaded tour app.
111 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg, PA 17325 , United States
What to expect
Lutheran Theological Seminary
You’re standing in the Lutheran Theological Seminary’s campus. Long before it became the site of some of Gettysburg’s most heated clashes, it had a much more peaceful purpose as the oldest Lutheran seminary in the country. Samuel Simon Schmucker founded it in 1826, which makes it older than prestigious universities like NYU or Cornell! Note: The 1+ miles tour covers the essentials of Seminary Ridge in 30 minutes. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
Samuel Simon Schmucker Artillery House
See that big brick house on the corner to your right? The one with the gray roof and white accents. That’s the home of Samuel Simon Schmucker, founder of the seminary here at Gettysburg.
Valentine Hall
You’re walking past Valentine Hall, and it’s a striking reminder that the Battle Of Gettysburg did NOT spell the end of the seminary. Why not? Well, because this hall didn’t appear until 25 years AFTER the battle!
Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center
Today, this impressive brick building is the Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center, which features Civil War exhibits, fascinating wartime accounts, and visits to the cupola on top.
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular Works offline after download
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How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
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Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
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Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
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Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
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Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
What our experts say
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Bring headphones for an immersive audio experience.
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Start at the Lutheran Theological Seminary for context.
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Consider visiting the nearby Museum afterward.
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Download the tour before arriving for better access.
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Enjoy a snack at local cafes nearby after the tour.
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