Wonder Women of Gettysburg: Hidden Valor
Explore the streets of Gettysburg through one of the most unique Civil War experiences and uncover the heroic Civil War deeds performed by the fierce women of this tumultuous time.
Join the Wonder Women of Gettysburg Tour to discover the powerful displays of courage and tenacity by some of the nation’s strongest women during America’s most treacherous conflict.
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Wonder Women of Gettysburg: Hidden Valor Tour
Wonder Women of Gettysburg: Hidden Valor Tour reveals the often overlooked story of the women who stared into the dark face of war and laughed back. The gruesome battle of Gettysburg is forever remembered as one of the worst of the Civil War. Discover what roles Gettysburg's heroic women donned to preserve and defend their country.
Meeting location: In the backyard at The Brickhouse Inn Bed & Breakfast at 452 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325
Starting Time: 11 AM
Pet Policy: Pets are welcomed!
Alcohol Policy: No Drinking Permitted
Adults Only: No
Where to Meet, Park, and Directions
In the backyard at The Brickhouse Inn Bed & Breakfast at 452 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325
We recommend parking near the Tillie Pierce House Inn. To see options, click below: PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN BRICKHOUSE INN PARKING. You will be towed. THIS IS RESERVED FOR OVERNIGHT GUESTS. Use parkme.com for more parking locations.
Ramon Gonzalez
Daniel did a phenomenal job of keeping me engaged while touring the town. Keep up the good work!!!
Joseph L.
The tour was outstanding. My wife and I had a great experience, I was even able to capture on my cellphone what appears to be a spirit while in the.....
Chris Faris
Jim was an amazing and very informative tour guide! Highly recommend!
Tour Preview: Where You’ll Go
Tillie Pierce House
Hear about the dread experienced and overcome by the many daughters of Gettysburg during the Civil War at the Tille Pierce House. Pierce’s brave actions, immortalized in a book twenty-five years after the war, saved the lives of countless soldiers.
Gettysburg Hotel
During the Civil War, the Gettysburg Hotel, then the McClellan’s Hotel, was a makeshift headquarters for the Daughter of Charity, who nursed soldiers Union soldiers back to health. Learn their fascinating history at this iconic Gettysburg Hotel.
Train Station
Discover how one brave young girl played a crucial role in the outcome of the Civil War. With Confederate soldiers fast approaching, she hid this Gettysburg Train Station’s telegraph key out of sight under the watchful eye of enemy soldiers, forever changing history.
What is the Wonder Women of Gettysburg Tour About?
Seven thousand men lost their lives at the Battle of Gettysburg. While they are well-remembered and honored for their valiant efforts, the women of Gettysburg are often forgotten. This tour aims to change that. Join the Wonder Women of Gettysburg Tour to hear about death-defying feats of bravery and kindness performed by the extraordinary women of the Civil War.
Learn how their contributions on and off the field altered the course of American history. Without their bravado and caring touch, many soldiers would have died a lonesome and painful death. The Daughters of Charity faced impossible odds to save dozens of lives and made the passing of others as painless as possible.
But their efforts went further than nursing the living and tending to the dead. Take in stories of ironclad determination carried out by women like Elizabeth Thorn. As hell rained down around her, she managed to dig 105 graves while pregnant! The putrid stench of corpses drove all the men around her to quit, but not Thorn.
On the Wonder Women of Gettysburg Tour, you’ll visit historic buildings and hear about Gettysburg’s most famous battles and the women who changed the world behind the scenes. Reserve your spot today to experience this unique Civil War tour of Gettysburg!
Reasons to Take the Wonder Women of Gettysburg Tour
When picturing the Civil War, images of bearded and scarred men carrying rifles, clad in blue and grey, often come to mind. B ... ut women played just as large a role as any. Take the Wonder Women of Gettysburg Tour to learn the impact women had on and off the field in Gettysburg.
The Wonder Women of Gettysburg Tour is perfect for all ages! Our experienced tour guides provide an engaging and exciting jou ... rney for anyone interested in Civil War history. They are also perfect for inspiring the young daughter in your family who is looking for strong female role models. Bring the whole family along and discover the magic of girl power.
If it's your first time in Gettysburg, then why not get a good lay of the land? You’ll walk past the most historic and well ... -known monuments while learning about the atrocities that plagued the town during the Civil War. Hear Gettysburg’s story firsthand while learning about the important role women played in it all.
Most Gettysburg tours cover the same topics, discussing the battle, its implications in the larger war, and those who died in ... it. But the Wonder Women of Gettysburg tour digs just a little bit deeper. We uncover the hidden heroines behind the soldiers who gave their lives for freedom and liberty. Take a tour like no other and go home knowing more than you ever expected.
Need to fill in the gaps of your Civil War knowledge? Let the Wonder Women of Gettysburg tour guide you in learning everythin ... g there is to know about Gettysburg and the Civil War. Our tour covers material rarely read about in textbooks and seldom discussed anywhere else. Reserve your spot on our tour today!
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