Seminary Ridge Museum
Housed in the old seminary building, which served as an observation post and field hospital during the first day of the battle. The museum tells the story of the first day's fighting and battlefield medicine.
Schmucker Hall, completed in 1832, was the main building of a Lutheran seminary. Union General Buford observed Confederate movements from its dome, and after the battle the building served as a field hospital. It is now a museum with four floors of exhibits on the first day's fighting, battlefield medical care, and the issues of slavery and religion. In summer, guided tours climb to the dome for views over the battlefield (a separate ticket is required). Admission is about $15, and there are fewer open days in winter.
Opening hours
10:00–17:00 (closed Mon & Tue in winter)
Nearby sights
- Oak Ridge Observation Tower
- Lincoln Square & Downtown Gettysburg
- Gettysburg Railroad Station
- David Wills House
- Shriver House Museum
- Farnsworth House Inn & Ghost Tours
- Dobbin House Tavern
- Jennie Wade House