On your next group tour through Gettysburg, be sure to visit the David Wills House. This new National Park Service museum tells the story of the battle's aftermath, the effects it had on the town and the establishment of Soldier's National Cemetery. It features the room where President Lincoln finished one of our Nation’s most immortal speeches…the Gettysburg Address.  Come and experience one of our nation's historical treasures! 

New! Tour options are available for one hour self guided tours, tours with a costumed docent and special educational programs geared toward national curriculum teaching standards.

Convenient Booking

• No deposit required.
• Full payment required 14 days in advance of scheduled tour.
• Payment can be made via business check, money order or credit card (MasterCard, Visa, Discover).
• We offer one complimentary ticket for every 15 paying visitors and one complimentary ticket for the driver.

Unloading & Parking

Buses may unload passengers at the traffic circle (square side) in front of the David Wills House. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour to allow for traffic and disembarking. If your group is running more than 20 minutes late, please call 717-334-2436 to retain your visit/reservation. On arrival, a member of the David Wills House staff will greet your group at the Lincoln Statue on the square in front of the museum. Please listen closely as the staff member relays important information including museum rules, how to make the most of your visit and where to begin your tour.

Tours

The David Wills House museum can accommodate up to 70 visitors at one time. For parties of 20 or more, please plan to divide into two groups; the first half will start on the first floor, while the other half will begin on the second floor. Tours are self guided and take approximately 30-45 minutes; however, your group is welcome to spend as much time as needed. Museum highlights include the original bedroom furnishings used by President Lincoln during his 1863 visit, two 15-minute informational films and personal photographs and artifacts of the Wills family.

New! Tour options are available for one hour self guided tours, tours with a costumed docent and special educational programs geared toward national curriculum teaching standards.

Teachers: Please note we require one chaperone for every 15 students. Chaperones must stay with students at all times to ensure that they practice good museum etiquette.

Location

The David Wills House is conveniently located in the heart of the historic district of downtown Gettysburg. We are situated amongst an abundance of quaint shops, antique stores, museums and galleries, weekend farmer's markets, seasonal festivals, historical walking tours, wineries, fine dining establishments and world-class hotels and bed and breakfasts.