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Gettysburg is a lovely historical town in central Pennsylvania, best known as the home of Gettysburg National Battlefield, which preserves one of the American Civil War's most important battle sites. Gettysburg National Military Park is home to the Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center, which showcases Civil War-era artifacts and weapons. Nearby, the Gettysburg National Cemetery commemorates the site of United States President Abraham Lincoln's iconic 1863 Gettysburg Address speech. A plethora of living history museums detail the region's civilian history, including the Jennie Wade House, the Shriver House Museum, and the David Wills House. Visitors can explore the region's cultural heritage at the Gettysburg Heritage Center, explore the former home of a United States President at Eisenhower National Historic Site, or tour the city's delicious food scene as part of tours by Savor Gettysburg.
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