Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center
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Cupola Tour at Seminary Ridge followed by Gettysburg Eddie’s and poking around the shops. Check out the pretzeltopped with crab dip and cheese😳 #fyp #gettysburg #couplesadventure #Roadtrip #traveltok #couplegoals #adventuretok
willtravelforfood23willtravelforfood23
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I admit, I didn't know anything about the history of this school and the significance of this location, particularly this building. Also, if you are doing the auto tour that the NPS offers, it starts at the nearby Reynolds field (visible from the cupola), so it was the perfect place to start. You just need to go a minute up the road for the first stop, plus you get the whole history of the significance of the location since the battle started right there. I bought a ticket for the cupola tour and museum ahead of time online (I think it was $32). It was absolutely worth it. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, the grounds are beautifully kept, the bathroom is really clean, and the tour and museum are amazing. The cupola tour lets you go up in the attic, where you can see the original construction and wood workmanship. Fascinating. I have a fear of heights and vertigo, but the cupola itself wasn't bad. There is a staircase and railing to the top, a wide basically double outer railing and plenty of space. And the views are amazing!! Our guide, Mary, was like a walking encyclopedia. She also clearly loves her job. The entire building is a museum. Each of the 3 floors of exhibits has a theme, and the exhibits are well done. I particularly enjoyed the floor about medicine and death during the Civil War.
L. FuL. Fu
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My Family & I came up to visit this beautiful piece of land & came away TOTALLY OVERWHELMED by what We learned about the Start of the CIVIL WAR on July 1st, 1861. This HISTORIC LANDMARK made ALL of Us REALIZE & then QUESTION how a BLOODY WAR can take place between the NORTH & SOUTH of Our Nation. Many Brave MEN Fought Valiantly & Died Bravely for what They ALL Believed in, THE RIGHT TO LIVE FREELY. The "SEMINARY RIDGE MUSEUM, GETTYSBURG" is filled w/ many Historical Artifacts that were found in the Protected Battlefields in & around GETTYSBURG. There are actual photographs that were taken at the time of the CIVIL WAR BATTLES. My 14 Yr. Old Grandson was SAD after He saw the MANY PICTURES of the DEATH & DESTRUCTION that took place during the actual BATTLES & the MAIMING of the SOLDIERS. This MUSEUM is an AMAZING Collection of Photos, Artifacts & other Relics that were handled by many of the COMBATANTS. This is a MUST-SEE for Anyone & Everyone Who wants to learn about CIVIL WAR HISTORY.
Dan ColemanDan Coleman
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We had the opportunity to participate in the escape room here called "Escape from Seminary Ridge". Getting the tickets were extremely easy and we did the room at night. We parked in the parking lot, but had to go all the way around the building to find the door. It is completely accessible though. I should have done some research about the building beforehand because there is an awesome 3 story museum under the attic space they are using for the escape room. I would give yourself a minimum of 90 minutes to view the museum. The escape room was clever and mixed with historical facts. While we didn't finish, we had such a fun experience. I won't review any of the actual escape room, you will just have to try it out for yourself.
Jennifer RobertsonJennifer Robertson
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What a beautiful building..you can feel the history of the place ...the staff were really helpful..once the heard i came from Scotland along with my 15yrd old son ..one of the staff went beyond their duty and looked out a soldier who fought at Gettysburg...our tour guide Cody was amazing telling us who was where while we were up in the cupola ..i would recommend going to Seminay Ridge Museum..definately be going back to that beautiful wee town..if i had to give a negative it would be that getting charge extra to to go up to the cupola..maybe add it all into one price
David MacmillanDavid Macmillan
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An awesome, new museum for your Gettysburg trip! Exhibits include the first day of the battle in detail, the experience in civil war hospitals, and the issues and stories surrounding slavery. Price of admission is fairly cheap, and while the optional cupola tour can dig into your wallet a bit it's totally worth it for history buffs in my opinion. So if you want a cheaper museum visit on your trip and want to know more about the first day of the battle this is the place to go ma friends. Peace!
John BakerJohn Baker
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Address
Valentine Hall, 61 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg, PA 17325
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(717) 339-1300
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Website
seminaryridgemuseum.org
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Schmucker Hall is an American Civil War site listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Adams County, Pennsylvania, that was constructed as the original Gettysburg Theological Seminary building.
attractions: Kennie's Markets, Gettysburg Recreation Park, The Federal Pointe Inn Gettysburg, Ascend Hotel Collection, Gettysburg Battlefield: Lee’s Headquarters, Dollar General, GettyPeds, Redding's Hardware & Sporting Goods, Etheric Connections LLC, A & A Village Treasures, Olinger House Bed and Breakfast, restaurants: Garryowen Irish Pub, The Gettysburger Company, Montezuma Restaurant, 101, Honey Bee Restaurant, Ragged Edge Coffee House, Antica Napoli Pizza, Tanias Mexican Restaurant & Store, Thai Elephant Walk, Presidents Coffee
