The Hall of Presidents allows visitors an up-close and personal view of each United States President. Life-size, wax figures of each President, and miniatures of the First Ladies, are presented with an interesting, story-telling audio, giving details of each Presidency.
The Lincoln Train Museum is a train-lovers’ dream. Miniature trains of all shapes and sizes delight the young and old alike. Then, climb aboard the Lincoln train and “ride” along as President Abraham Lincoln makes his way towards Gettysburg to dedicate the Gettysburg National Cemetery where he made the now famous “Gettysburg Address.”
There are a number of other museums to enhance your visit. The American Civil War Museum, the Soldier’s Museum, the Jennie Wade House and many others recreate the past in a variety of exciting displays.
Other attractions available to help transport visitors back in time include Gettysburg Train rides, horse-drawn carriage rides, ghost walking tours, and numerous Civil War artifact and clothing stores. Visitors will also want to view the battle in miniature at the Gettysburg Diorama.
Re-enactments are a thrilling and unique way to relive the past. Smaller reenactments take place many times at various campgrounds during the summer, allowing guests to get a closer, more personal experience. A large Reenactment is held each year during the first week of July, with hundreds of re-enactors, vendors and other participants re-creating the three day battle.
For fun that is not history-related, check out the Land of Little Horses or Mr. Ed’s Elephant Museum. The Little Horses features performing miniature horses and a variety of daily events with the horses or other animals living on the farm. It will delight the young and young-at-heart.
Mr. Ed’s is a local icon, featuring one of the largest and most unique collections of elephants in the world. Displays in the museum include elephants of all shapes, sizes and uses – including a child’s potty training chair! Visitors are invited to shop in the gift shop and candy store and then visit Miss Ellie, a nine-foot tall talking elephant. The best part about this museum – it’s free!