Description
Experience the drama, the heroism, the triumphs and defeats of a conflict during which the very fate of the nation hung in the balance with this self-guided audio tour of the Battle of Gettysburg!
Tour the Gettysburg Battlefield:
Tired of dry, lifeless history lessons? Bring the Civil War to life with this exciting audio tour of Gettysburg, one of the most important battles in American history. Here, Union forces staged a nearly impossible defense against Confederate attackers—and won! Walk in the footsteps of Civil War soldiers, re-live the battle strategies of the key Gettysburg generals, and embark on an adventure that brings this historic three-day battle to life.
Explore the battlefield from the comfort of your own car or rental while you listen to a detailed, blow-by-blow account of the battle. Dive deep into broad history and personal stories alike, stop wherever and whenever you want, and truly immerse yourself in this turning point in American history.
As you journey through the battlefield, you’ll also journey through time — following the harrowing events of the 3-day battle, as the two generals tried to outsmart and outmaneuver the other. You’ll learn about the bravery and humanity of individual soldiers. Best of all, you’ll visit Little Round Top, the high water mark of Pickett’s Charge, and the site of President Lincoln’s historic Gettysburg Address.
Experience the Battle of Gettysburg at these key battlefield sites:
■ The Civil War & Battle of Gettysburg
■ Birdseye View of the Field
■ McPherson Ridge
■ Eternal Light Peace Memorial
■ Oak Ridge Observation Tower
■ Sallie Memorial
■ Seminary Ridge Museum
■ North Carolina Memorial
■ Virginia Monument
■ Second Day of Battle
■ Pitzer Woods
■ Eisenhower National Historic Site
■ Warfield Ridge
■ Little Round Top
■ Valley of Death
■ Devil's Den
■ The Wheat Field
■ The Peach Orchard
■ Plum Run
■ The George Weikert Farm
■ Pennsylvania Memorial
■ Spangler's Spring
■ Line of Battle
■ Culp's Hill Tower
■ East Cemetery Hill
■ The High Water Mark & Pickett’s Charge
■ National Cemetery
■ Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address
RAVE REVIEWS:
“We had a blast. The history behind our nation and what shaped it to be today was fascinating to learn about. So much better than learning about it in school”
“Gave it 5 stars, but it deserves more! We spent 2.5 hours & could have done much more, but we had other things to do also. The app worked just as advertised, the GPS was so helpful."
APP FEATURES:
■ Plays automatically
The app knows where you are and which direction you are heading, and plays audio automatically about the things you are seeing, plus stories and tips and advice. Simply follow the GPS map & the routing line.
■ Fascinating stories
Be immersed in an engaging, accurate, and entertaining story about each point of interest. The stories are professionally narrated and prepared by local guides. Most stops also have additional stories that you can optionally choose to hear.
■ Works offline
No data, cellular or even wireless network connection needed while taking the tour. Download over Wi-Fi/Data Network before your tour.
■ Freedom of travel
No scheduled tour timings, no crowded groups, and no rush to move along past stops that interest you. You have total freedom to skip ahead, linger, and take as many photos as you’d like.
■ Award-winning platform
The app developers received the famous “Laurel Award” from the Newport Mansions, who use it for over a million tours/year.
FREE DEMO vs FULL ACCESS:
Check out the free demo to get an idea of what this tour is all about. If you like it, purchase the tour to get full access to all the stories!
QUICK TIPS:
■ Download ahead of time, over data or WiFi.
■ Be sure the phone battery is fully charged, or take an external battery pack. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. This app uses your location service and GPS tracking feature to allow real-time tracking of your route.