How Do You Tour Pennsylvanias Civil War Battlefields?
While most Civil War battles were fought below the Mason Dixon Line, Pennsylvania hosted it’s own share of skirmishes and battles. The most significant battles were fought in Gettysburg and Hanover. Today, you can tour both sites and learn more about America’s Civil War. Venture out to see other pertinent Civil War sites around Pennsylvania if you have the time. Read on to learn more. Visit the Hanover Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce at 146 Carlisle St. in Hanover. Obtain directions and other information about the self-guided walking tour of the Hanover Battlefield. Call (717) 637-6130 for hours. Take the self-guided walking tour of the Hanover Battlefield. Follow the 18 wayside markers along Frederick Street and Broadway. Waysides identify relevant locations, including the spot where the Confederates invaded Pennsylvania, sites of repeated cavalry charges and the place where General Custer halted Confederate forces. Stop at the Hanover Junction Train Station Museum located in North C
