Battlefield BookFest & GettysNerd 2.0
A celebration of book, authors, and history!
Gettysburg History (Beyond the Battle Museum)
625 Biglerville Road
Gettysburg , PA 17325
Join us for an exciting celebration of literature, learning, and the stories that shape our collective past. Hosted by the American Battlefield Trust, this one-of-a-kind event will take place at the Adams County Historical Society in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Battlefield BookFest
Join a stellar lineup of renowned speakers and authors as they discuss their work, sign books, and share insights into pivotal moments of American history. We'll offer unique surprises throughout the day, and you can explore ticket packages designed to enhance your experience.
Speakers & Authors Include:
- Garry Adelman
- Friedericke Baer
- William A. Frassanito
- Will Greene
- Scott Hartwig
- Jim Hessler
- Carol Reardon
- And more...
The Battlefield BookFest also plays host to the Trust's annual American Battlefield Trust Prize for History award ceremony. The award, endowed by a generous donor to ensure no funds are diverted from the Trust’s primary mission, recognizes an outstanding published work focused on military history or a biography central to the nation’s formative conflicts: the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the Civil War. (Click here to see the schedule and speaker lineup.)
This year's finalists include*:
- Alan Pell Crawford, This Fierce People: The Untold Story of America's Revolutionary War in the South (Alfred A. Knopf)
- Erik Larson, The Demon of Unrest (Crown Publishing)
- Patrick O'Donnell, The Unvanquished: The Untold Story of Lincoln’s Special Forces, the Manhunt for Mosby’s Rangers, and the Shadow War That Forged America’s Special Operations (Grove Atlantic/Atlantic Monthly Press)
- Timothy Smith, The Inland Campaign for Vicksburg: Five Battles in Seventeen Days, May 1-17, 1863 (Kansas University Press)
- Alan Taylor, American Civil Wars: A Continental History (W.W. Norton & Company)
- Andrew Waters, Backcountry War: The Rise of Francis Marion, Banastre Tarleton and Thomas Sumter (Westholme Publishing)
GettysNerd 2.0
Back by popular demand, it's the quiz show that you don't want to miss — GettysNerd 2.0!
Many of us have that person in our lives who seems to know (or thinks they know) everything about Gettysburg—its people, places, and things in all their storied minutiae. Are you or your friend THAT person? Well, it’s time to put your Gettysburg knowledge to the test.
Join us on Friday, November 14, 2025, for the live quiz show. It's sure to be a night full of history, fun, and GettysNerds.
Do you think that YOU are the ultimate GettysNerd? Register to take the online test, and you could be one of the lucky few to join us live on stage.
Ticket Prices & Options
The Battlefield Bundle – Full event access to talks, meals, signings, and GettysNerd 2.0. (Save $15.00 per person.)
The Armchair General Bundle – All event access to all Friday talks, meals, signings, and GettysNerd 2.0. (Save $10.00 per person.)
Single Session Passes – This is an a la carte option for guests attending only one or two sessions.
Bundled Ticket Prices:
- The Battlefield Bundle – $115.00
- The Armchair General Bundle – $90.00
A La Carte Ticket Prices:
- Friday Morning Session – $20.00
- Friday Afternoon Session – $40.00
- Friday Evening (GettysNerd 2.0) Session – $40.00
- Saturday Morning Session – $30.00
Click here to see our refund policy.
*Please note: all finalists have been invited to speak at the Battlefield BookFest, but the speaker lineup and schedule are subject to change. Author signings and sales at this event are by invitation only. We appreciate your understanding, as space and time are limited.
By invitation only
Have questions about the event? Please see our FAQ page for more information.