Gettysburg | Culp's Hill | July 2, 1863

The Opportunity

Today, we have a remarkable opportunity to preserve nearly 65 acres at Gettysburg along the historic Baltimore Pike, near Culp’s Hill and Cemetery Hill. One of the largest tracts of Gettysburg battlefield land available to the Trust in more than a decade, this property borders already protected land and played an important role in the battle.

At the same time, we are preparing to restore the site of the former General Pickett’s Buffet restaurant, removing the building and parking lot to reopen historic battlefield views and create walking paths and interpretive signage.

Our immediate goal is to raise $550,000 by December 31, 2026, to fund the initial payment on the nearly 65 acres and the demolition and restoration work at the former restaurant site. Together, these projects will preserve more of Gettysburg's hallowed ground and bring its historic landscape back into view.

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The History

During the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1–3, 1863, the Baltimore Pike served as a vital lifeline for the Union Army. At least 25,000 soldiers traveled this route, alongside wagons carrying ammunition and supplies, while wounded men were transported to safety.

The nearly 65 acres we have the opportunity to preserve witnessed these movements and served, in part, as a field hospital and burial ground. A historic burial map identifies the graves of 80 Union and three Confederate soldiers on the property, whose remains were later relocated.

Meanwhile, the site of the former General Pickett’s Buffet witnessed fighting and troop movements throughout all three days of the battle. Its restoration will help visitors better understand the landscape where Union soldiers witnessed Pickett’s Charge on July 3.

Together, these two projects build on decades of preservation at Gettysburg, where Trust supporters have already saved more than 1,374 acres. Preserving and restoring this historic ground will help future generations better understand one of the Civil War's most consequential battles.