To book this tour, please complete the Reservations Form online through our Book Now page. You may also call 717-398-4640, or eMail us at hiddenmemoriestours@gmail.com.
These are the inspiring tales of the Irish soldiers who served at Gettysburg during the Civil War.
Your guide will lead you through the back streets of Gettysburg and tell of the Irish experiences during the three-day battle.
Discover the men of the Irish Brigade, the Irish Gettysburg citizens who lived through the battle, and the Louisiana Tigers of the Confederacy.
Hear how the Irish came to immigrate to America, and why they fought and risked their lives for their new country. Learn why some fought for the North and some for the South.
Learn how the Irish suffered from prejudice and injustice before and during the war.
Hear of the history of the Irish at the Battle of Gettysburg – their spirit, their courage, their humor, and their faith.
Learn about the Irish generals and commanders of the Irish Brigade and the Philadelphia Brigade, and how their courage and sacrifice was unmatched in battle.
Hear of how the Irish at Pickett’s Charge turned the tide of the Battle of Gettysburg and the war.
Hear the story of the Gettysburg doctor who saw to it that these soldiers were reinterred in a proper Southern cemetery – and learn the special blessing God gave him for his service.
Learn about corpse candles – and how to make an Irish love potion.
Learn about Irish traditions, beliefs, and customs, among them ~
- Why do Irishmen carry a crust of bread when crossing a grassy field?
- What is an Irish Wake, and what are traditional burial customs?
- How do the Irish pray for their enemies?
- When must a tombstone be placed on an Irish grave?
- Learn how to give an insult in true Irish fashion.
Come and experience all this and more on The Irish of Gettysburg Tour.
Tour Times and Prices ~
The Irish of Gettysburg Tour is available year-round, weather permitting. Reservations are required. Please reserve a tour at least one day in advance. Tours are approximately 75 minutes long.
Can’t decide between The Irish of Gettysburg Tour and another tour? We can combine this tour with either the Memories of the Battle Tour or The Women of Gettysburg Tour.
All ticket prices include tax ~
- Tickets – $16 each
- Groups of 8 or more – $14 each
- Children 8 to 12 – $12
- Children 7 and under – Free
- Combo Tour – $25 each
A family-friendly tour for visitors of all ages. This tour is held outdoors on the streets of Gettysburg. More information is available on our FAQ page.
Book This Tour ~
Tours are by reservation only. Please reserve a tour at least one day in advance.
To book the Irish of Gettysburg Tour, or a combo tour, please complete the Reservations Form online through our Book Now page. You may also call Hidden Memories Tours at 717-398-4640 , or eMail us at hiddenmemoriestours@gmail.com.
Tickets are also available for purchase at the Gettysburg Heritage Center, located at 297 Steinwehr Avenue, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Where We Meet ~
Tours leave from Unity Park, located at the corner of Lefever and Baltimore streets in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Parking ~
Parking is available in the parking lot at the Gettysburg Area Middle School, located behind Unity Park.
Visitors may park in the school parking lot anytime during non-school hours, including evenings, weekends, school holidays, and during the summer months.
Free parking is also available in the WellSpan parking lot after 4:30 pm, behind Steinwehr Avenue.
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Our happy visitors write ~
I’m so grateful that I learned of Patty’s “Irish of Gettysburg” tour. It was interesting and so special to me right in the middle of so much history! Patty was so knowledgeable and open to my many questions. We got a bit drizzled on but it didn’t dampen the fun or the experience. I highly recommend Hidden Memories Tours – a unique experience!
Patty’s tour “The Irish of Gettysburg” was a wonderful beginning to our visit to Gettysburg. We have been coming to this area for a number of years on our own and with specialized guides. The walking tour of the sites and memorials to the contributions of the Irish to the town of Gettysburg and the battle was perfectly structured. We saw a number of sites that were “off the beaten path” that we would not have known existed without Patty’s knowledge. Highly recommended for all ages.
