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Date

August 4, 2018

Name

Ford Family Day

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Mark your calendar for the fifth annual Ford Family Day on Saturday, August 4th from 8am to 6pm! The Ford Motor Company Fund has generously arranged for a day of great activities for the whole family – including free entry to the Cyclorama, film and Museum experience brought to you by the Gettysburg Foundation in partnership with the National Park Service at Gettysburg.

This year’s Ford Family Day will feature special programs for kids of all ages, free ice cream, free music and more. Come experience life during the mid-1800s with living historians as they showcase their trades, and have a family photo taken to share your day on social media.

FREE programs include:

Cyclorama, Film and Museum Experience
8:15 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Timed Tickets are required and available at the Ticketing Counter in the Visitor Center
Start with our feature film “A New Birth of Freedom” narrated by Morgan Freeman, then spend time with the world-famous “Battle of Gettysburg” Cyclorama painting in the round, followed by a browse through the world-class Gettysburg Museum of the American Civil War.

National Park Service Family Activities
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
A Family Activities Area with a Junior Ranger Station and a Hand-on History Cart will be offered as will be several interactive, ranger-led Join the Army children's programs presented on the hour from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Tap Snap Photo Booth
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
“Picture yourself in 1863” at the photo booth using our Civil War props. Have a photo to take home and share with family and friends via social media and email. 

HiSTORY Time
10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m.
Be swept back in time as a living historian presents a reading of popular Civil War themed children’s books.

Live Music
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Enjoy Civil War period music outdoors at Ranger Site #3. Sing, dance and tap your toes to the lively music. A variety of musical acts will perform throughout the day highlighting musical traditions from historic to Americana selections.

Ice Cream Break
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Enjoy a free scoop of locally made Mr. G’s ice cream, while supplies last.

Family History Hike
2:45 p.m.
Gear up for a hike to The Brian Farm. Hikers should meet on the sidewalk near Ranger Site #1.

Picnic Lunch
11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
A specially priced picnic lunch will be available for purchase.

Meet the Author: Book Signings
Join us in the Museum Bookstore for book signings from authors: William Styple, 8:00 a.m. – Noon and Jared Frederick from Noon – 4:00 p.m.

We're Sorry!
Tickets are no longer available online for this event. Please contact Guest Relations to get up-to-the-minute ticket availability information at (877) 874-2478.