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David Wills House

8 Lincoln Square, Gettysburg, PA 17325
866-486-5735
Ranked #24 of 31 attractions in Gettysburg
3.5 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Traveler Description: The David Wills House is a new National Park Service museum located in the heart of the historic district in downtown Gettysburg. The museum tells... more »
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West Virginia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

Ticket price is $6.50 per adult, basically to see one room - the bedroom in which Lincoln stayed and finished the Gettysburg Address. Oh, yes, there's the saddle of the horse he rode and a tired diorama of the town that isn't accurate and looks like a kid's toy town. Volunteer in the room pointed to what she had memorized... More

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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

This museum is right on a corner of Lincoln Square in the heart of Gettysburg. It is where Lincoln stayed the night before the Gettysburg address. The bedroom where he stayed has been preserved, including the bed and quilt. More

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Horsham, PA
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

Gettysburg is littered with small, kitschy museums that seem a bit touristy, and not quite professionally done, but if there is a small museum to see, stop at this one. There are only 2 recreated rooms in period decor, and the rest of the museum consists of interpretive galleries and artifacts that give you more information about the town, the... More

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fisher pa
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012

Very nice museum to visit! See where President Lincoln stayed. Gives another perspective of Gettysburg. More

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Manassas va
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

The Davis Wills House is located right in the heart of downtown Gettysburg. The Lincoln bedroom is a good exhibit but the rest of the house is just so-so. I would suggest if its your first visit to Gettysburg, then you should go to the Wills House. It is incredibly historic and the fact that Lincoln stayed there and finished... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012

The Davis Wills House is located right in the heart of downtown Gettysburg. The Lincoln bedroom is a great exhibit but the rest of the house leaves much to be desired. I would suggest if its your first visit to Gettysburg, then check out the Wills House. It is incredibly historic and the fact that Lincoln stayed there and finished... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2012
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A quiet moment settles over you as you gaze at the bed and look upon the desk where President Lincoln polished the Gettysburg Address. The David Wills house has two touching movies and many wonderful artifacts to explore which document Lincoln's time dedicating this National Cemetary. Its worth a visit! It truly is. More

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Washington, DC area
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012

This is the home where Lincoln stayed the night before giving the Gettysburg address. It was the home of a prominent Gettysburg family that was instrumental in creating the Soldiers National Cemetery. The exhibits focus on what life was like for the family immediately preceding, during, and after the battle, as well as on Lincoln's visit. Given the small entrance... More

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Central, NJ
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2012
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The NPS and Gettysburg Foundation own/run this house....it's worth the stop..... More

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Hershey, Pennsylvania
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 22, 2011
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The museum is a nice little find on the square. It was where Lincoln stayed before delivering the Gettyburg Address. It covers the civilian impact of the Battle. It's small and tkes about 45 minutes to get through it. While the Visitor's Center and Museum could take days to get through, this is a nice short-visit museum. More

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