• Lutheran Theological Seminary - You are currently on the campus of the Lutheran Theological Seminary. Before it became a pivotal site during some of Gettysburg’s fiercest battles, it served a more tranquil role as the oldest Lutheran seminary in the United States. Established by Samuel Simon Schmucker in 1826, it predates renowned institutions like NYU and Cornell!

Note: The tour spans over 1 mile, includes more than 20 audio stories, and takes approximately 0.5-1 hours to complete.

Purchase once and enjoy access for a full year! Perfect for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

• Samuel Simon Schmucker Artillery House - Notice the large brick house on the corner to your right? The one with the gray roof and white trim. This is the residence of Samuel Simon Schmucker, the founder of the seminary here in Gettysburg.
• Valentine Hall - As you walk past Valentine Hall, it serves as a striking reminder that the Battle of Gettysburg did not mark the end of the seminary. Why? Because this hall was constructed 25 years after the battle!
• Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center - Today, this remarkable brick building houses the Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center, featuring Civil War exhibits, captivating wartime narratives, and access to the cupola at the top.

• Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
• Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
• Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
• Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
• Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
• Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
• Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
• Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!

• Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Welcome to the self-guided walking tour of Seminary Ridge Trail, the site of the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg! Union and Confederate forces fiercely contested this strategic ridge and its makeshift hospital. This tour takes you back to July 1863, allowing you to experience the battlefield through the perspectives of the commanding generals, the soldiers fighting for survival, and the civilians caught in the turmoil.

After booking, please check your email or text messages for a special password and setup instructions. Download the Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and once it’s complete, you can enjoy it offline. Simply open the app, start your journey, and follow the audio guidance!

Purchase once and enjoy for a full year! Perfect for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Be sure to check the opening hours before your visit.

• How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
• How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
• Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
• Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
• Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
• Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
• For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.
• For the best experience, make sure your device meets these requirements: iPhones running iOS 13 or newer, and Android devices with version 9 or newer. For iPads or tablets, only models with GPS and cellular connectivity are recommended for navigation.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.