Historic Homes on the Gettysburg Battlefield Now Available for Public Leasing
May 10, 2024
Gettysburg National Military Park announced yesterday that two historic homes on the Gettysburg battlefield, the Michael Bushman and the John Slyder houses, will be available for overnight accommodations beginning May 24, 2024.
Both houses witnessed the Battle of Gettysburg throughout the day on July 2, 1863. The Bushman farm served as staging ground for Confederate General John Bell Hood’s attack and the Slyder farm was used as a defensive position for Union sharpshooters.
“Our visitors will now have an extraordinary opportunity to stay in two of the battlefield’s historic homes,” says Gettysburg National Military Park Superintendent, Kristina Heister. “The Bushman house served as a rental property prior to the global Covid-19 pandemic and visitor feedback was overwhelmingly positive. The program is being implemented as a three-year pilot that affords visitors with a unique and immersive experience on the battlefield and provides funding support for the repair and maintenance of our many historic structures.”
Reservations for the homes must be made using the reservation system on Recreation.gov.
Historic Bushman House (Gettysburg), Gettysburg National Military Park - Recreation.gov.
Slyder Farmhouse, Gettysburg National Military Park - Recreation.gov
Each home has updated kitchens and is fully equipped with dishes, utensils, coffee maker, stove, microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator. Central heating and air conditioning provide comfort year-round. Bed linens, sheets, pillows, and a limited supply of towels are available. Dish soap and dishwasher detergent are also provided.
After completing a reservation on the Recreation.gov website for the home of their choice, visitors will be contacted by National Park Service staff to sign a Short-Term Lease Agreement. Once this signed agreement is returned, visitors will receive further information about their stay.
Staying overnight in one of the historic homes offers a new and unique way to experience the battlefield. Visit Gettysburg National Park Service online for 3D and 360-degree video tours along with a photo album of the interiors of both homes.
As visitors plan to explore Gettysburg, in addition to making reservations for overnight accommodations on the historic Gettysburg battlefield, plan your visit to experience all that Gettysburg has to offer by starting at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center. Ticket reservations for the experiences in the Museum & Visitor Center and our tours, historic sites and events can be arranged by calling the Gettysburg Foundation Guest Relations team, 877-874-2478 or 717-334-2436, emailing reservations@gettysburgfoundation.org or visiting GettysburgFoundation.org.
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