The Gettysburg Story: Battlefield Auto Tour + Film

The Gettysburg Story brings America's greatest battle alive for newcomers and experts. It is now the most-popular self-guided audio tour at the Gettysburg National Military Park. The best-selling Auto Tour takes visitors around the actual battlefield - dramatically telling the story at the exact place where events occurred. The Auto Tour comes with 3 CDs plus access to digital audio for your mobile device. The tour covers all three days of the battle and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address at the Soldiers' National Cemetery. There are 3 tour options ranging from 2 to 3 hours. The companion 72 page full color guide is packed with art, photos, text and more. The 14 full color maps are stunning, easy to understand and feature panoramic orientation guides to help visitors quickly get their bearings. This product comes with redeemable code to download or stream the companion Gettysburg Story film. The film uses stunning aerial cinematography and 3D dynamic maps to give a basic understanding of the battle in an hour. The film is often watched by visitors before touring the actual battlefield and will enhance your experience greatly. It was originally broadcast nationally on Public Television for the 150th anniversary of the battle. The Gettysburg Story was created by filmmaker Jake Boritt, based on works of renowned historian Gabor Boritt, and narrated by acclaimed actor Stephen Lang (Avatar, Gettysburg, Gods & Generals, Don't Breathe). Find out more at www.GettysburgStory.com What the experts say: "This brilliant and moving story will fascinate the first-time visitor and the history buff alike." Doris Kearns-Goodwin, Author  "The whole battle comes alive in telling detail and suburb overview: a living, breathing, thrilling experience of what happened. I can't recommend it enough."  Ken Burns, Filmmaker

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