Free Tours

GUIDED HISTORIC DOBBIN HOUSE TOURS

Enjoy a guided, hour-plus tour of the Dobbin House, the oldest house in Gettysburg, built in the same year that the United States of America was founded - 1776! This popular and highly-rated presentation highlights the house and frontier life of Scots-Irish immigrants Rev. Alexander Dobbin and his wife, Isabella. Step back in time to know Rev. Dobbin- farmer, minister, theologian, educator and community leader, who helped shape the course of history in what is now Gettysburg and Adams County. His landmark stone home spans four centuries of American history, from the Revolutionary War and the creation of the United States, through the bloody Civil War, through the 20th Century Diorama Museum, to today's life as a restaurant/tavern. A $5.00 gratuity per person is appreciated for our tour guides.

Note: The tour covers three floors and six staircases.

Savor a combination of history and entertainment celebrating the 248th birthday of the home
Tour all the historically decorated rooms while interacting with 18th and 19th century antiques
See how the Dobbin family planned to defend themselves from Indian attacks
Observe the basement spring that provided water for the Dobbin family
View the fireplace cooking utensils in Mrs. Dobbin's kitchen
Discover the secret hideout for enslaved people seeking refuge on the "Underground Railroad"
Hear what the Zeigler family experienced while living in the Dobbin House during the Battle of Gettysburg
Feel Rev. Dobbin's presence in his library, study and parlour
Peek into the kitchen of the current restaurant

2024 Tour Dates and Tickets:
Tours for 2024 begin April 5th, every Friday and Saturday
Tours beginning May 24 through November 17, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Tickets are needed for tours, available online- click on the picture of the Dobbin House

"The tour was awesome" Kelly C.
"An amazing tour....this was definitely a highlight of our time in Gettysburg" Traveling G's
"Can't recommend it enough" Mandy Z.
"One of the best tours we've done in Gettysburg" Rich and Angie N.

National Register of Historic Places (U.S.A.)
Registered Historic Landmark (PA)
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89 Steinwehr Avenue (Business Route 15 South)
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Phone:(717)334-2100 Fax: (717)334-6905
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