Smithsonian Museum Day Cost: Free Ages: All Hours: 9:00 - 5:00 p.m.
The David Wills House will participate in the 6th annual Museum Day, presented bySmithsonian magazine. A celebration of culture, learning and the dissemination of knowledge, Smithsonian’s Museum Day reflects the spirit of the magazine, and emulates the free-admission policy of the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington, DC-based properties. Doors will be open free of charge to Smithsonian magazine readers and Smithsonian.com visitors at museums and cultural institutions nationwide. The David Wills House will also feature free admission to AdamsCounty residents.
The David Wills House is new museum in the town of Gettysburg that tells the story of the aftermath of battle and Lincoln’s visit to give the Gettysburg Address. Officially part of GettysburgNationalMilitaryPark, the museum is operated by Main Street Gettysburg. Located at 8 Lincoln Square in downtown Gettysburg, the museum tells the story of the battle's aftermath, the effects it had on the town and the establishment of Soldier's National Cemetery. It features the room where President Lincoln finished one of our Nation’s most immortal speeches…the Gettysburg Address. Come and experience one of our nation's historical treasures!
Visit www.smithsonian.com/museumday to download your Museum Day Admission Card. Attendees must present the Museum Day Admission Card to gain free entry to participating institutions. Each card provides museum access for two people, and one admission card is permitted per household. Listings and links to participating museums’ can also be found at www.smithsonian.com/museumday.
For information on the David Wills House please call 1-866-436-5735.
Join museums across the country in celebrating Smithsonian Museum Day. The David WIlls House will offer free admission to visitors. Take this opportunity to visit the Wills House.
