About the Gettysburg Battlefield Preservation Association | Gettysburg Battlefield Preservation Association

GBPA Sign Founded in 1959, the Gettysburg Battlefield Preservation Association is the oldest Civil War battlefield preservation organization in the nation. The GBPA has purchased and donated about 200l acres of land to the Gettysburg National Military Park.

President Dwight D. Eisenhower was an early member and active supporter. Comedian Cliff “Charlie Weaver” Arquette and historian and author Bruce Catton were charter members.

Today, the GBPA continues its mission to preserve our American heritage through land preservation & advocacy, living history programs, lectures, seminars, site tours, and support of Scouting.

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The GBPA includes these subsidiary programs working together to carry out its preservation and education missions.

Gettysburg Battlefield Preservation Association Officers

President
Diana Forgett

Vice-President
Kirk Davis, Sr

Administrator/Treasurer
Diana Forgett

Secretary
Doug Snyder

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Brendan Synnamon

Doug Snyder

Dennis Pennese

Eddie Roberts

Education

From educational events to Boy Scouts and other organized youth group camping.

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Scout Camping in Gettysburg

Scouts and other organized youth groups may camp on hallowed ground on Gettysburg’s Historic Daniel Lady Farm. Reasonable rates apply. Many Scouts participate in the BSA Gettysburg Heritage Trail Award program while at the farm. Service projects and patches are also available.

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The Historic Daniel Lady Farm

Since 1999, the GBPA has owned, restored and operated the historic 146-acre Daniel Lady Farm at 986 Hanover Street (State Rt. 116) in Gettysburg.

The farm served as Major General Edward Johnson’s staging area for the Confederate attack on Culp’s Hill, and was used as a Confederate Field Hospital during the battle. The Historic Daniel Lady Farm staff offers tours, camping for reenactors and scouts, living history demonstrations and educational workshops.