rupp house

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  michelewave04

  This is an amazing place. We enjoyed what the costumed docent shared about the Rupp family and what they went through during the 3 day battle. It must have been terrifying! There were some interesting displays and another docent shared additional information as well. And there is no charge. It's one of the really interesting places we went to in Gettysburg!

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  zacharinae

  We were fortunate enough to have a worker share with us, what life was like for civilians after the war. The information he gave was both entertaining and informing. It made us think of a side of the war we have little though of, and is well worth the visit.

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  Wailindog

  My friends and I were leisurely walking along the main strip in Gettysburg when we stumbled upon this beautiful interactive museum. PLEASE take the time to experience this wonderful gem when you visit Gettysburg! The volunteer staff are dedicated and passionate about giving their visitors a wonderful interactive museum experience. It's just the right size if you are limited in time, but there are so many wonderful things to learn and see that you may not elsewhere. AND....admission is FREE! It was 5 minutes before close, but instead of telling us they were about to close or expecting us to rush through in 5 mintues, they still toured us through the home and pointed out the highlights and were eager to answer all our questions. There are very few experiences I have had in a museum as special as this....do not miss it when you go! I cannot wait to go back!

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  BRFence

  Nice little museum that encourages kids (and adults) to open drawers, touch the items, build fences (kid's favorite), etc. would definitely recommend.

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  Ruggerlynn

  A quick stop, free, with highlights from the time. Would not go out of your way, but worth the stop if walking on by.

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  571juless

  Owned by tanner John Rupp during the Battle of Gettysburg, the Rupp House was a dividing point between Northern and Southern troops. Rebuilt in 1868, it would eventually become the museum you see today. Warning: there is a mannequin in the rear of the museum- it's a bit frightening if you aren't prepared for it.

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  novarob

  Very glad I discovered this hidden gem. Museum is run by the Gettysburg Foundation and the staff went out of their way to answer questions and make our visit a great learning experience. This is a kid friendly experience where it is encouraged to open drawers, pickup items, and press buttons for audio and video. Museum provides great insight to the Gettysburg residential life during and after the war. Although small, it is filled with great information and period relevant artifacts. HIGHLY RECOMEMDED AND FREE!!!

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  353cathryns

  This is a self-guided, interactive museum. It'd be terrific for families. I found it interesting but, since I was already familiar with the story of this particular family, it was less so for me. Still, there is something for everyone and it is free so that is a bonus.

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  hummie416

  The Rupp House was worth visiting. It tells the story of the Rupp family and what they had to do to survive the 3 days of the battle. The admission is free and the tour guide there was very friendly and was very informative.

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  AndysMom2014

  We stopped here because it was free. It was interesting because instead of learning more battle information we learned about how the battle affected the citizens of Gettysburg. Worth a visit. They accept donations.