Historic Battlefields Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour Bundle

Experience pivotal American battles at Gettysburg, Antietam, Vicksburg, and Yorktown through an engaging tour bundle. Discover riveting narratives detailing the causes and outcomes of these significant conflicts.

This comprehensive bundle encompasses four significant battles in American history—The Battle of Gettysburg, The Battle of Shiloh, The Battle of Antietam, and The Battle of Yorktown. To embark on these guided tours, download the Action Tour Guide app, which functions as both a personal tour guide and audio tour companion, ensuring everyone within a vehicle enjoys the experience together. Each tour spans approximately 20 miles and takes anywhere between two and four hours to complete.

Upon installation, users can initiate their journey at designated start points marked on the app’s maps. For instance, in Gettysburg, participants will traverse the pivotal three-day battle that dramatically shifted the balance of power between Union and Confederate forces. Key sites to explore include the State of Pennsylvania Monument and iconic landmarks like Little Round Top, Devil's Den, and the High Water Mark of the Confederacy. An immersive narrative of the battle unfolds through the app, providing a detailed recounting of events taking place during this sacred ground.

Moving on to Antietam, visitors will immerse themselves in the most deadly single day of the entire Civil War era. Tracing the paths of both armies at Dunker Church, Bloody Lane, and Burnside's Bridge, attendees will feel the intense emotions and strategic maneuvers that shaped this critical skirmish. Witness firsthand the Cornfield and West Woods, areas where fierce combat occurred, and learn about how a misplaced cigar could have ignited the conflict.

Lastly, return to the epicenter of the Revolutionary War—a pivotal moment when George Washington's troops secured America's freedom from British rule. Tour the battlegrounds at Yorktown, where Washington’s army successfully thwarted the British attempt to reclaim control over North America. Marvel at the Moore House, where the signing of the surrender document took place, followed by a panoramic view of Surrender Field. Your tour concludes with a visit to the Yorktown Victory Monument, offering insights into the profound consequences of this monumental victory.

Each of these tours offers a unique historical perspective, meticulously curated to provide a comprehensive understanding of these pivotal moments in American history.