Filming Concludes on 'Gettysburg 1863' Movie

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After months of filming at locations in West Virginia, Virginia, and Adams County, Pennsylvania, production has wrapped on the movie "Gettysburg 1863". The film, which focuses on the aftermath of the Battle of Gettysburg rather than the battlefield action, is expected to have a special screening in Gettysburg ahead of a wider theatrical release later this year.

Why it matters

The Battle of Gettysburg was a pivotal moment in the American Civil War, and this new film aims to explore the human stories and consequences of the battle beyond just the military conflict. As a historically significant event, the movie's release will likely generate interest and discussion around this important chapter in U.S. history.

The details

The film crew shot interior scenes at the Dobbin House Tavern and the Shriver House Museum in Gettysburg, after previously filming exterior shots on Baltimore Street in October. Unlike previous Gettysburg-themed movies, "Gettysburg 1863" centers on the aftermath of the battle, telling stories through both well-known historical figures and everyday people affected by the fighting.

• Filming took place over several months at locations in West Virginia, Virginia, and Adams County, Pennsylvania.
• Interior scenes at the Dobbin House Tavern and Shriver House Museum were shot earlier this month.
• Exterior shots on Baltimore Street were filmed in October 2025.
• The film is expected to have a special screening in Gettysburg this fall, ahead of a wider theatrical release.

What’s next

The film is expected to have a special screening in Gettysburg this fall ahead of its wider theatrical release.