Gettysburg Film Festival Celebrates American Revolution

Annual event explores history through cinema over three-day weekend.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 11:30pm

An abstract, geometric composition in red and white, featuring jagged, overlapping shapes that conceptually represent the American Revolution and the Gettysburg Film Festival's exploration of this pivotal era in history.The Gettysburg Film Festival returns to explore the American Revolution through a diverse lineup of historical films and immersive experiences.Gettysburg Today

The Gettysburg Film Festival will return for its fourth year from April 2 to 4, bringing together renowned filmmakers, historians, and movie enthusiasts to explore the American Revolution through a diverse lineup of documentaries, dramas, and shorts.

Why it matters

The Gettysburg Film Festival has become a must-attend event for history buffs and cinephiles alike, offering a unique opportunity to engage with the past through the powerful medium of film. By highlighting stories from the American Revolution, the festival aims to deepen public understanding of this pivotal era in US history.

The details

The festival will feature a curated selection of films that delve into various aspects of the American Revolution, from the political machinations in colonial America to the harrowing experiences of soldiers on the battlefield. Attendees can look forward to thought-provoking panel discussions, Q&A sessions with filmmakers, and immersive historical reenactments.

  • The Gettysburg Film Festival will take place from April 2 to 4, 2026.
  • This marks the fourth year of the annual event.

The players

Gettysburg Film Festival

An annual event that brings together filmmakers, historians, and movie enthusiasts to explore historical themes through cinema.

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What they’re saying

“The Gettysburg Film Festival is a unique opportunity to engage with our nation's history in a truly immersive and thought-provoking way.”

— Sarah Williamson, Festival Director

What’s next

Tickets for the Gettysburg Film Festival are on sale now, and the full program of events will be announced in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

The Gettysburg Film Festival continues to be a must-attend event for history enthusiasts and cinema lovers alike, offering a dynamic and engaging exploration of the American Revolution through the power of storytelling on the big screen.