Support the Gettysburg Film Festival
The Gettysburg Film Festival brings the power of film and history together in one of America’s most iconic towns. Each year, audiences gather in Gettysburg for a multi-day program of films, conversations, and live events that explore the stories that shaped our nation. From acclaimed documentaries and Hollywood feature films to thought-provoking discussions with actors, filmmakers, and historians, the festival offers an experience that is both entertaining and meaningful.
What makes this festival truly unique is that it is the only film festival in the United States dedicated exclusively to American history. Nowhere else do audiences have the chance to experience such a concentrated celebration of the stories, struggles, and triumphs that define our national character—brought vividly to life on screen.
At the heart of our effort is Ken Burns, the Festival’s Honorary Chair, who has headlined the event every year since its founding. His lifelong dedication to history and storytelling reflects the very spirit of the Gettysburg Film Festival—using film as a way to bring Americans together across generations, backgrounds, and beliefs.
Your support makes this vision possible. Ticket sales cover only a portion of what it takes to bring nationally recognized guests and world-class programming to Gettysburg. Gifts from supporters like you allow us to cover the costs of projection, licensing, venues, travel, and hospitality while also keeping the festival accessible to students, local residents, and visitors from across the country.
Each donation helps ensure that the festival remains more than a series of screenings and events. With your help, we can bring filmmakers and historians to engage directly with audiences, provide free tickets for students, and expand outreach programs that extend the festival’s impact. Together, we are building a cultural event of national significance—one that celebrates history, fosters dialogue, and inspires reflection on the challenges and triumphs of the American story.
Ways to Give
- Check – Mail to Gettysburg History at 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325; Memo: Gettysburg Film Festival
- IRA distributions and stock transfers – Please email info@gettysburghistory.org for instructions.
Thank you for joining us in making history come alive on screen. With your support, the Gettysburg Film Festival will keep growing as a place where stories are shared, ideas are exchanged, and history is remembered in ways that matter.