MEDIA CREDENTIALS

Lincoln at Gettysburg: Shall Not Perish

November 19 Media Credentials — Gettysburg National Cemetery / National Park Service

NOTE: Any member of the media wanting to enter the the David Wills House will need National Park Service credentials since the site is managed by NPS.

November 18-19, 2026 | Lincoln Square • Downtown Gettysburg

Media representatives wishing to cover Lincoln at Gettysburg: Shall Not Perish are asked to submit a media credential request in advance.

November 16–18 programming includes the arrival of Abraham Lincoln, the evening program in Lincoln Square, The Gettysburg Address Considered, and the historic re-creation of Lincoln's evening in Gettysburg.

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Media representatives need to be aware that once th.e procession crosses into the grounds of the Gettysburg National Cemetery, any media credentials issued by Lincoln at Gettysburg: Shall Not Perish for events covering locations in Downtown Gettysburg – Lincoln Square – David Wills House areas, are no longer valid.

Any media outlet wishing to film within the boundaries of Gettysburg National Cemetery for the November 19 Dedication Day ceremony must register in advance with the Gettysburg National Military Park, Public Affairs office at GETT_Public_Affairs@nps.gov. Prior registration and media credentials for downtown events will not satisfy separate Gettysburg National Military Park/National Park Service media credential requirements.

Once the procession enters Gettysburg National Cemetery, all media activity will be subject to National Park Service requirements, security procedures, and restrictions appropriate for an active National Park Service National Cemetery. Media representatives must follow the directions of National Park Service personnel and remain within designated locations. Access will be limited to protect cemetery resources, preserve the dignity of the setting, maintain public safety, and avoid interference with the procession, ceremony, and visitor access.

Note: Depending on overall demand, same day credentialling may be available on the morning of November 19. A final determination will be made closer to the event date.