Dobbin House 1776 Historic House Tour

Celebrate the 250th birthday of the historic Dobbin House and the United States of America! Take a guided, hour-plus tour , through the oldest house in Gettysburg, built in the same year that the United States of America was founded - 1776! This popular and highly rated presentation highlights the house built by the Rev. Alexander Dobbin. His stone home spans four centuries of American history, from the Revolutionary War, through the Civil War, through the Wars of the 20th Century, to today. Interpreters use artifacts, some dating to the 18th century, to evoke the lifestyle of the colonists on the frontier of early America.

*Savor a combination of history and entertainment
*View all the historically decorated rooms
*Interact with period antiques
*See how the Dobbin family planned to defend themselves from Indian attacks
*Hear what the Zeigler family experienced while living in the Dobbin House during the Battle of Gettysburg
*Peek in the kitchen of the current restaurant
*A $7.00 gratuity per person is appreciated for our tour guides.
Notice! Tours available April - November 2026. Sign up is only available 3 months in advance.
What a great way to celebrate the Dobbin House and the United States of America!