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Transportation to and from Gettysburg, PA and hotel accommodations are not included.
Hotel and Travel Information
Reservations
A block of rooms has been reserved at Hotel Gettysburg. Call the hotel directly at 717.337.2000 by FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 to make your reservations or click here to reserve online. To ensure you receive the group rate, please identify yourself as part of the FCCS program when calling.
Room rate: $169 for single/double occupancy and is subject to applicable state and local taxes. Taxes are subject to change without notice.
All reservations received after the cut-off date will be accepted on a space or rate available basis. The rate will be available three days pre and post the program dates if made prior to the cutoff date, based on availability. Call the hotel directly if looking to extend your stay.
Cancellation Policy
All reservations must be guaranteed by check or a major credit card. Reservations canceled within 72 hours of arrival are subject to a cancellation fee of one night’s room and tax (currently 11%).
Guest Package Deadline: Friday, September 17
Guests are welcome to attend some functions at the Gettysburg Leadership Experience. Attendees may bring one (1) guest and the guest must be added to the attendee’s registration as advance bookings and badges are required at the events. If you do not purchase the guest package at the time you register and later decide to bring a guest, you will need to update your registration record with the guest package purchase and add your guest’s name before the deadline. The guest package is $150 and includes:
Parking
Borough of Gettysburg Garage: $18 per day
Shuttle service and valet parking are not available.
Ride Sharing
Uber, Lyft, and taxis are not recommended by the hotel due to long wait times and limited availability for the return trip.
Rental Cars
National Car Rental, Alamo Car Rental and Enterprise Rent-a-Car provide corporate and personal discounts to the Farm Credit System and Member Cooperatives, all in a single website. If you are planning to rent a car, register for PassKey and explore options. If you have any questions, please contact Heather Tseng.
Preferred Area Airports and Driving Directions
Baltimore-Washington and Dulles International Airports are the preferred airports to fly into when attending the Gettysburg Leadership Experience because of multiple airline options and flight availability. However, both airports reside in heavily populated metropolitan areas and traffic should be accounted for when calculating travel time. As you arrange your travel schedule, please take note of the end time for the session and plan drive time and flight departures accordingly. It is essential that all participants remain for the entire program, through its conclusion.
Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) (Distance: 62 miles, approximately 1.5-hour drive)
From the airport take I-95 North towards Baltimore. Exit I-95 onto I-695 North. Follow I-695 North and exit onto I-795 North. Follow to Route 140 West to Westminster, Maryland. Exit Route 140 to Route 97 North and continue approximately 20 miles to the traffic circle in Gettysburg. The hotel will be on your right when you enter the traffic circle.
Dulles International Airport (IAD) (Distance: 78 miles, approximately 1.5-hour drive)
From the airport take I-95 North to Route 270. Once in Frederick, Maryland, proceed onto Route 15 North. Follow approximately 20 miles and exit at York Street (Route 30). Proceed West on Route 30 to the traffic circle (approximately two miles). The hotel will be on your right side.
Optional Area Airports and Driving Directions
Reagan National Airport (DCA) (Distance: 87 miles, approximately 1.5-hour drive)
From the airport take the George Washington Parkway East (North) Exit onto I-495 North (Capital Beltway). Follow I-495 North to I-270. Continue on I-270 until Frederick. Once in Frederick, Maryland, proceed onto Route 15 North. Follow approximately 20 miles and exit at York Street (Route 30). Proceed West on Route 30 to the traffic circle (approximately two miles). The hotel will be on your right side.
Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) (Distance: 46 miles, approximately 1-hour drive)
From the airport take Route 283 West to the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Take the Turnpike West (Pittsburgh) and onto Route 15 (Gettysburg Pike) South. Continue on 15 South for approximately 25 miles and exit at the York Street Exit (Route 30) and proceed West on Route 30. Follow approximately two miles to the traffic circle and the hotel will be on your right side.
Optional Pre-read/Watch: To ensure an optimum learning experience, we suggest you obtain copies of the following material and view them prior to arriving at the event. Read The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara and/or watch Gettysburg (a movie starring Martin Sheen, Jeff Daniels and Tom Berenger).
Attire/Footwear: Attire is Battlefield Casual (jeans, shorts, and sneakers, as appropriated by your organization’s dress code) during the program and Smart Casual (a polished take on a relaxed look) for the group dinner. Appropriate clothing for the elements is strongly suggested as you will be transitioning between indoor classroom instruction and outdoor battlefield tours daily. Hats, gloves, umbrellas, raincoats, and heavy layers for the cooler months and hats, sunglasses, shorts, and breathable fabrics for the warmer, summer months are recommended. Pickett’s Charge is a one-mile walk, often through muddy fields. Morning trips to the battlefield could also pose wet, dewy fields. Be sure to consider waterproof footwear for these outings. To view an accurate weather forecast of Gettysburg for your program, please click here.
Medical Conditions: The Gettysburg Leadership Experience incorporates indoor classroom instruction and outdoor battlefield tours daily. If anyone has a medical condition that may need to be addressed while out in the field, please make your facilitator and guide aware of these concerns. Pickett’s Charge is a one mile walk through an open field. If anyone is unable to walk this distance, they may ride on the bus with an instructor to narrate and meet the group at The Angle for conclusion.
Participant Code of Conduct: During the course of the program participants will be engaged in discussions surrounding battlefield leadership in relation to today's business leadership strategies. It is the intention of FCCS and program faculty to maintain a space that encourages respectful listening, open discussion, and the free sharing of ideas. Each attendee is to treat others' opinions with respect and dignity, creating a space for open and honest sharing of ideas, opinions, and dialogue. Please understand that the opinions of others do not reflect the political views or opinions of FCCS or program faculty.
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