Walk in Lincoln’s Footsteps

Baltimore Street is one of Gettysburg’s most historic streets, and it was used by Abraham Lincoln as he made his way through town to the cemetery to give his now-immortal, “Gettysburg Address.” The Baltimore Street Historic Pathway Revitalization Project is a grass-roots community initiative to improve the Baltimore Street corridor, and we are honored to provide collaborative leadership for the project.

Resources & Information

Baltimore Street Historic Pathway Revitalization Master Plan

Goals & Objectives

• Capture & showcase the history, stories, beauty, culture, arts and authenticity of the Baltimore Street District

• Creatively blend the nationally recognized history with 21st century amenities

• Balance and incorporate the "green" approach with technology, artistic creativity and historic authenticity

Project Mission

To improve the economy, create jobs and enhance the quality of life within the Baltimore Street District

Project Vision

To make the district more pedestrian-friendly through beautification, additional lighting, wider sidewalks, safer street crossings, and a focus on Abraham Lincoln and Baltimore Street history. 

Project Funding

Main Street Gettysburg continues to develop funding strategies for Baltimore Street and other infrastructure projects. In 2024, we partnered with the Borough of Gettysburg to submit a fourth-round application to the US Department of Transportation for a RAISE grant: Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity program.