George Pickett Room

Located in the Carriage House, the George Pickett Room offers a warm, country-inspired retreat where classic comfort meets historic charm. The room features a comfortable king-size bed, a private terrace, a private bath with a walk-in shower, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a Roku TV, providing the perfect place to relax after a day exploring Gettysburg.

The room's design reflects the elegance of the Second Empire and Federal styles, featuring carved wood furnishings, rich dark woods, deep green and warm browns, ornate accents, and luxurious textiles. Military memorabilia and equestrian-inspired décor pay tribute to Pickett's career as a cavalry and infantry officer while capturing the grandeur of the mid-19th century.

About Major General George E. Pickett

Major General George Edward Pickett (1825–1875) was a Confederate commander best known for leading one of the Civil War's most famous and costly assaults during the Battle of Gettysburg.

Although his division was among the last Confederate forces to arrive at Gettysburg, it played a central role on July 3, 1863, when General Robert E. Lee ordered an attack on the center of the Union line. Pickett's division, alongside those commanded by Generals J. Johnston Pettigrew and Isaac Trimble, advanced across nearly a mile of open ground under heavy Union artillery and rifle fire. The assault, remembered as Pickett's Charge, ended in devastating losses and marked a turning point in the Civil War.

Before the war, Pickett was born at Turkey Island Plantation in Virginia into a prominent family of English and French Huguenot ancestry. He attended the United States Military Academy at West Point and served with distinction during the Mexican American War before resigning his U.S. Army commission to join the Confederacy in 1861.

Following the Civil War, Pickett faced controversy over the execution of captured Union soldiers who had previously served in Confederate units. Fearing prosecution, he briefly relocated to Canada before returning to Virginia in 1866 after General Ulysses S. Grant helped ease concerns about legal action. Unable to resume a military career, Pickett turned to farming and later worked in the insurance business. He died in 1875 at the age of 50 from complications related to a liver abscess.

The George Pickett Room reflects the complexity of Gettysburg's history, inviting guests to learn about one of the battle's most recognizable figures while appreciating the events that shaped the nation's past.