Jennie Wade Ghostly Encounter Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the historic Jennie Wade House
- Learn about Jennie Wade's life and legacy
- Experience the house's preserved rooms
- Discover the history of Gettysburg
- Engage with knowledgeable guides
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Jennie Wade House
- Historical insights into Jennie Wade's life
- Access to the house's historic rooms
- Transportation to and from the tour location
Itinerary
The Jennie Wade House is the home where the only civilian was killed during the Battle of Gettysburg. The home is authentically furnished from cellar to attic, the Jennie Wade House is a shrine to Jennie and to life during the American Civil War. Just 20 years old at the time of the Battle, Jennie was kneading dough in the kitchen when a rifle bullet pierced two doors and claimed her life.
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Confirm the tour schedule and availability in advance
- Be aware that the tour involves walking through historic rooms
- Understand that the tour is conducted in English
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour
- Bring a camera to capture the historic setting
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- There are several flights of narrow stairs in the historic home.
Traveler reviews
Jennie Wade
Rick was a great tour guide. He was very informative about everything. Never did a ghost tour before and after doing I'll do the orphanage next time. Loved it all. My boyfriend loved it too.
Don’t do the ghost tour, not worth it.
I enjoyed visiting the house, but……..This was a nighttime ghost tour. It was kind of a joke, but then maybe it was just our tour guide. She seemed to recite a memorized script talking really fast. Seemed a little uninterested in what she was talking about. Never any lights on, except a small dimly lit LED lantern. Could really see a whole lot in the house itself.
AWESOME EXPERIANCE
My wife and I went on the Jennie Wade Ghostly Encounter tour September 16th, Rachel was phenomenal !!! My wife had a small encounter with what we are presuming was " Billy ", an orphan know to hide in one of the bedrooms, she said someone touched her on the side while the guide was speaking. There was also some creaking of floor boards in a room where no one was. Another lady on the tour said something touched her hair, possibly Jennies father in the basement. Finally, I had my camera set on multiple exposures, in one of the rooms, it would only take one picture and stop. Rachel told us all about the ghosts that live in the house and mixed in a small amount of history also. It really is a tragic story and the stand in the house where it happened was actually saddening. Highly recommended !!!!!!
Great Tour and Tour Guide
Had a great experience on our tour. We had a handicapped person with us and would like to give a special shout out to our guide GEORGE for his help, care and consideration he provided to us so that the person was about to tour the house with us. Thank you so much for your patience. Great history of the house and loved the personal talk at the end.
Rachel was great !
Rachel was great very knowledgeable and friendly. Gave us a great scary tour her story telling and knowledge of the history was excellent.,