Jennie Wade House
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Historic house · established
The Story
The house where Jennie Wade died during the Gettysburg battle is associated with ghostly soldiers and lingering presences of the town’s wartime dead.
The Hauntings
Jennie Wade’s death in July 1863 was a real tragedy: she was struck by a bullet while inside a house during the Battle of Gettysburg. Later tour traditions describe spirits in and around the building, including figures thought to be soldiers and reports of unexplained activity. The museum’s historic tours tell Jennie’s real story, while authorized evening ghost tours explore the paranormal reputation. The two programs offer different experiences and have separate access rules.
The History
The Jennie Wade House preserves a building associated with Gettysburg’s civilian experience of the 1863 battle.
A sense of place.
Visitor Experiences
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This future chapter will bring together stories from the PHASM community. An unexpected encounter, a lingering feeling, or a quiet visit—your experience will be welcome.
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Sources & further reading.
- Gettysburg Battlefield Tours — Jennie Wade House: historic tour rules (history)
- Gettysburg Battlefield Tours — Jennie Wade House: visitor program (history)
- Destination Gettysburg: Spirits of Jennie Wade (reports)
- Gettysburg Battlefield Tours — Jennie Wade House: historic tour rules (visiting)
- Gettysburg Battlefield Tours — Jennie Wade House: visitor program (visiting)
Plan Your Visit
The official museum permits interior entry only with a guided tour, and prohibits paranormal equipment during daytime historical tours. A separate authorized evening Ghostly Images program offers haunting-themed visits on scheduled dates. Booking for one does not grant the other.