Gettysburg: Jennie Wade Birthplace Ghost Hunt with Paranormal Gear

Nighttime ghost hunting at Jennie Wade’s home with real investigators

You’ll step inside Gettysburg’s haunted Jennie Wade birthplace for a real ghost hunt with expert guides and actual paranormal gear. Feel your heart race as you use EMF detectors and spirit boxes in small groups, hearing stories from locals who know every creak of these old floors. You might leave with more questions than answers, and a memory that lingers long after you’re home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Night ghost hunt at Jennie Wade home

• Arrive at Jennie Wade birthplace
• Meet experienced paranormal investigators
• Use EMF detectors and spirit boxes
• Conduct EVP sessions
• Communicate with flashlights
• Explore haunting history of site

The experience

The first thing that happened wasn’t a ghost. Just me tripping on the uneven brick path outside Jennie Wade’s old house, trying to look brave in front of everyone. Our guide, Mike, grinned and said, “Don’t worry, it happens a lot. The spirits like to keep us humble.” I laughed, but honestly my heart was already thumping from nerves and maybe the cold air. Gettysburg at night feels different: quieter, but heavy somehow. You can smell damp wood and old stone when you get close to the door.

Inside, Mike handed us these EMF detectors and a little spirit box that crackled like an old radio. He told us about Jennie: how she was just baking bread when a stray bullet changed everything during the battle. There was something respectful about the way he talked. You could tell he’d spent years listening for stories in these walls. We tried asking questions out loud (I felt silly at first), but then someone’s flashlight flickered right after we mentioned Jennie’s name. Maybe coincidence? Or maybe not. I still don’t know.

The group was small, just six of us, and that made it easier to whisper or laugh nervously without feeling watched. At one point, I swear I heard a soft thud upstairs when everything else was silent except for our own breathing and that weird static from the spirit box. Someone asked if it was just the house settling, but Mike just shrugged and smiled like he’d heard it all before. The air felt colder near the kitchen. Maybe my imagination, or maybe something else lurking in those shadows.

I didn’t expect to feel so much: the mix of sadness for Jennie and this strange excitement every time our gadgets beeped or lights flickered. Walking out into the street again after two hours, I kept glancing back at those windows, half-expecting someone (or something) to wave goodbye. I still think about that view sometimes when it’s quiet at home, you know?

What’s included

Your night includes entry to Jennie Wade’s historic birthplace in Gettysburg, use of real ghost hunting equipment like EMF detectors and spirit boxes, plus guidance from licensed paranormal investigators throughout your two-hour immersive experience.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 19:30 and 22:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (17 and older) · Youth (under 17)

GroupUp to 18

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (under 17).

How long is the Jennie Wade birthplace ghost hunt?

The immersive ghost hunt lasts about 2 hours.

Is equipment provided for the ghost hunt?

Yes, all necessary ghost hunting equipment is included.

Who leads the Gettysburg ghost tour?

The tour is led by licensed guides and experienced paranormal investigators.

Where does the tour take place?

The tour happens inside Jennie Wade’s birthplace in Gettysburg.

Are group sizes large or small?

The groups are kept intimate for a more personal experience.

Is this suitable for beginners or skeptics?

Yes, both believers and skeptics are welcome on this tour.

Are service animals allowed on this tour?

Yes, service animals are permitted during the experience.

Is public transportation nearby?

Yes, there are public transportation options close to the site.