Welty House Ghost Hunt in Gettysburg: Equipment Included

Search a haunted Civil War house for spirits with real ghost-hunting gear.

The Welty House Ghost Hunt is a two-hour ghost-hunting activity in Gettysburg where you explore a historic house with equipment and a live English-speaking guide who shares the paranormal stories tied to the property. The experience takes you through the rarely-told accounts of spirits and encounters that have marked this location for generations.

The Experience

What actually happens when you show up? You arrive at the Welty House with ghost-hunting equipment already in hand—no need to bring your own or figure out what to use. A local guide walks you through the property and introduces you to the chilling stories embedded in its history, the ones that connect to the Battle of Gettysburg and the spirits said to linger there. Over two hours, you move through the house investigating the spaces where paranormal activity has been reported, using the tools and techniques your guide demonstrates.

The equipment changes what you're actually doing. Instead of just listening to ghost stories in a tour format, you're actively searching—listening for sounds, watching for movement, looking for the signs a guide trained in paranormal investigation knows to recognize. The house itself is the draw: a historic Gettysburg property with a specific reputation and a backlog of encounters that haven't made it into the standard history books. Your guide fills in the gaps between what happened during the battle and what people claim has happened since.

This is built for people who want to do the hunting, not just hear about it. If you're curious about the paranormal but have never tried it, the guide handles the instruction. If you've done this before, you get to work with someone who knows this particular house and its history. The two-hour window is long enough to move through the property deliberately without the day becoming a marathon.

What’s included

• Ghost-hunting equipment.
• access to the historic Welty House and its paranormal history.
• a two-hour guided investigation led by a local, knowledgeable guide in English.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Civil War Ghosts By Us Ghost Adventures

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to actively search for paranormal activity rather than passively listen to ghost stories—the equipment and the guide's instruction turn curiosity into investigation.

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Top questions

What kind of ghost-hunting equipment do I actually use at the Welty House?

The Welty House Ghost Hunt provides the equipment you need—the operator includes ghost-hunting gear as part of the experience, so you arrive ready to investigate without bringing your own tools or renting separately.

How long does the ghost hunt at the Welty House take?

The experience runs two hours, giving you time to explore the historic property, hear the paranormal stories tied to it, and actively investigate the spaces where activity has been reported.

What are the paranormal stories connected to the Welty House in Gettysburg?

The Welty House has a history of reported spirit encounters and paranormal activity tied to the Battle of Gettysburg and the people who lived and died there. Your guide shares the rarely-told accounts of these spirits and the mysteries that have marked the property for generations.

Do I need experience with ghost hunting to join this activity?

No—the experience is open to both seasoned ghost hunters and curious explorers. Your live guide provides instruction on how to use the equipment and what to look for during the investigation.

Is the Welty House ghost hunt physically demanding?

The activity is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. You'll be moving through a historic house over two hours, exploring different rooms and spaces.