01
The Parlor
10 minutesOriginal bullet hole visible
The front room is where the fatal stray bullet first entered the home. It then passed into the next room. Notice the original bullet hole still clearly visible in the dividing door.
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The Historic House Tour
Step inside the authentic 1863 duplex where 20-year-old Jennie Wade became the only civilian casualty of the Battle of Gettysburg.
Guides in period attire lead you through the preserved home over roughly 45 minutes. You walk through the exact rooms where the tragedy unfolded on July 3, 1863.
The house belonged to Jennie's sister, Georgia McClellan. The building retains its narrow original stairs, so the tour is not wheelchair or stroller accessible.
02
The Kitchen
10 minutesGuided explanation
Jennie was kneading dough for Union soldiers in this room when the bullet struck her. Listen as your guide explains the exact sequence of events. The room remains authentically furnished to reflect 1863.
03
The Cellar
10 minutesNarrow stairs
Jennie's body was temporarily placed in this dark basement for safety while the battle continued outside. Navigate the historic stairs carefully to reach this lower level.
04
Artifact Exhibits
15 minutesHistoric artifacts
See authentic relics from the July 1863 battle. Displays feature a floorboard stained with Jennie's blood and an artillery shell that hit the roof. Ask your guide how these pieces survived over 160 years.
