In short
- Daytime tours do not allow ghost hunting.
- Evening ghost tours run for 90 minutes.
- Some night tours allow paranormal equipment.
In this article
Many visitors ask if the Jennie Wade House is haunted. Because it is the site of the only civilian casualty during the Battle of Gettysburg, several operators run evening paranormal tours. However, the daytime museum staff keeps the focus entirely on the tragic history of July 1863.
Is the Jennie Wade House haunted?
Many evening guides report paranormal activity, but daytime tours ignore this entirely.
During the day, guides discuss only the 1863 battle and Jennie Wade's death. The museum strictly prohibits ghost hunting discussions before closing. After hours, separate operators lead paranormal groups through the property.
Can you take a ghost tour at the Jennie Wade House?
Yes, you can book evening ghost tours through independent operators.
The Spirits of Jennie Wade Ghost Night Tour takes you into the house after dark. This 90-minute tour costs from $20. You will hear stories about resident spirits and ghostly soldiers. Certain ghost hunting equipment is allowed if you ask at check-in.
Why do people think the house is haunted?
The house is the site of a tragic death during the Battle of Gettysburg.
On July 3, 1863, a stray bullet killed 20-year-old Jennie Wade in the kitchen. Her body was temporarily placed in the cellar while the battle continued outside. The house still retains the original bullet hole and a blood-stained floorboard.
What is the difference between the house and the birthplace ghost hunts?
Ghost hunts are also offered at her birthplace, which is a different building.
The Jennie Wade Birthplace offers a two-hour ghost hunt for from $39. This is an interactive experience with provided equipment like EMF detectors. It focuses on the home where she was born, not the duplex where she died.
How do the tour options compare?
Daytime tours focus on facts, while evening tours focus on ghosts.
Choose the tour that fits your interests. Daytime entry costs roughly $16.
Can I bring ghost hunting equipment during the day?
No, the museum strictly bans all ghost hunting equipment during daytime hours.
If you want to use spirit boxes or EMF readers, you must book an evening ghost hunt. Daytime visitors carrying paranormal equipment will not be allowed on the history tours.
Questions travellers ask
Do daytime guides talk about ghosts?
No. Daytime guides focus completely on the historical facts of July 1863 and Jennie Wade's life. Paranormal discussions are not permitted during the 45-minute daytime tour.
How much does the evening ghost tour cost?
The Spirits of Jennie Wade Ghost Night Tour costs from $20 per person. Prices change based on the platform and season.
Can I visit the cellar on the ghost tour?
Yes. Both the daytime history tour and the evening ghost tour take visitors down into the cellar. Be careful navigating the narrow 19th-century stairs.
