Gettysburg Civil War Ghosts Walking Tour: Echoes of the Fallen, Brickhouse Inn, Witness Tree & Jennie Wade House
by Civil War Ghosts By Us Ghost Adventures
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This walking tour in Gettysburg lasts about one hour and covers approximately one mile on foot through the historic district. The tour includes eight stops at locations connected to the Civil War and reported ghost activity. It begins at the Brickhouse Inn, formerly the Old Welty House, where Confederate sharpshooters occupied the second floor and attic during the Battle of Gettysburg; their spirits are said to remain. The next stop is the Witness Tree on Baltimore Street, a tree that stood during the battle and is believed to carry echoes of the fallen soldiers. The tour continues to the Farnsworth House, known for its haunted reputation linked to the battle. Visitors then see the National Soldiers Orphanage Homestead, where spirits of mistreated children from the 1870s are reported. At East Cemetery Hill, the site of intense fighting, visitors hear about sightings of shadowy soldier figures after dark. The Hall of Presidents Museum site follows; this location was once a Civil War burial ground with lingering spirits reported. The tour then stops at the Jennie Wade House, where a civilian woman was killed by a stray bullet during the battle and ghostly presences are said to be seen. Finally, the Rupp House is visited, known for paranormal reports connected to fighting that occurred there. The guide remains outside all buildings, focusing on outdoor areas with historical and paranormal significance. The tour includes a professional guide and documented accounts of hauntings and paranormal activity. It does not include motorized transportation or dinner. Parking is not permitted at the Brickhouse Inn but is available on nearby side streets and the main street.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Brickhouse Inn
The Brickhouse Inn, formerly the Old Welty House, served as a vantage point for Confederate sharpshooters during the Battle of Gettysburg. These soldiers occupied the second floor and attic. Their spirits are said to still haunt the inn, reflecting the fierce fighting that took place there.
7 min
Witness Tree
The Witness Tree on Baltimore Street is an ancient tree that stood during the Battle of Gettysburg. It is believed to hold echoes from the battle, with some visitors reporting hearing whispers in its rustling leaves.
8 min
Farnsworth House
The Farnsworth House was a key location for Confederate snipers during the battle and is now known as one of Gettysburg’s most haunted sites. Visitors report ghostly sensations linked to the combat that occurred within its walls.
7 min
National Soldiers Orphanage Homestead
This homestead was home to an orphanage in the 1870s where children suffered under a harsh matron. It is said to be haunted by the restless spirits of these mistreated children, with reports of ghostly apparitions and eerie sounds.
8 min
East Cemetery Hill
East Cemetery Hill was the site of intense fighting in the battle. It serves as a memorial and is known for visitors seeing shadowy figures resembling soldiers emerging from the cemetery after dark.
7 min
Hall of Presidents Museum site
The location of the Hall of Presidents Museum once served as a makeshift burial ground during the Civil War before becoming a museum. Some believe spirits of those buried there still linger in the area.
8 min
Jennie Wade House
The Jennie Wade House is marked by the death of Jennie Wade, struck by a stray Confederate sniper bullet while sheltering inside. The home is reported to have ghostly presences reflecting the tragedy of that day.
7 min
Rupp House
During fighting at the Rupp House, John Rupp took refuge in the basement while chaos unfolded upstairs. Visitors report paranormal phenomena, including ghostly apparitions of people who died within the house.
8 min
Meeting point
All ghost tours meet at Brickhouse inn Bed & Breakfast at 452 Baltimore Street Gettysburg, PA 17325. Tours will meet in the front yard of the Welty House at the Brickhouse Inn. Your guide will be wearing a US Ghost Adventures T-shirt and carrying a lantern.
End point
All ghost tours meet at Brickhouse inn Bed & Breakfast at 452 Baltimore Street Gettysburg, PA 17325. Tours will meet in the front yard of the Welty House at the Brickhouse Inn. Your guide will be wearing a US Ghost Adventures T-shirt and carrying a lantern.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Gettysburg Civil War Ghosts Walking Tour: Echoes of the Fallen, Brickhouse Inn, Witness Tree & Jennie Wade House
by Civil War Ghosts By Us Ghost Adventures
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$52Overview
This walking tour in Gettysburg lasts about one hour and covers approximately one mile on foot through the historic district. The tour includes eight stops at locations connected to the Civil War and reported ghost activity. It begins at the Brickhouse Inn, formerly the Old Welty House, where Confederate sharpshooters occupied the second floor and attic during the Battle of Gettysburg; their spirits are said to remain. The next stop is the Witness Tree on Baltimore Street, a tree that stood during the battle and is believed to carry echoes of the fallen soldiers. The tour continues to the Farnsworth House, known for its haunted reputation linked to the battle. Visitors then see the National Soldiers Orphanage Homestead, where spirits of mistreated children from the 1870s are reported. At East Cemetery Hill, the site of intense fighting, visitors hear about sightings of shadowy soldier figures after dark. The Hall of Presidents Museum site follows; this location was once a Civil War burial ground with lingering spirits reported. The tour then stops at the Jennie Wade House, where a civilian woman was killed by a stray bullet during the battle and ghostly presences are said to be seen. Finally, the Rupp House is visited, known for paranormal reports connected to fighting that occurred there. The guide remains outside all buildings, focusing on outdoor areas with historical and paranormal significance. The tour includes a professional guide and documented accounts of hauntings and paranormal activity. It does not include motorized transportation or dinner. Parking is not permitted at the Brickhouse Inn but is available on nearby side streets and the main street.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Brickhouse Inn
The Brickhouse Inn, formerly the Old Welty House, served as a vantage point for Confederate sharpshooters during the Battle of Gettysburg. These soldiers occupied the second floor and attic. Their spirits are said to still haunt the inn, reflecting the fierce fighting that took place there.
7 min
Witness Tree
The Witness Tree on Baltimore Street is an ancient tree that stood during the Battle of Gettysburg. It is believed to hold echoes from the battle, with some visitors reporting hearing whispers in its rustling leaves.
8 min
Farnsworth House
The Farnsworth House was a key location for Confederate snipers during the battle and is now known as one of Gettysburg’s most haunted sites. Visitors report ghostly sensations linked to the combat that occurred within its walls.
7 min
National Soldiers Orphanage Homestead
This homestead was home to an orphanage in the 1870s where children suffered under a harsh matron. It is said to be haunted by the restless spirits of these mistreated children, with reports of ghostly apparitions and eerie sounds.
8 min
East Cemetery Hill
East Cemetery Hill was the site of intense fighting in the battle. It serves as a memorial and is known for visitors seeing shadowy figures resembling soldiers emerging from the cemetery after dark.
7 min
Hall of Presidents Museum site
The location of the Hall of Presidents Museum once served as a makeshift burial ground during the Civil War before becoming a museum. Some believe spirits of those buried there still linger in the area.
8 min
Jennie Wade House
The Jennie Wade House is marked by the death of Jennie Wade, struck by a stray Confederate sniper bullet while sheltering inside. The home is reported to have ghostly presences reflecting the tragedy of that day.
7 min
Rupp House
During fighting at the Rupp House, John Rupp took refuge in the basement while chaos unfolded upstairs. Visitors report paranormal phenomena, including ghostly apparitions of people who died within the house.
8 min
Meeting point
All ghost tours meet at Brickhouse inn Bed & Breakfast at 452 Baltimore Street Gettysburg, PA 17325. Tours will meet in the front yard of the Welty House at the Brickhouse Inn. Your guide will be wearing a US Ghost Adventures T-shirt and carrying a lantern.
End point
All ghost tours meet at Brickhouse inn Bed & Breakfast at 452 Baltimore Street Gettysburg, PA 17325. Tours will meet in the front yard of the Welty House at the Brickhouse Inn. Your guide will be wearing a US Ghost Adventures T-shirt and carrying a lantern.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.