Jennie Wade House
Jennie Wade House
4.5
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
Authentically furnished from cellar to attic, the Jennie Wade House is a shrine to Jennie and to life during the American Civil War. Just 20 years old at the time of the Battle, Jennie was kneading dough in the kitchen when a rifle bullet pierced two doors and claimed her life. The Jennie Wade House features guides in period attire who are well-versed in the history of the home. For years, they’ve enthralled visitors with passionate retellings of the tragedy that befell young Jennie and her family. Artifacts from that fatal day in 1863 are on display as well, including the artillery shell that punctured the roof of the house and a floorboard with Jennie’s blood still on it. Visit our unique Gift Shop for Jennie Wade souvenirs, Gettysburg merchandise, candles, jewelry, books, and more. Fully guided and self guided tours available. PLEASE NOTE: This is a historic home with multiple sets of stairs. The home is NOT handicap or stroller accessible.
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- TravelbugPittsburgh, Pennsylvania441 contributionsLittle house, big history.Was taken in to the house and given a lesson on the history of the house and then left to explore on our own. Amazing that the bullet holes are still in the house. Love seeing how the people lived all those years ago. This experience is a quick visit.Visited September 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 25 September 2023
- Tina B3 contributionsGreat tour!Had a great tour! We had Chris as our guide, she was very knowledgeable and friendly! Was great at answering everyone’s questions and she was very patient (larger group)! Would definitely like to have her again as our guide for sure! Managed to catch a glimpse of a lady in the clock on the mantle! Couldn’t find her in any other shots!Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 15 October 2023
- Jean M4 contributionsDid I see any spirits or not. Find out yourself.We toured the Jenny Wade house with Rachel as our tour guide, which we booked through Ghostly Images of Gettysburg at 777 Baltimore St. (Ghostlyimages. net). Rachel was wonderful. Spirited and extremely knowledgeable of the history of this house among other places she took us. It was an hour and a half that just flew by. It was a walking tour, but gentle on us old gals. I won't tell you if we heard, seen or was touched by a spirit, you'll just have to go on the tour for yourself.Visited October 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 18 October 2023
- FrankieClearwater, Florida190 contributionsA very unique piece of historyOur tour guide, Trina, was very knowledgeable about the Jennie Wade House. We found this tour to be very interesting and somewhat sad considering Jennie Wade was the only civilian on record to have been killed during the fighting in Gettysburg. When you walk into the basement, you really get a feel for how depressing it must have been. Definitely a tour worth taking. If you get a chance, follow it up with a visit to where she is buried. There are only two women who have the honor of a perpetual flag, Jennie being one of them. Her story is pretty amazing.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 27 October 2023
- Amie G28 contributionsWorth the visitThe Jennie Wade House has been on my list of places to visit, and did not disappoint. It is set up so well, to show visitors the house of working class people of different levels. (The other family in the duplex was a little better off and had nicer furniture.) The tour guide was wonderful with her explanations. It was fascinating to see the bullet holes in the doors, and in the outside walls. The basement was cold and eerie. You could easily imagine the sadness and fear that the family had while hiding there and waiting for the battle to end. Then we walked up the hill to see Jennie's burial place. It's definitely worth a walk up the street.Visited October 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 27 October 2023
- Alicia HUnited States1 contributionHighly recommend doing the ghost tour at the Jennie Wade house!Our tour guide Allison was amazing! She was kind, very knowledgeable and passionate about the history and spirits in the Jennie Wade house! You can tell she truly loves and is passionate about the Jennie Wade house and Gettysburg! What also makes Allison our tour guide special is she is retired from the Air Force. Thank you Allison for your service!! If you go to Gettysburg we highly recommend the Jennie Wade House! I did feel some kind of energy in the house. When we came out of the basement at the end of the tour a few of us smelled rosemary coming from the basement. I think I might of also captured a spirit in one of the many photos I took. I think it is the shadow man that Allison said hangs around this particular spot in the photo. Thank you Allison for being passionate about the Jennie Wade house and Gettysburg!!Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 3 November 2023
- Kurt RWallingford, Connecticut7 contributionsA fun tour of a haunted house with a very sad historyMy wife and I went on the Jennie Wade House evening tour while visiting Gettysburg. Our tour guide Allie was very knowledgeable and very passionate about her job. She explained the history of Jennie and house as she took us from room to room, eventually ending the tour in the basement. She even let some of us use EMF meters. She stated she felt a lot of activity here that day and I did smell bread in the kitchen and my wife smelled smoke. It was a fun tour and we learned a lot. My only negative was the crowd was rather large so we couldn’t all stand in each room at one time. We were allowed to take pics but it was hard due to the crowding. Otherwise it was a real fun tour and I highly recommend itVisited November 2023Travelled on businessWritten 12 November 2023
- OnAir057998499201 contributionGreat experience 12/2/23Had the most wonderful experience tonight as my 2 adult adult children an my husband I toured the Jenny Wade tour. We were amazed at all the info that our guide, Chris, gave us. We are believers in the paranormal, but we are always happy to learn more.Visited December 2023Travelled with familyWritten 2 December 2023
- zuzuspetals84Harrisburg, Pennsylvania85 contributionsNice short tourThe best part of this tour is the story itself. The guide gives some background on the others in the house, the closeness of the battle and what happened after Jennie was killed. It's a bit alarming to realize the house was hit by bullets over 100 times and gives a sense of what it may have been like to live there. You could probably read the story in a book but standing in the actual house makes it more real. As for the tour itself, the guide tells the story in the bottom two rooms of the house (actually two small homes) and the guests wander through the rest by themselves. The whole thing takes less than 30 minutes. I'm glad I did this tour and felt really engaged in the story. However the house is very small and there's really not a lot else to tell so I probably wouldn't do it again. (But there were a few people in our group that had done the tour several times.) Suitable for children. Probably not suitable for people with mobility issues. You must walk up a narrow flight of stairs to tour the house and there are a few steps to even get into the houseVisited March 2024Travelled soloWritten 4 March 2024
- Brian S1 contributionJennie Wade House Tour with RickMy wife and I took the Spirits of Jennie Wade walking tour on Wednesday, June 5th, 8-9:30 pm with Rick as our tour guide along with Chris. Absolutely awesome! This was our first visit to historic Gettysburg. The tour guide Rick presented the tour factually and really held your attention from beginning to end. Chris offered some additional stories of her own personal experiences throughout the years at the house which tied everything together. We had a great time, and it was well worth the money... I highly recommend taking the tour and would ask for Rick to be your guide. With his experience and knowledge of Gettysburg along with years of paranormal investigations he added the perfect element to help us understand the rich history of not only Jennie but the entire Wade family. Thanks again. We will be back. 5 starsVisited June 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 8 June 2024
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CarolineV28
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Jul 2021 • Family
This place is definitely worth a stop. It helps to give you a good idea of the civilian experience in Gettysburg during the battle. Our tour guide Haley was an excellent presenter who helped bring the story to life. I liked that, in addition to Jennie and her family, the stories of a few others were woven in. The tour is relatively quick, so no matter what else you've got planned, you can probably squeeze this in. (Speaking of squeezing in, it was definitely tightly packed with a group of 15 or so people in very small rooms. Not the best in Covid times, but we took a chance. I think the tour guide and I were the only ones wearing masks.) Tours are every 30 minutes, I believe, so keep in mind that if you just show up (like we did) you might have to wait (like we did). There's a gift shop you can browse while you wait.
Written 20 July 2021
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mdgal24
Carroll County, MD183 contributions
May 2021
Finally, after dozens of visits over more than thirty years, I visited the Jenny Wade house. I knew the history, but seeing it was much better. It's a great example of the battle from a civilian perspective. Now in May 2021 the tour is self guided, with reading material. You have fifteen minutes, which is plenty of time. You start in the kitchen where Jenny was killed, see the four rooms total on the first and second floor, cross into the other side of the duplex to see those four rooms, then go outside. Once outside, you turn left and enter the cellar. All staircases are steep, with handrails. After the cellar, you can look in the side yard at the well. You then enter the gift shop where you started the tour. If you have more questions, they will be answered by the staff.
Written 24 May 2021
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BWG_GloVa
Gloucester, VA112 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
We visited the Jennie Wade house at 6pm on a Thursday in early October, for a Ghost tour. Based on their website, we thought the size of the tour was going to be limited in size due to COVID concerns. We were surprised to find ourselves in a group of 14. Social distancing during the tour isn't possible inside the house with a group of this size. You literally have to be on top of one another. Our guide was Sarah, in the role of Jennie Wade, and she did a fantastic presentation and guide!
Written 8 October 2021
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amanda h
Columbiana, OH70 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
Tour guide was very knowledgable. House is very, very small, ( actually a duplex) would of loved to had a smaller group of ppl besides trying to crowd in and everyone trying to get pictures. Buuut I do understand! Was a very cool experience. There are stairs that go upstairs and stairs into the basement so make sure you can walk them. Definitely a must do.
Written 20 June 2021
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Elaine B
Sanford, NC159 contributions
Jun 2021
I had to go through by myself due to the covid. Staff answered any questions that I had afterwards in the gift shop. It was so neat to actually be inside this little house that told such a human story of such a sad time in our history.
Written 8 April 2022
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mjl11940
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Apr 2021
I felt like our visit here was a little anti-climatic. Not really much to see and the folks running it kinda just told us what we needed to know and left us to walk around the house on our own. Could have been because of Covid, but was just a little disappointed.
Written 12 April 2021
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Ross M
Port Matilda, PA14 contributions
Oct 2020
I have been to the Jennie Wade house many times in my life, and know the history. I took my girlfriend and her son to Gettysburg over the weekend. This was his first time in Gettysburg and was becoming very interested in the history of everything.
We stopped in on Saturday to tour the house and was told that the tours were all sold out and that we should come back the next day. This was understandable due to it being a pretty busy weekend in town. We planned out our day on Sunday with the Jennie Wade house being our first stop. We walked in to the gift shop to buy tickets and were told due to COVID the tour would be seld-guided. We decided to skip the tour until another time.
I understand the COVID precaustions, but in a place like that, without someone explaining the history of what happened there, you're just walking through an old house. I was very dissapointed that that's how this historical tour is being offered, especially to people who are unfarmiliar with the history, and with other tours in town being guided by someone.
I guess we will go again aftert his nonsense is all over and things are back t normal.
We stopped in on Saturday to tour the house and was told that the tours were all sold out and that we should come back the next day. This was understandable due to it being a pretty busy weekend in town. We planned out our day on Sunday with the Jennie Wade house being our first stop. We walked in to the gift shop to buy tickets and were told due to COVID the tour would be seld-guided. We decided to skip the tour until another time.
I understand the COVID precaustions, but in a place like that, without someone explaining the history of what happened there, you're just walking through an old house. I was very dissapointed that that's how this historical tour is being offered, especially to people who are unfarmiliar with the history, and with other tours in town being guided by someone.
I guess we will go again aftert his nonsense is all over and things are back t normal.
Written 20 October 2020
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Amy S
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Apr 2021 • Family
Learning the story of this beautiful, young woman who tragically was the only civilian killed during this horrific war left a mark on me. Jennie will live on through her tale and us visitors who walk through her tragic end.
Plus, there is a adorable gift shop where the staff were quite pleasant and helpful!
Plus, there is a adorable gift shop where the staff were quite pleasant and helpful!
Written 29 April 2021
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PCFL113
Walla Walla, WA20 contributions
Aug 2023
Three of us went. Three of us left disappointed with the experience. We paid. We entered the home. We listened to Brian's feeble attempts to engage the audience. We stood fidgiting in a small cramped room. Then, Brian left us to wander about the small dwelling on our own saying that he would be in the gift shop after if we had any questions. Upon spending about 5 minutes looking at the house, everyone in the group headed out. Every single exit was blocked except the one through the gift shop. I don't just mean blocked ... I mean blocked, locked and barricaded. This always annoys me. I always think parents should have the choice to take their children through the gift shops or not - not store owners. So, to give a few suggestions: let the babbling blather occur inside the gift shop with some seating available. Then the guide should go to the house with those who have paid and remain in the home to answer questions as they come up. Don't waste your money or time - this one is not worth is.
Written 17 August 2023
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We are sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your experience. The Jennie Wade story is indeed an integral part of the Gettysburg story. Although not in the house, the staff is extremely well versed in history and are always happy to answer questions.
Thank you for your suggestions and for sharing your concerns.
Written 2 October 2023
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ZL4
NY165 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
You cannot buy tickets ahead of time unless you are buying a bus tour. The gift shop was nice but was more of a boutique than focused on Jennie Wade House. Our guide was great. She answers all our questions, had some side stories about the family and spoke very clearly. I liked that the guide starts with you then leaves you to explore the neighbors house that shared a wall or you can go back and take pictures. The story is tragic and sad but it was interesting to hear of her last day. Her sister seemed to really want Jennie remembered and she definitely is here.
They do not have bathrooms but this is located by so many other buildings and activities that you can find one easily. We got there at nine due to reviews saying it was hard to get a ticket. They didn’t open until almost quarter after but it was worth the wait. We got right in on the first tour and left a little after 10. Thank you.
They do not have bathrooms but this is located by so many other buildings and activities that you can find one easily. We got there at nine due to reviews saying it was hard to get a ticket. They didn’t open until almost quarter after but it was worth the wait. We got right in on the first tour and left a little after 10. Thank you.
Written 25 August 2024
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Is there a way to buy tickets to the house tour online ahead of time? I am only finding bus or ghost tours.
Written 24 April 2024
You cannot buy tickets ahead of time. You can only book in person on the day of.we offer two kind of tours.45 min fully guided and a 30 min partially self guided. Fully guided are 10,12,2 15 every day minus Saturday when we are open till 6 so 10,12,2, and 4:15 are our fully guided. They are 15 a person. Our partially guided tour, 20 min with a guide then you self guided tours yourself with a brochure. That’s 13.50 for adults but we offer aaa, senior and military discounts. They are on 9,11,1,3,4 and 9,12,1,3,4,5 15 on saturdays
Written 18 September 2024
If I carry my 8-lb dog in my arms during the tour, may I bring her into the Jenny Wade House?
Written 1 November 2022
I'm thinking not but best to call and find out what their rules are.
Written 4 November 2022
Do you need to make reservations in advance
Written 4 September 2020
I was with a group of RVers and we were on a trip. We made reservations but it was not necessary. The purpose of our reservation was to insure that we could tour at our own pace because of health issues and the people there were very considerate of our request. So, you can buy tickets at the gift shop just before you start the tour or you can make reservations. Your choice.
Written 5 September 2020
Can you tour doing the day or do you need to take a night tour with one of the companies?
Written 26 June 2020
Better at night; the photos I took that showed orbs would not have appeared if it was daytime.
Written 5 September 2020
Greetings to Everyone! My Sister and I as well as my PTSD Dog "Monkey" will be in the area week of April 15th 2018.. I am looking for Pet friendly locations because Monkey is going on this trip to help me! Does anyone know if any of these locations listed in Gettysburg is or is not Pet friendly?? I really need to know so I can decide to visit or not visit! I will have an enclosed stroller for Monkey if that will be allowed! Anyone have any Insights?
Written 19 October 2017
Service animals are permitted. However, the house is very small and has stairs. A stroller would not be feasible (very narrow).
Written 13 February 2018
I am bringing my PTSD pet, small dog named Monkey she will be inside a stroller is Gettysburg peet friendly? what locations in Gettysburg is not
Written 19 October 2017
I can only answer with what I know. I've seen pets on leashes all throughout the battlefield. The battlefield is HUGE with tons of open space expansive fields which you are permitted to walk on anywhere you wish.
I'm not sure if pets are allowed elsewhere but the battlefield encompasses the entire downtown area also and I've seen pets being walked all along downtown also. If pets are allowed into individual establishments I can't answer.
Written 20 October 2017
Hi Everyone!
Our family will be visiting at the end of June until July 3rd and we are a little confused about how and where to purchase tickets to Jennie Wade House. When I go on the website, it only offers 2 hour day bus tours or evening ghost tours. Most likely we will buy those as well but just wanted to purchase Jennie Wade House tickets separate.
Thank You :)
Written 15 May 2017
The Jennie Wade House History Tour can be purchased in the Gift Shop next door to the Jennie Wade House. The Tour is done by someone in period attire and with the house being so small the tour groups are limited in size. The tour would start about every 30 minutes to an hour. Also, the Value Plan includes Bus Tour and 3 tickets for 3 museums. Museum tickets can be used at the following locations: The Jennie Wade House Museum, The David Wills House, The Seminary Ridge Museum, The Gettysburg Battle Theatre, The Lincoln Train Museum, The Gettysburg Heritage Center, The Gettysburg Diorama/Spirit of Gettysburg and The Shriver House Museum. Tickets do not have to be used all in one day.
Written 23 May 2017
I plan to visit Jennie Wade House either March 23rd or March 24th. There appears to be a large lot right next to the house. Can I park in this lot? If not, where is the best place to park?
Written 20 March 2016
Yes you can. The lot is free as of Sept 2015. There is also a couple of spots at the Jenny Wade House itself.
Written 25 March 2016
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