 | | As the location of the most pivotal confrontation in the Civil War, this town satisfies every United States history buff's dream. Visit the National Military Park and other historical hot spots, such as the Jenny Wade House and the Eisenhower Farm, in this famous Pennsylvania town.
Millions of people flock to this town stationed just over the Mason Dixon line in Pennsylvania Dutch country. Not only will you satisfy your desire for a history vacation, but you will enjoy year round sports, such as downhill skiing at nearby Ski Round Top, golfing at the Links, and horseback riding at local stables.
July Fourth weekend reigns as the most popular time of year to visit Gettysburg. Swarms of union and confederate dressed soldiers march into town as participants in the annual Gettysburg Battle Reenactments. Many ghost hunters believe the first weekend in July attracts more unexplained phenomena to this most haunted location in the United States. |
| | Many regard the town of Gettysburg as one of the most haunted locations in the United States and great for Gettysubrg ghost stories. So many Civil War soldiers met tragic deaths fighting in this hallowed town in 1863 that makes it a great place for ghost hunting adventures. Join a Gettysburg ghost tour and see for yourself or maybe make your own Gettysburg ghost stories. Even the haunted art hung on the walls of Gettysburg haunted houses are a sight to see.
Historic Farnsworth House Inn
Built in 1810, the historic inn became famous for the role it played in the Civil War and its ghostly legacy. Confederate soldiers used the house as a safe haven for sharpshooters to pick off union soldiers. Paranormal experts believe at least 14 ghosts haunt the premise, most notably "Mary" who attempts to comfort distressed visitors by laying next to them on their beds. Other sightings include three soldiers heard moving trunks back and forth in the attic. Today, the house invites visitors to its bed and breakfast for a comfotable stay and a ghostly tour of the grounds.
Gettysburg Battlefield Ghost
At the request of Edwin Stanton, secretary of war under President Lincoln, Colonel John Pittenger visited General Oliver J. Hunt after the battle of Gettysburg in order to receive first hand accounts dispelling a ghostly rumor. Hunt bluntly told Pittenger that his men looked to be overwhelmingly defeated while defending Little Roundtop against the rebel forces.
Experts believe that if the Union Army lost ownership of Little Roundtop, the Civil War would have been lost to the Confederacy. With that said, Hunt reported that an officer riding a white stallion and dressed in revolutionary war uniform and having an uncanny likeness to George Washington himself ordered the union soldiers to charge. The rebel soldiers focused their fire power on the beguiling figure who remarkably remained unharmed throughout the event. The union soldiers stormed the rebels with their bayonets and won the prize.
Pettingers discussion with Hunt was later recorded in a union soldiers diary. Even today, visitors believe they see a colonial dressed soldier galloping across the Gettysburg battlefield surrounded by a luminous aura. This story was referenced from the book, America's Most Haunted Places, written by Bruce and Nancy Roberts
Filming the Movie Gettysburg
During periodic breaks while filming the movie, some of the actors/reenactors explored the battlefield sites. One afternoon while a group of actors, dressed in union uniforms, sat on Little Roundtop and enjoyed the beautiful views. The actors heard a rustling in the leaves. The rustling preceded the introduction of a haggard looking man dressed as a union private and smelling of sulfer. The mysterious soldier commented, "Rough one today, eh boys?" as he handed the men three musket shells. For a split second the men examined the musket shells, before attempting to return their gaze back to the haggard soldier. To the actors' surprise the private disappeared into thin air. Later, the men took the musket shells into town and found that they were confirmed to be original rounds dated at 130 years ago!
Historic Cashtown Inn
Heralded as one of the oldest American hostelries, the inn was built in 1791 and is located about 8 miles east of Gettysburg. The inn's name derives from the business practice of its original innkeeper, Peter Marck, who only excepted cash for any goods sold or services rendered. During the Civil War, the inn and the grounds around it were used by the Confederate soldiers. Many guests report that they hear a knocking at the door when staying in room 4, but nobody is at the door when they answer it. At night horses keep you awake at night, but no such animal exists when inspecting the grounds. Some guests have even been surprised to find their bags packed the next morning, but the innkeeper protests that none of his employees touched their suitcases. You can experience your own hauntings, since the Cashtown Inn remains in business as a bed and breakfast today.
Jenny Wade House :
 | | Mary Virginia Wade, or best known as Jenny Wade, earns historical distinction as the only civilian killed during the Battle of Gettysburg. Jenny Wade met her end in the kitchen as a stray bullet glided through two wooden doors killing her instantly while baking bread for union soldiers. Popular Gettysburg ghost tours include the Jenny Wade house as the last and most eventful stop. Many ghost hunters connect the phenomena of child ghosts in the house with a neighboring orphanage also located on Baltimore Street in Gettysburg. |
Some ghostly events at Jenny Wade House include :
Children playing on the rug in front of the deacons bench located in one of the downstairs bedrooms.
Ghostly children swing the ropes and speak to visitors from the last bedroom upstairs.
Ghostly reflections tend to appear in mirrors when photographed.
Some visitors feels sorrowful when visiting the basement where Jenny Wade's body lay before transported to her funeral. |
| 1. The best time to hunt for ghost at Gettysburg is during the summer months because the battle of gettysburg occured over July fourth weekend in 1863. Most paranormal events increase during time periods that coincide with the event that created the ghostly happenings. | | 2. Approximately 34,000 soldiers were killed or wounded during the battle of Gettysburg setting, thus the stage for many ghostly sightings. | | 3. Many Gettysburg ghost hunters use Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP), recordings of speech or speech like sounds believed to be created by ghostlike entities from another time or dimension, when acccumulating data on a site believed to be haunted. | | 4. Many ghost enthusiasts believe The Devil's Den Ghost is the most sited ghost in all of Gettysburg. Lucky visitors to Devils Den report seeing the ghost on the rocks near what is called "The Slaughter Pit". | | 5. Many ghost hunters stay at various bed and breakfasts around town that offer a night's stay and a chance to make your own ghostly experience. |
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Ghosts of Gettysburg - A great site for finding Gettysburg ghost tours based on the best selling books of Mark Nesbitt.
Civil War Era Dinner Theater - This Gettysburg dinner theater relates some of the more popular "GHOST STORIES" that have been attributed to the town, and a RE-CREATION OF A CIVIL WAR ERA SEANCE.
Gettysburg Ghost Research - The official website of Gettysburg Ghost Research, an organization created by members of the Philadelphia Ghost Hunters Alliance (PGHA) in an attempt to pursue further serious research of reported paranormal activity in the Gettysburg area.
Haunted Gettysburg - Gettysburg Ghost Tours is a premier stop for Candlelit Ghost Walks and ghostly gifts. Gettysburg Ghost Tours is the ideal place to shop and explore the darker side of Gettysburg. |
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