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Travel Tips from Gettysburg Insiders

October 23, 2018

General G. K. Warren Statue

Anytime you take a trip to a new place, it’s always beneficial to find a local who may have some tips on places to visit, what to do, or other points of interest in their city. Gettysburg is no different, and our local residents and workers are a great resource for visitors to our historic borough.

If you’re planning a quick trip, however, we know it may be difficult to connect with these local experts. That’s why we’ve gathered some tips from the great folks who work here with us at Gettysburg Battlefield Tours in order to help you plan the perfect stay: Continue reading →

Scary Ghost Stories and Tales of Glories–Saturday Nights in December

October 18, 2018

CHRISTMAS 1863 

On Christmas Eve 1863 the Mother of Jennie Wade, Mary, was still coping with the death of her 20 year old daughter.  Jennie was the only civilian to die during the infamous battle when a stray bullet passed through two doors striking her in the back before passing through her heart.

Tonight the spirit of Mary Wade has returned to the scene of that tragic death as she painfully tries to make sense of just how it all came to be.

You are invited to join her in her time of need as she retells the tale once again.  Follow her as she makes her way through the house, just as the family did in 1863, to the cellar where Jennies’ body was placed as the battle raged on outside.

Saturday Nights in December at 5 PM.  Cost:  $15 per person.

Dark Side of Christmas at 8 PM–Saturday Nights in December

The Dark Side of Christmas will feature Folklore, Legends, Tales and History surrounding The Villains of the Season. From Krampas to Belsnickel with a variety of others.

Join a Ghostly Images Guide in the darkened assembly room to the rear of the Haunted Orphanage for “Haunted” Christmas stories that were brought to America from Germany, England, Italy, Austria and all across Europe centuries ago.

A Christmas Experience that you will never forget!

Saturday Nights in December through 22nd.

$15 per person (Parental discretion is advised)

Georgia Your Sister Is Dead–Saturday, November 17th at 7 PM

On Tuesday, July 3rd, the anniversary of Jennie Wade’s death, the tragic story of the only civilian to die during the battle of Gettysburg will be told by the “Ghosts” of those who were closest to Jennie in life and death.

Start your evening in the room where she met her fate as a confederate bullet accidentally ended her life.  Hear the story of her death as told by the ghost of Jennie’s mother Mary who was an eye witness on July 3, 1863.

Journey through the structure following the route that the Union soldiers traversed as they escorted Jennie’s family to safety.  The spirit of Captain Emil Koenig (58th NY Infantry) will escort you along as he remembers the desperate moments, the anxiety, the fear of death and the courage.  All of these emotions were felt by soldiers and family alike that awful day.

Having survived the trip through the house, you will be escorted to the cellar where the confused ghost of Jennie’s Father, James awaits.  There he will try to explain what he remembers about the family and the death of his daughter, but also the uncertain outcome of the battle outside.  (Did you know that Jennie’s father went insane?)

As your visit draws to a conclusion, don’t be surprised if there isn’t one more ghost lurking in the shadows.  Do you dare to be there to find out?

This theatrical production lasts approximately one hour and is sponsored by Ghostly Images.  Tour departs from The Jennie Wade House, 548 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA  17325.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com or at Ghostly Images of Gettysburg (717) 334-1156, Gettysburg Tours (717) 334-6296, option 1 or in person at the Jennie Wade House, 548 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA  17325.  Advance ticket purchase is recommended as tours do sell out.

Haunted Bus Tour Saturday, October 20 at 7 PM  

To add to this adventure and give our guests what they want in a tour we are adding an unexpected twist and scare to the traditional “BUS TOUR”. On this 1 hour 45 minute journey you will still depart the bus at the Sachs Bridge and starting this year at The Gettysburg College for tales of the unexplained. But be aware, there are strange encounters awaiting you as you journey the countryside. Who knows what awaits you in the darkness of the night! Depart the bus two times during tour.  Adults $24; Children (ages 6-12) $19.  Purchase tickets at https://www.gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com/ghost-tours/ or call (717) 334-1156.  Every Saturday Night beginning September 29th through November 3rd, 2018. Tour begins at Gettysburg Tours, 778 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325.