Civil War Ghosts: Echoes of the Fallen Gettysburg Ghost Tour

About this activity

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Gettysburg’s haunted streets with our walking ghost tour! This immersive experience invites you to explore the rich history and spectral tales that linger in the air!

As you wander through the historic district, chilling stories of hauntings, including the eerie whispers of Civil War soldiers, will unfold before you, bringing the past to life.

Tread carefully as you traverse a mile of Gettysburg's most haunted and historic sites. Each stop, from the haunting Brickhouse Inn to the solemn Witness Tree, offers a glimpse into a past where the echoes of fallen soldiers still linger. The ghostly Farnsworth House and the mysterious Orphanage will send shivers down your spine with their tales of lost souls.

While the tour doesn’t enter private buildings, the outdoor experience is thick with the energy of lingering spirits.

Join us for an evening of captivating tales and eerie encounters, and uncover the ghostly secrets that Gettysburg holds!

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 · 7 min

   The Brickhouse Inn, formerly the Old Welty House, played a pivotal role during the Battle of Gettysburg, serving as a vantage point for Confederate sharpshooters who occupied its second floor and attic. Today, the lingering spirits of these soldiers are said to haunt the inn, their presence a chilling reminder of the fierce conflict that once raged there.

2. Stop 2 · 8 min

   The Witness Tree along Baltimore Street in Gettysburg stands as a silent sentinel to the brutal fighting that occurred during the Battle of Gettysburg. This ancient tree, present during the bloodshed, is believed to hold the echoes of those fateful days, with some claiming to hear whispers of the past in its rustling leaves.

3. Stop 3 · 7 min

   The Farnsworth House in Gettysburg, a key site during the battle where Confederate snipers took position, is now notorious as one of the city's most haunted locations. Visitors report eerie encounters and ghostly sensations, believed to be linked to the intense combat that once raged within its walls.

4. Stop 4 · 8 min

   The National Soldiers Orphanage Homestead in Gettysburg, once plagued by the harsh and abusive matron of the 1870s, now harbors the restless spirits of the mistreated children. Ghostly apparitions and eerie sounds still echo through the building, a haunting reminder of the dark history endured by its young residents.

5. Stop 5 · 7 min

   East Cemetery Hill in Gettysburg was the site of some of the fiercest fighting during the battle, and it remains a poignant memorial to the struggle that occurred here. Visitors often report seeing shadowy figures resembling soldiers emerging from the cemetery after dark, as if the echoes of the past are still fighting their way through the night.

6. Stop 6 · 8 min

   The Hall of Presidents Museum in Gettysburg once showcased wax figures of every U.S. president and their wives, but beneath this display lies a darker history. Before it became a museum, this site served as a makeshift burial ground during the Civil War, and some believe that the restless spirits of those interred here still linger in the shadows.

7. Jennie Wade House · 7 min

   The Jennie Wade House in Gettysburg is forever marked by tragedy, as a Confederate sniper’s stray bullet fatally struck Jennie Wade while she was sheltering inside. Today, eerie occurrences and ghostly presences are reported in the home, reflecting the lingering anguish of that fateful day.

8. Stop 8 · 8 min

   The Rupp House in Gettysburg became a battleground during the fight, with John Rupp taking refuge in the basement as chaos erupted upstairs. Today, visitors report unsettling paranormal phenomena, including ghostly apparitions of those who met their end within these walls.

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.

Good to know

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• PARKING: PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN BRICKHOUSE INN PARKING. You will be towed. THIS IS RESERVED FOR OVERNIGHT GUESTS. There are plenty of parking spaces on the side streets behind the Inn and on the main street. Thank you.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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