Spend a charged two hours investigating the birthplace of Jennie Wade in historic Gettysburg using EMF detectors, spirit boxes and guided EVP sessions. This intimate, equipment-led ghost hunt pairs Civil War history with hands-on paranormal technique for curious skeptics and believers alike.
Spend a charged two hours investigating the birthplace of Jennie Wade in historic Gettysburg using EMF detectors, spirit boxes and guided EVP sessions. This intimate, equipment-led ghost hunt pairs Civil War history with hands-on paranormal technique for curious skeptics and believers alike.
Night tightens around a narrow Gettysburg street as your small group assembles at the clapboard house where Jennie Wade was born. Streetlamps throw long shadows across 19th‑century brick; the air smells of damp stone and distant lawn smoke. The house, ordinary by day, becomes a focal point for history and questions when investigators switch on EMF meters and spirit boxes.
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Operated by Junket: Gettysburg Tours and Premium Experiences · Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Night tightens around a narrow Gettysburg street as your small group assembles at the clapboard house where Jennie Wade was born. Streetlamps throw long shadows across 19th‑century brick; the air smells of damp stone and distant lawn smoke. The house, ordinary by day, becomes a focal point for history and questions when investigators switch on EMF meters and spirit boxes.
Gettysburg’s story is visible in the stones and slopes: a Civil War battlefield shaped by rolling limestone ridges and small creeks that funneled troop movements in July 1863. Jennie Wade’s death as a civilian casualty sits alongside accounts of soldiers, surgeons, and townspeople — a living piece of local culture that fuels tonight’s investigation.
Expect a hands‑on session with EMF detectors, spirit boxes, REM pods, dowsing rods and guided EVP exercises. The pace is deliberate: brief historical context, equipment orientation, timed contact sessions and quiet listening. Weather and street noise can affect readings; investigators emphasize controlled technique and respectful behavior in residential areas.
Practical guidance: arrive with a charged phone and a headlamp, dress in quiet, layered clothing for changing night temperatures, and be prepared to stand or move slowly on uneven sidewalks for up to two hours. The experience balances storytelling, historical interpretation and paranormal protocol — suitable for skeptics and believers who want a focused, equipment‑led look at Gettysburg’s haunted reputation.
easy.
2 hours.
Minimal fitness required; participants should be able to stand and walk short distances on uneven sidewalks.
Tours are generally open to older children accompanied by adults, but the content and nighttime setting may be intense; check with the operator about age guidelines.
No — investigations focus on the structure and atmosphere; guides prohibit handling artifacts to preserve the site.
No — guides provide equipment instruction and lead sessions suitable for beginners and experienced investigators alike.
Tours typically proceed in light rain but severe weather may force cancellation; confirm policies when booking since cancellations are final.
Jennie Wade was the only civilian killed during the Battle of Gettysburg; her birthplace and nearby homes were in the thick of civilian wartime life in July 1863.
Respect local properties and minimize light and noise pollution during night investigations; historic homes are fragile and require careful treatment to preserve material history.
Junket: Gettysburg Tours and Premium Experiences operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.




Night tightens around a narrow Gettysburg street as your small group assembles at the clapboard house where Jennie Wade was born. Streetlamps throw long shadows across 19th‑century brick; the air smells of damp stone and distant lawn smoke. The house, ordinary by day, becomes a focal point for history and questions when investigators switch on EMF meters and spirit boxes.
Night tightens around a narrow Gettysburg street as your small group assembles at the clapboard house where Jennie Wade was born. Streetlamps throw long shadows across 19th‑century brick; the air smells of damp stone and distant lawn smoke. The house, ordinary by day, becomes a focal point for history and questions when investigators switch on EMF meters and spirit boxes.
Gettysburg’s story is visible in the stones and slopes: a Civil War battlefield shaped by rolling limestone ridges and small creeks that funneled troop movements in July 1863. Jennie Wade’s death as a civilian casualty sits alongside accounts of soldiers, surgeons, and townspeople — a living piece of local culture that fuels tonight’s investigation.
Expect a hands‑on session with EMF detectors, spirit boxes, REM pods, dowsing rods and guided EVP exercises. The pace is deliberate: brief historical context, equipment orientation, timed contact sessions and quiet listening. Weather and street noise can affect readings; investigators emphasize controlled technique and respectful behavior in residential areas.
Practical guidance: arrive with a charged phone and a headlamp, dress in quiet, layered clothing for changing night temperatures, and be prepared to stand or move slowly on uneven sidewalks for up to two hours. The experience balances storytelling, historical interpretation and paranormal protocol — suitable for skeptics and believers who want a focused, equipment‑led look at Gettysburg’s haunted reputation.