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Haunted Past of Gettysburg Walking Tour

89 Steinwehr Ave, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA
Duration

2 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

Embark on a 2-hour walking tour of Gettysburg and uncover the dark and untold stories of the area. Learn about Alexander Dobbin, the founder of the Inn who still haunts the house. Discover the apparitions of slaves who are said to still occupy the house, including sightings in hidden areas. Visit the Jennie Wade House, which is believed to be haunted and still stands to this day with much of its original structure preserved. Witness the iconic tree that is old enough to have witnessed the gruesome past and chilling events from the historic Battle of Gettysburg. Discover the Gettysburg Municipal Building, which was once the Adam’s County Prison, where many criminals died within its walls and Civil War soldiers outside. Learn about the hospital that was established in the building just four years before the Battle of Gettysburg. Finally, explore the paranormal activity that is rumored to take place in a hotel that was repurposed as a hospital during the Civil War.

What To Expect

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Dobbin House Tavern



The founder of the Inn, Alexander Dobbin, is said to still haunt the house smoking a cigar. There are reports of apparitions of slaves who are believed to have never left the house, including sightings in hidden areas.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arbor House Publishing



Discover a historic publishing house and become familiar with its intriguing history.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Jennie Wade House



Many people believe that the Jennie Wade House is haunted, and it remains standing to this day with a significant portion of its original structure preserved.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Brickhouse Inn Bed & Breakfast



Besides being an award winning and historic B&B, Brickhouse Inn is believed to be a haunted bastion filled with Civil War ghosts.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Witness Tree



The iconic tree that is old enough to have witnessed the gruesome past and chilling events from the historic Battle of Gettysburg

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Farnsworth House Inn



Not only does the Farnsworth House Inn offer excellent food and beverages, but it also houses the ghosts of the past, having been constructed in 1810.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gettysburg Municipal Building / Police Department



Initially built in the 1800s as the Adam’s County Prison, the Gettysburg Municipal Building witnessed deaths of criminals within its walls and Civil War soldiers just outside. Late at night, strange occurrences have been reported inside the building.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Adams County Court House



The edifice was erected only four years prior to the Battle of Gettysburg, and was utilized as a hospital during and after the conflict. The seats were dismantled to form an unobstructed space that served as an operating room where surgeons operated in front of other soldiers, causing the traumatic events to leave a lasting mark on the structure.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Union Hotel



During the Civil War, this hotel was repurposed as a hospital, and it is rumored to have experienced paranormal activity. Explore the tales of ghostly encounters at this renowned historical hotel.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Included/Excluded

  • Professional local tour guide

Durations

2 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

89 Steinwehr Ave, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA
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