Search the Gettysburg House Where Jennie Wade Was Born for Ghosts
Investigators hand you EMF meters and spirit boxes, then run EVP and flashlight sessions in the rooms of a 19th-century home.
Jennie Wade was the only civilian killed during the Battle of Gettysburg, and this hunt takes place in the unassuming 19th-century house where she was born. It is her birthplace, not the Historic Jennie Wade House museum, which stands just down the street; the birthplace sits a few steps from the Shriver House Museum and the Tillie Pierce House.
For two hours a guide who doubles as a ghost-hunting specialist works through the house with the group, pairing its history with live sessions on the equipment.
Hunts start at 7:30 PM and 10 PM. The ticket covers the guide, the use of the equipment and the full two hours.
Historic Jennie Wade Birthplace Ghost Hunt w/ EquipmentA two-hour ghost hunt in Jennie Wade's birthplace with a licensed guide and ghost-hunting equipment provided.www.viator.comThe Equipment Goes Around the Room
This is a hands-on hunt. EMF detectors, spirit boxes, REM pods and dowsing rods are handed around once the group is inside, and everyone takes part in EVP and flashlight communication sessions in real time, working side by side with seasoned paranormal investigators.
The guide is billed as both a licensed tour guide and a ghost-hunting expert. One 2025 traveler wrote that their guide was honest whenever a reading could be debunked or a device was malfunctioning, a useful sign for skeptics.
Look for the Lantern at the Brickhouse Inn
Everyone meets at the gift shop of the Brickhouse Inn on Baltimore Street. Your guide will be the one holding a lantern, and the operator asks you to arrive 20 minutes before the start time.
From there the group follows the guide on foot to the birthplace. One 2025 traveler noted that it is a bit of a walk for anyone who may have trouble on their feet.
Small Groups, Sometimes the Whole House
Groups are kept small, and shared hunts are capped at 18 people. On a quiet night the group can be just your party: one 2025 traveler's family turned out to be the only guests and had free roam of the house once the guide had demonstrated each device.
The 10 PM hunt runs until about midnight, which suits a late plan after dinner in town.
Before You Book
Tickets start at USD 39 per person. As of October 2026, weekend nights cost USD 45 and November dates run higher. Tickets are sold for travelers aged 16 and older. Bookings close three hours before the start and are confirmed by the operator rather than instantly.
All sales are final, with no refund for cancellations. Per the booking listing, the hunt suits all physical fitness levels but is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.
📍 The Brickhouse Inn gift shop, 452 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, with public transportation nearby. The guide's tip is not included. Get there 20 minutes before your start time and look for the lantern.