Jennie Wade House Admission Ticket

4.9(52)45 minFree cancellationBy Gettysburg Battlefield Tours

About this activity

Visit the oldest museum in Gettysburg! Learn the story of the only civilian to be killed during the Battle of Gettysburg. Authentically furnished from cellar to attic, the Jennie Wade House is a shrine to Jennie and to life during the American Civil War. Beyond the battlefield's thunder, this quiet home whispers the poignant, personal tragedy of Gettysburg's only civilian casualty—a life extinguished mid-morning by a stray bullet. Just 20 years old at the time of the Battle, Jennie was kneading dough in the kitchen when a rifle bullet pierced two doors and claimed her life.

Artifacts from that fatal day in 1863 are on display as well, including the artillery shell that punctured the roof of the house and a floorboard with Jennie’s blood still on it.

What's included

✓Admission fee

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Due to the age of the home there are narrow steps which may be difficult for some visitors to navigate.
Not recommended for travelers who cannot easily navigate steps.

Cancellation policy

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

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