Jennie Wade House Admission Ticket

4.9 (48 reviews) 45 min Free cancellation

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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.

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At a glance

Duration: 45 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Gettysburg Battlefield Tours

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Admission fees: Admission fee

Itinerary

Jennie Wade House

Admission included

The museums knowledgeable guides, attired in period dress, bring the history of the house to vivid life with their passionate retellings of Jennie's heartbreaking story and that of her family. For years, these engaging storytellers have captivated visitors with their narratives, ensuring that the memory of this devastating event is kept alive for generations to come.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Jennie Wade House 548 Baltimore St, 17325, Gettysburg, United States See on map

End point

Jennie Wade House 548 Baltimore St, 17325, Gettysburg, United States See on map

Using your ticket

Arrive at the Jennie Wade House gift shop (548 Baltimore Street) no less than 10 mins prior to tour time to check with with staff. Once checked in, the tour guide will escort the group outside to begin the tour.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

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.