The Jennie Wade House

The Jennie Wade House Visit Gettysburg's Oldest Museum and learn the tragic the story of the only civilian killed during the battle and of civilian life during the 1860's.
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Authentically furnished from cellar to attic, the Jennie Wade House is a shrine to Jennie and to life during the American Civil War. 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. The Jennie Wade House features Guides in period attire that are well-versed in the history of the home. For years, they’v

e enthralled visitors with passionate retellings of the tragedy that befell young Jennie and her family. 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. You can help to keep the memory of Jennie alive: unique Jennie Wade souvenirs and collectibles are available in the Jennie Wade Gift Shop next door. Adults: $11.50; Children (ages 6-12) $8.50; 5 and under free. Prices subject to change without notice. NOTE: Self-Guided Tours will be conducted daily through April 30, 2022.

Planning a group trip? 👥 Walk-up groups of 10+ get discounts! Groups of 15+ can book private tours. Call 717-334-4100 to...
09/02/2026

Planning a group trip? 👥 Walk-up groups of 10+ get discounts! Groups of 15+ can book private tours.

Call 717-334-4100 to reserve your spot and guarantee your date & time.

🗺️🏠 If you’ve toured the battlefield, this is the perfect next step. The Jennie Wade House adds the “home front” perspec...
08/31/2026

🗺️🏠 If you’ve toured the battlefield, this is the perfect next step. The Jennie Wade House adds the “home front” perspective—what families faced, what they heard, and how quickly life changed in July 1863.

📞 717-334-4100
August Hours
Sun. - Wed.: 9am - 5pm
Thurs. - Sat.: 9am - 6pm

🏠⬆️ Visitor heads-up: this is a historic home with multiple sets of stairs, and it is not handicap or stroller accessibl...
08/28/2026

🏠⬆️ Visitor heads-up: this is a historic home with multiple sets of stairs, and it is not handicap or stroller accessible. The authenticity is part of what makes it special—just plan accordingly before you arrive.

📞 717-334-4100
August Hours
Sun. - Wed.: 9am - 5pm
Thurs. - Sat.: 9am - 6pm

🚗✅ Visiting Gettysburg and want an easy stop with big impact? The Jennie Wade House offers free parking adjacent to the ...
08/26/2026

🚗✅ Visiting Gettysburg and want an easy stop with big impact? The Jennie Wade House offers free parking adjacent to the museum, making it simple to add to your day. Come for the tour, stay for the history.

📞 717-334-4100
August Hours
Sun. - Wed.: 9am - 5pm
Thurs. - Sat.: 9am - 6pm

See you Wednesday!!!
08/24/2026

See you Wednesday!!!

🧱⚔️ Gettysburg isn’t only a battlefield story—it’s a civilian story, too. The Jennie Wade House gives you a powerful per...
08/24/2026

🧱⚔️ Gettysburg isn’t only a battlefield story—it’s a civilian story, too. The Jennie Wade House gives you a powerful perspective on what it meant to be a resident when the fighting came to town.

📞 717-334-4100
August Hours
Sun. - Wed.: 9am - 5pm
Thurs. - Sat.: 9am - 6pm

🏠🕰️ From cellar to attic, the Jennie Wade House is authentically furnished to reflect life during the American Civil War...
08/21/2026

🏠🕰️ From cellar to attic, the Jennie Wade House is authentically furnished to reflect life during the American Civil War. You’ll walk through the rooms where a family lived, worked, worried, and endured the chaos of battle just outside.

🎟️ Entry is exclusively through a guided tour.

📞 717-334-4100
August Hours
Sun. - Wed.: 9am - 5pm
Thurs. - Sat.: 9am - 6pm

👒📜 Our guides in period attire don’t just recite facts—they bring the home, the family, and the timeline of events to li...
08/19/2026

👒📜 Our guides in period attire don’t just recite facts—they bring the home, the family, and the timeline of events to life with a passionate retelling you’ll remember. If you love history that feels real, this tour delivers.

✅ Tours available daily.

📞 717-334-4100
August Hours
Sun. - Wed.: 9am - 5pm
Thurs. - Sat.: 9am - 6pm

🏠🇺🇸 Step inside the Jennie Wade House, the oldest museum in Gettysburg, and hear the true story of the only civilian kil...
08/17/2026

🏠🇺🇸 Step inside the Jennie Wade House, the oldest museum in Gettysburg, and hear the true story of the only civilian killed during the Battle of Gettysburg. This isn’t just a tour—it’s a look at what everyday life became when war arrived at the front door.

🎟️ Guided tours only (no self-guided entry).

📞 717-334-4100

August Hours
Sun. - Wed.: 9am - 5pm
Thurs. - Sat.: 9am - 6pm

🏠🕰️ From cellar to attic, the Jennie Wade House is authentically furnished to reflect life during the American Civil War...
08/14/2026

🏠🕰️ From cellar to attic, the Jennie Wade House is authentically furnished to reflect life during the American Civil War. You’ll walk through the rooms where a family lived, worked, worried, and endured the chaos of battle just outside.

🎟️ Entry is exclusively through a guided tour.

📞 717-334-4100

August Hours
Sun. - Wed.: 9am - 5pm
Thurs. - Sat.: 9am - 6pm

Address

548 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg, PA
17325

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(717) 334-4100

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