6/19/2026. We went on this tour as part of our "value" pack of tours. It was recommended to me by my son in law. Jennie Wade was the only civilian killed in the battle. I won't ruin the story of how in case you opt to go on the tour. The beginning of the tour made me feel very unwelcome like I was being scolded like a young child. I understand that there are rules but the way she discussed the rules made me afraid to breathe the wrong way. Her demeanor kicked the tour off to a lousy start. "Don't touch anything and I'll be watching"- like really?? Then our guide made a big deal that she would refuse to answer any questions on ghosts or if the house was haunted. (Yeah of course because they want to sell you the Jennie Wade ghost tour). I thought that was ridiculous. There were other "rules" too. The home was in good condition. The gift store was nice and I liked the tour and the history. I felt like the tour guide was rushing and speaking too fast. I was disappointed because most of the stuff in the house was not original such as the wallpaper, or the artifacts. Supposedly they are antiques but weren't owned by The Wades. Teetering on 2-3 Stars read more

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Our family of 21 had a wonderful 45-minute guided tour of the Jennie Wade House. Normally, they limit groups to 15 people, but since we were one big family with a few little kids, they kindly made an exception so we could stay together. We had a 3pm tour booked but arrived early around 2:45pm and were able to start just 6 minutes ahead of schedule, which was a nice surprise. The tour took us through all three stories of the duplex home, which stood right in the heart of the Gettysburg battle. We even got to inspect several bullet holes up close, offering a tangible glimpse into what life must have been like during the 1860s. Our guide was fantastic--engaging and full of interesting stories about Jennie Wade, her family, and the era. A very educational and enjoyable experience overall! read more

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Erin, our tour guide was very pleasant and patient (we had kids with inquiring minds in our group). The tour was about 45 mins long, very informative and obviously not rushed as this was a small house. The museum store seemed to have been the cheapest too! Definitely buy your magenta here and not the national museum (double the price!) Went on a Sunday and last tour of the day was at 3:15. Take all the pics but no videos, all good! read more

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surprisingly awesome experience, the jennie wade house museum was great . very informative and detailed tour transports you back in time. tour takes about 30 minutes but really is a must see. read more

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Loved visiting the Jennie Wade house. Our guide was absolutely amazing. She knew everything about Jennie and the house. You could envision every moment of the event. It was so fascinating. If you visit Gettysburg Address this to your list of must sees. read more

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Jennie Wade museum is a great self tour . I'n the beginning they go over a briefing of Jenny and allow you to tour on your own. There is a night tour of Jenny Wade that is really good. read more

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I went to the Jennie Wade House as part of a ghost tour, so although we did get to see everything and get a good background, it's definitely a bucket list item to go back for the history. The house itself is very interesting, the ghost tour was from the basement to the upper floor. It's very clean, very well curated and period appropriate. As for the paranormal, there was an incident involving a flip phone calling a call repair station and somehow ending up on speaker phone. No matter how much fiddling and downright abuse the phone took, we couldn't make it replicate the call. read more

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I meet my personal guide tour at Jennie Wade house. The reason why I meet him here because he want to show me what the beginning of the war was. Jennie is only a civilian that got killed during the war. She is very breve and she is a hero, cooking and feed unions soldier during civil war. Her house now is a museum and store to Horner her brave and for the people to learn about how many people who sacrifice before American become united. read more

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Another cool spot in Gettysburg. An old nice home where Jennie Wade had horrible luck and got struck by a bullet during the fighting. This place definitely isn't haunted and that's a fact but I'd recommend checking it out. read more

Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Gift shop allows for browsing before or after a tour and has a good selection of historical books. The rooms are small but the tour groups allow for guests to navigate the home freely and at their own pace. The artifacts displayed help further tell Jennie's story and the events that occurred during 1863. Worth a visit for the history buff or someone more interested in what a local family experienced during the battle at Gettysburg. read more

I thought my trip to the Jennie Wade House was so interesting and 100% would recommend it to anyone looking to do a tour in Gettysburg. Due to Covid, they didn't have a guided tour (I think normally it would be) but I had my mom as my know-it-all tour guide, otherwise I probably would have missed a lot of the smaller nuances of the house you normally wouldn't notice. For example, the photo I attached to this review: there are framed photographs of Jennie, and her two hometown friends, who had gone off to fight in the war. They all had died right around the same time as each other and none of them ever found out their friend had died. I'm sure there is a lot more that could be learned if you go when they have the guided tour again. I also learned when she died, they buried her with the dough and flour still on her hands. I found this tour really fascinating and a must go. read more

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One of the BEST tours of a home I have EVER taken! Our tour guide Allie was absolutely AMAZING!!!! She had an infectious energy and a wealth of knowledge. I wish we did the full guided tour with her because her love for Jennie and the home is felt wholeheartedly. The ability to stand and photograph such a pivotal moment of the Civil War was truly an experience! read more

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Very short self lead tour. The tour begins in the gift shop and then you get to go inside the house. The person who gets you going was dressed in era appropriate clothing and gave a quick overview of Jennie and the situation. After that, she showed us the house and we got to go explore. Great way to see how the houses were built and the layout. My favorite place to see was the cellar... cool and creepy! read more

This review is solely for the food at the gift shop. My uncle made a trip here before coming out to Philly for a wedding and brought everyone a little souvenir. I chose the black raspberry jam and went on my way. When I got home I decided to make a pb&j sandwich using that jam and it was delicious! It was so fresh, just sweet enough and spread perfectly. We're eating it sparingly since we don't know when or if we'll be able to get it again anytime soon! read more

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PROS: This house is in great condition on the outside for a house over 100 years old. You can even see the bullet holes on the outer wall from the time of the battle CONS: The last time I toured the house they told me that nothing was original inside. Even the bathroom door was fake and they just added a hole to simulate the bullet entry OVERALL: It's a neat house to enter and I would definitely add it to the agenda, but just remember, only the outside bricks are original read more

Like rudest rudest workers on the planet. We wondered in a little before 4, their website said they closed at 7. We even called to confirm due to covid that the hours were the same. We get there, walk around to the back door bc we thought the front was just a store. There is a girl there that just says "we are closed, tours are full" we said oh ok and we turned to each other to decide what to do and she literally just looks at us and says "you need to leave" We were literally standing outside, she intercepted us before we even made it to the door. Like we had to leave even the general vicinity of the area. Whatever, I'm not one to put names of people on blast. I know her name, she knows who she is and that her name begins with H read more

This is our first time in Gettysburg & we were so looking forward to the Jennie Wade house. We arrived at 1:47 and apparently couldn't get into the house for another 2 hours. Even though the website says tours every half hour because there was a school tour coming in at 2. A tour with only two people had just walked into the house. When asked if we could join the group, the lady behind the counter said: "NO. Because we don't mix groups." My sister and I are fully vaccinated and wearing Masks. She continued to be extremely rude. I purchased a book and when I said, "No, I don't need a receipt, but thank you." She said, "K." Tossed the book on the counter and walked away. We won't be back. Coming from a travel agent and a museum docent, this is not the way you run a business, especially after a pandemic. read more

The first thing to know about the Jennie Wade House Museum is that the company that operates the Gettysburg Tour Center appears to also operate this museum. (This should make you dubious given the quality of the bus tours). We wanted to see the site of the only civilian killed during the battle and opted to visit the museum. The ladies running the "tours" and gift shop were pleasant. The tour itself is a brief 5 minute history in the kitchen of the Jennie Wade House and you are left to explore on your own. The building contains only slightly more than a half dozen rooms and takes you about 5 minutes to walk through, which would be fine if they didn't charge $10.00 per head to get in. This museum really should be charging $5.00 per entrant or give you a full guided tour of the museum, given its small size for the full admission price. Pro tip: Take photos of the building's outside for free and save yourself some money. read more

Absolutely love the Jennie Wade house. A had a tour guide by the name of star. If you go there try and get in her group. She made it not just a great learning experience but fun. This house is an amazing part of history. If your in Gettysburg I highly recommend going and checking it out. read more

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In our many visits to Gettysburg, my wife and I had never toured the Jennie Wade House. It had been probably 25 years since I was there as a kid. So on a recent outing, we decided that it was something new for us to do. We weren't disappointed. The tour, which starts in the adjacent gift shop, encompasses approximately a 45 minute walk of the home. The small house consists of eight rooms, including the cellar. Our tour guide, Sarah, did a wonderful job of sharing the many stories that revolve around Jennie Wade, a 20-year old woman living in Gettysburg who was the only civilian killed during the battle. Her life was tragically ended by a stray Confederate bullet on the third day of the battle. Without giving too much detail away, there are numerous stories that are shared about Jennie, including why she was at the house that was owned by her sister Georgia. There are many interesting artifacts that are found inside the house, though some of the furnishings are replicas. These reproductions don't take away from the quality of the information presented, and hopefully, your tour guide will point out the authentic pieces in the home. Given the length of the tour and the many fun facts that can be learned about life in the Civil War era, this would be a fun way to impart kids with some knowledge and unique tidbits about living in that time period. The one negative point that I'd emphasize is that if your tour group is large (ours included 11 people), you may be challenged in finding time to look at everything and taking a few photos. The management doesn't want people exploring the rooms on their own, and as someone who likes to take more than a quick glance at artifacts and accompanying documentation, I found this to be a bit restrictive on the experience. However, as a tour that doesn't strictly focus on the battle, it's definitely provides an interesting perspective on living in 1863. The tour tickets were $9 each for adults, but if you have AAA, they are $8.10 each. The tour guide was very forthcoming about the availability of this discount. If you are a first time visitor to Gettysburg or haven't been to the Jennie Wade house in years, make sure to stop by for some great stories. read more

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A truly wonderful Gettysburg experience! Fascinating and reasonably priced! Get the pickles in the gift shop! Trigger warning: when you get to the cellar, there is a mannequin under a sheet. IT IS NOT A REAL DEAD BODY. When I first went done there, I was like, "Whoa. What is the dilly with that corpse?" Thankfully, the lovely and knowledgeable tour guide explained to me that it was not a real decomposing corpse. read more

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This was very interesting as she was a young girl who was shot and died instantly. She was one of the only civilians killed during the 3 day battle. The original doors are still on the building with the bullet holes. read more

Wonderful historical tour. Decent price, and our tour guide was awesome. Very knowledgeable, thorough, and didn't drone on; you could tell he liked his job and being there. Definitely is haunted, ghost hunters will love to walk in and see if they can feel or see anything. It's amazing how many bullet holes there are in there. read more

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It is definitely an interesting unique house tour due to the morbid nature of its preservation. I think our tour group had too many people to go through the small rooms, so I wished they'd capped attendance lower. They are trying to make money, I get that. The tour guide was knowledgeable. I have some doubts about the authenticity of the final story as recounted by her sister. The reason there was only one civilian death was probably because everyone else was smart enough to leave town or hide in their cellars. Was Jennie Wade so giving she wanted to make bread for the soldiers at the risk of her own life? Or was she a poor decision maker her family tried to paint as heroic? I'm think she didn't have common sense. I do think once you go to the cellar and there is a mannequin covered in a sheet it still feels quite chilling. Like I know it's not a real body, but it still seems realistic. The house has bullet holes and a stained wooden plank. It's a bit creepy. So it's a unique little house tour that's worth a visit. read more

The staff is helpful. It was an interesting tour. I would recommend it. We lucked out we had the house to ourselves

Me and my boyfriend went here for a tour of the Jenny Wade House , it was interesting and Jenny Wade is a historical person of Gettysburg , They had some neat artifacts inside from the old days. George was our tour Guide he was very knowledgeable and kind throughout the tour! I highly recommend taking this tour. read more

Someone's gonna call me nuts but here I go anyway. I did the tour here in summer of 2014. I was 14. My mom and nana and I decided to go because they were doing free tours that day. We start the tour and see the bullet hole through the door and everything. Then we see the downstairs parlor or whatever and then go upstairs. We walked through one room and then got to the second room. As soon as I walked in I felt sick and intimidated. Granted I had (and still have) anxiety. So I thought it was just anxiety because anxiety can cause that "I have to get out of here" feeling. I'm looking around the room and no one else seems bothered. Then the group heads through a next room and into another room that the guide actually talks about. My mom and I were the last ones to leave the room I was freaked out in. AS SOON AS I CROSSED THE THRESHOLD INTO THE NEXT ROOM I was FINE. The sick feeling went away, and I didn't feel on edge and intimidated anymore. Anxiety doesn't just disappear like that. I wish it did but it just does not. So I get through the rest of the house and I'm ok but still floored by what I had experienced. Then at the end we went into the basement where they took Jennies body and stayed down there so no one else would get accidentally shot. I felt pretty weird down there too. Not the same as I had felt on the second floor but a different kind of weird. It was just eerily still and quiet. The air felt heavy and I felt like I was being watched. Then we left and I told my mom and maybe my nana too I can't remember, how I felt upstairs and in the basement but the upstairs thing was the most bizarre to me. Then I REMEMBERED something I saw on some show about the house. It was that this one upstairs bedroom, the one I was in, belonged to Jennies dad. Many many people have been in that room and claimed to have felt the same way I did. Some of the people actually ran out and I think some may have passed out but I forget. I was SHOOK. At this point I was sure it wasn't anxiety and that I really did experience what I thought which was the presence of Jennies dad. Legend says he doesn't like visitors and tries to be kind of menacing to protect Jennie in a way he didn't before. As for the basement: some say Jennie is stuck down there. However some believe the basement is a portal to hell. Super scary. Anyway, that's what happened. I recommend going because it's interesting. There are historical tours most of the time and then they sometimes have ghost tours I think. read more

this is likely the most visited house in Gettysburg.... I have toured this site many times, and with several guides. each one was quite engaging, and fortunately our groups were not too large allowing for interaction between the group and the guide. to be honest, I find this just as insightful as the tour, as sometimes some of the questions are ones I would *never* have thought of and wind up learning something new as a result. this is a tragic story of the worst possible "wrong-place/wrong-time" scenario, but I also recommend getting even more insight to this tragedy by the purchase of their book about miss wade. this is another "must do" on the checklist. read more

This house wasn't on our list of things to do, we just happened to pass by. I'm so glad we did. The house is pockmarked with shrapnel and bullet holes and was once the home of the only civilian killed during the battle of Gettysburg. It's a sad tale and was wonderfully told by our excellent tour guide, Janice. She really captured my imagination. She was passionate and well informed and told the story easily and imaginatively. She definitely made a four star review into a five star one. And I learned the meaning behind the phrase "sleep tight and don't let the bed bugs bite"! If you're in Gettysburg, I recommed putting this museum on your list. It's a forty minute tour round an original structure and tells a story not often told. read more

The house is riddled with bullet holes; it really brings to life what was going on in the town during the war. Walking through the house, an uneasy feeling surrounds you; it is eerie to know you are standing it the house where the only civilian during the battle was killed. Upstairs, I took a photo of the garment and the pair of boots were, and caught something unusual on camera. The absolute most eerie place in the whole house, however, is the basement. The model of Jennie's body laying against the back wall with a grey/blue hand sticking out really freaked me out (it was very realistic). Great historic site to visit. Worth the 7 bucks. read more

Took the midnight in the Jennie Wade House tour. Was a little disappointed by the sheer amount of "orb" talk. You either believe we turn into orbs, or don't, and I didn't need or want 30 minutes of the tour pushing the orb theory at me. I do believe in orbs... but not the dust particles that the majority of the pictures were of. However, being in the house with so much history was really amazing. The bullet holes, (Which are pretty famous and our guide didn't even talk about), were pretty cool to see. The lights out at midnight in the cellar was like being in a bad 70's disco, as all were encouraged to take photos in the dark, and all the photos being taken caused me to take cover and hide my eyes. I thought it would be a silent moment to take in the surroundings, but that was not the case. Is it haunted? I don't know. It did have a real sense of history, and the home itself is really beautiful and I would like to see it during the day. read more

I want to give this place a better score because I love the story and that it is available and open to the public but I don't feel I can. The tour was horrible. I am so glad this was not our first local tour. The tour guide we had was like a robot and very rote. She never looked at anyone in the group and moved awkwardly. When questions were asked she really did not know answers and time was never given for asking questions. I wish we could have gone back to different areas of the house to look at things in more detail like the letter from her sister but that was not allowed. Again, I love the story and that her sister made sure others knew the story but a better tour guide is necessary!! Definitely the worst tour guide ever. read more

Nothing out of this world, but interesting information. We were able to learn about Jennie Wade and her family and see where she was hit with a fatal bullet. We were able to get a different perspective of the war. read more

Our tour guide recited us the information of the house in a very monotonous voice, with few details. The tour lasted for 25 minutes and the last 7 were spent in the basement listening to audio. I give this 3 stars because we ha just come from a self- guided tour of the Wills house that blew this out of the water information-wise. I would expect from a guided tour to get even more, not noticeably less. The house itself made the tour worth it. The bullet holes, residual damage, and few original pieces in the house were fascinating. The story is sad, and the feeling is heavy. I'd reccomend it, but or the house, not the tour. As mentioned before don't expect to see more than dust particles in the pictures. read more

The woman who sold us our tickets at the gift store was great; friendly and knowledgeable about the site and tours. Scott was an amazing tour guide! He was entertaining and informative. He's only there on weekends because he's a history teacher at the community college. He really cares about Jenny Wade and history in general. I recommend doing this tour. read more

My Third visit to Gettysburg...Ahhh the Jennie wade house. Most know the story of the only civilian shot and killed at the battle of Gettysburg back in 1863. But most will never get to experience it, in the way that i have...unless in fact that you are a paranormal investigator.... Kneeling down in the exact spot where Ms. Wade was killed, left me with a feeling of sadness and a curiosity within myself to explore the whole house. How tragic a tale it is that this woman, along with her mother and sister tended to the wounded soldiers young and old alike, and was shot while doing so. I refuse to ruin the experience for you. It is definitely a place to explore and see what you feel and capture in the Jennie Wade House. They do hold ghost tours...so put that on the list on your visit to the Historic town of Gettysburg. read more

We have been coming to gettysberg for decades . I must say George was one of the best guides yet! He was entertaining and very informative ! He even engaged and held the attention of the younger kids! Five stars plus read more

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Great house, great tour, great staff. Very knowledgeable and amazing story and history in the house. Been coming for over 35 years and I never get sick of visiting or touring the house. Love this place, def visit it, you won't regret it. Def 5 stars read more

Update: We tried again, and had a very pleasant experience. The house was interesting, and the guide was knowledgeable.

After my second trip to the Jennie Wade House I can say this is still a favorite. Tours are shorter than most but its certainly a well spent hour in Gettysburg. Tour guides are friendly and informative and the museum does a good job to talk not just about Ms. Wade but also about life during that time. They also seem very well educated about all the facts surrounding the house, making this tour one of my favorites. If you can, I'd be sure to visit soon as they have two additional rare artifacts related to the house that are usually held in a private collection, now on display. read more