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Jennie Wade House Admission Ticket

From$16
45 min
Gettysburg, USA

About this activity

Visit the Jennie Wade House in Gettysburg to explore Civil War history and learn about Jennie Wade's life through a self-guided tour.

Highlights

  • Historic Civil War landmark
  • Explore Civil War history
  • Self-paced tour experience
  • Learn about Jennie Wade's life
  • Discover Gettysburg's past

Full description

Step back in time at the Jennie Wade House, the only civilian casualty of the Battle of Gettysburg. This historic landmark offers a self-paced tour where you can delve into the life of Jennie Wade, a young woman who became a symbol of the Civil War's human cost. Explore the preserved rooms, view historical artifacts, and gain insights into the daily life during the 1860s. The house provides a unique window into the past, making it a must-visit for history enthusiasts and those interested in Gettysburg's rich heritage.

Included / Excluded

  • Admission to Jennie Wade House
  • Self-guided tour materials
  • Access to historical exhibits
  • Guided tours

Meeting point

Start Location

548 Baltimore St,, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Important information

Know before you book

  • The ticket grants access to the house; guided tours are not included.
  • Children under 6 enter free; adult tickets are required for ages 6 and up.
  • The house is not wheelchair accessible due to its historic nature.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes for the self-guided tour.
  • Photography may be restricted in certain areas; please check signs.
  • Allow approximately 45 minutes to fully explore the house.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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

Accessibility

  • Service Animals Allowed

Good to know

  • Due to the age of the home there are narrow steps which may be difficult for some visitors to navigate.

Traveler reviews

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Worthwhile Historical Experience

So we knew a bit of the history since we did the ghost tour the night before, but this is strictly a historical tour. It’s a reasonable price and took a little over an hour. You’re standing pretty well the whole time, so if that’s not for you… Definitely a somber experience knowing how that poor girl met her demise. There were maybe 10-12 in our tour group which was roughly half the size of our aforementioned paranormal tour. Much more pleasant in that regard. The staff was excellent, even swapping our tickets to the later tours since I mistakenly had purchased pickets for the earlier time!

SherdNerdAOKSep 7, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Great experience

The tour of the Jennie Wade house was awesome! Our guide was very knowledgeable and personable.

Nomad191104Sep 3, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Fact Filled Tour

Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and gave us all the facts. She made sure when to point out rumors about what we may have heard and then gave us the story behind it.

jamiesY7213QEAug 24, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Excellent tour.

The tour guide at the Jenny Wade House on August 11th was very resourceful and told the group I toured with more information that we didn't know from previous tours there. I think his name was Matt and he was very informative, very interesting to listen to and he was dressed like a pro tour guide. Thank you Matt!

Tammy_SAug 12, 2026VIATOR

Great experience

Did the ghost tour of Jennie Wade house. This was our second time. We had first gone in October 2024. We had George as a tour guide.this time around. He was amazing!! If I go back, I'm doing this tour again. It's a cute little home with lots of interesting history. Not a bad price for a fun hour and a half tour. Definitely a little creepy though.

anO3281XSAug 8, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

Due to the age of the home there are narrow steps which may be difficult for some visitors to navigate.
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