How to Go Ghost Hunting in Gettysburg

Gettysburg is one of the most haunted locations in the United States. The Civil War and the intense and tragic battles here have left an indelible mark on the landscape and the people here. In places of great trauma and turmoil there is often some otherworldly echo still playing on, and it is no truer than in Gettysburg. The landscape is full of residual energy and the apparitions of soldiers looking for their buddies amongst the dead, and the sounds of wailing and cries from the women left behind. If you approach the area with respect, ghost hunters won’t be disappointed here and will inevitably have a personal experience to walk away with.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Transportation to and around Gettysburg
• Camera
• Voice recorder
• Tour tickets where applicable

1. Take a Black Cat tour from Gettysburg Ghost Tours. This inexpensive adventure takes you down the first block of Steinwehr Avenue and discusses the first day of the battle. The tour guide will help you know when to snap pictures and how to become aware of otherworldly presence. Everywhere in Gettysburg there is some kind of paranormal activity, so be observant and take lots of pictures.

2. Sign up for the Patriot Tour while at Gettysburg Ghost tours for an hour you’ll never forget. Hear personal paranormal experiences while wandering through the National Park Battlefield and then go back again later on your own to do more ghost hunting.

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   Head out to Triangular Field behind Devil’s Den. Be sure to visit after dark as this is one of the most haunted locations on the battlefield. Visitors report feelings of being watched, apparitions and EVPS. Take your cameras because you are sure to have an experience here.

4. Image from Wikipedia

   Take a tour of the Jennie Wade House. Jennie Wade was the only civilian killed during the Civil War while this 20-year-old was baking bread for Union troops. Visitors to this historic home report many paranormal occurrences including smelling bread baking and an overwhelming sense of grief. Ghost hunters have had a lot of success capturing orbs outside the home, but try some EVP work here if you dare.

5. Cross the Sachs Covered Bridge. This is the bridge the Confederate Army used to withdraw from the battlefield. It was also the site of a triple hanging, and perhaps that is why it is a favorite spot among ghost hunters.

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   Finally, book a night at the Cashtown Inn. This historic inn was once occupied by Jefferson Davis and his troops before entering Gettysburg. Investigated by the TAPS team from SCI-FI channel's Ghost Hunters show, visitors have experienced many paranormal activities here and you’ll hear plenty of stories from staff.

Tips & Warnings

• Book tours well in advance as they fill up in peak season.

• Skip the tours and just head to the battlefield. There are plenty of paranormal activities here, so do a self-guided tour.

• Be respectful. This is a tragic part of American history and the troops that died here should be respected.

Resources

• Jennie Wade house
• Gettysburg information
• Haunted Gettysburg
• Cashtown Inn