Jennie Wade House Admission Ticket

Overview

Available languages

English

45 minutes

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

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.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Admission fee

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Jennie Wade House

548 Baltimore St, Gettysburg United States

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Jennie Wade House

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.

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Jennie Wade House Admission Ticket

Reviews

4.94

17 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Short but great experience
392judek,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Nice tour of the house and events that took place there during the Battle of Gettysburg. Short 45 min tour but very informative by a knowledgable tour guide. A worthy addition to a Gettysburg experience
Awesome tour!!
FrequentFlier586291,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My grandsons only request for his birthday was to go to the Jennie wade house he was so thrilled to learn about the history .
Small but Mighty
H7799RJlisas,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The Jennie Wade House looks tiny from the outside, but is bursting with Gettysburg history. The story of this home will leave you asking for more! The guides are knowledgeable and encourage questions!
Great tour and tour guide
erichH6223EN,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The story of Jenny wade is a tragic one but one that I’m glad I went and took a tour of. She was the only civilian tragedy of civil war and I never even knew about her before the tour. Tour guide was excellent and the way she told her story I will not forget
Good tour
everythingistaken62,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very informative tour! The house is so well preserved down to the bullet holes in the doors. Our guide knew all the facts and presented well.
Anniversary trip to Gettysburg
B2080XAlesleym,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was amazing the girl was awesome as the tour guide it was just me and my husband on the tour. Learned a lot of what happened
Great tour!
Melodie K,
Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I didn’t know anything about the Battle of Gettysburg or Jennie Wade and left after the tour with so much interesting information! So glad I had a chance to go!
Great staff
Heather L,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I love visiting this place. Ive been here twice in the last year. I definitely recommend that everyone checks it out at least once.
Jeannie Wade House Tour
juliebA6467WP,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was so informative. Our tour guide went over a lot of details and answered all our questions. I highly recommend it.
A MUST SEE IN GETTYSBURG
Sightsee101928,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We were surprised at how much information was given during this tour. I'm so glad we found this on trip advisor. We will be sure to tell other folks about it.