The Birthplace of Ghost Storytelling in Gettysburg
Embark on a guided tour of the Historic Farnsworth House, proudly listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the U.S. Department of the Interior. Ascend to the Garret where a Confederate sharpshooter is believed to have fired the fatal shot that claimed Jennie Wade — the only civilian killed during the Battle of Gettysburg. Descend into the cellar, transformed into a hauntingly beautiful Victorian Viewing Parlor. Examine over 100 bullet holes still etched into the brick facade.
While others may offer a “Farnsworth House” tour, we proudly present the only authentic Farnsworth House experiences — and the only tours with access inside the Historic Inn itself. Rated #4 Best Haunted Hotel by USA Today.
⚠️ Some tours are strictly 16 years of age and over — no exceptions. Look for the age indicator on each tour below.
History
$ 15.00
Explore the historic Farnsworth House from top to bottom. Ascend to the Garret (attic) where a Confederate sharpshooter sheltered, see curated displays of authentic Civil War relics, and descend into the hauntingly beautiful Victorian Viewing Parlor in the cellar. Step outside and examine over 100 bullet holes etched into the brick facade.
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History, Storytelling Experience
$ 23.00
Step into the fascinating world of Pennsylvania folk magic. Discover old remedies, herbs, charms, prayers, potions, and Pennsylvania Dutch powwow traditions once used for healing, protection, love, and luck.
Hear the folklore, explore some of Gettysburg’s stranger beliefs, and add an ingredient to the evening’s potion.
At the Farnsworth House, though, old traditions have a habit of lingering.
Come curious. Leave with perhaps a touch of magic.
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True Crime, History, Hauntings, Storytelling Experience
$ 23.00
The Murderer in the Mirror is an immersive true-crime trial, paranormal mystery, and theatrical experience that pulls guests directly into one of Adams County's most shocking murder cases: and then dares them to decide the fate of the confessed killer at its center. You'll relive the 1918 murder of Licensed Battlefield Guide George Bushman, experience the oemotions that swept through Gettysburg, and come face to face with Clarence R. Collins, the young man who admitted to the killing. As evidence is presented and testimony unfolds, guests are drawn deeper into a case that continues to provoke questions more than a century later. As the storyteller transforms into Collins' defense attorney, the room shifts, the tension rises, and suddenly the responsibility belongs to you.
You are the jury, you weigh the evidence, you consider the facts, you cast your vote.
Finally journey beyond the courtroom walls and into the lonely confines of the Adams County Jail, where Collins spent his final days. Explore the legacy he left behind through artwork, reflection, and the legend surrounding a self portrait believed to have become the infamous mirror now in the haunted cellar of the Historic Farnsworth House Inn. As the mystery deepens, guests are confronted with the question that has lingered for generations:
Is the murderer trapped in the mirror?
History, Hauntings
$ 18.00
Venture beneath one of the most haunted inns in America for a chilling seated presentation in the cellar, where the temperature remains a cool and constant 58 degrees year-round. Adorned with an antique coffin, vintage photographs, old church pews, and evocative relics, the cellar sets the stage for an unforgettable experience. Look for the small coins left between the casket and mirror — tokens left for our beloved child spirit, Jeremy. Each year these offerings are donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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History, Hauntings
$ 18.00
Step into the attic of the Historic Farnsworth House Inn and feel the air change as your guide draws you into the sharpshooter's world — the tiny window that framed those fatal shots, the thumb-smudged dust on the sill. From there, the tour moves outside onto the streets of Gettysburg, where phantom regiments are said to march at dusk: uniforms glimpsed in fog, boots that leave no prints, and drums that fade into the brick. Learn of the tragic story of General Farnsworth's last charge, where the ground still remembers the thunder of hooves and the sudden terrible silence.
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History, Hauntings
$ 23.00
Step into the shadows of Gettysburg — long hailed as one of the most haunted towns in America. This immersive walking tour pulls back the veil on the many ways people and places become haunted, diving deep into chilling tales and unsettling truths with no filters and no apologies. Topics may include paranormal encounters, Victorian death rituals, mourning and burial customs, and the more intimate, often taboo aspects of 19th-century life. The experience culminates with a visit to the famous haunted cellar of the Farnsworth House.
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Storytelling Experience, History
$ 23.00
Inside our air conditioned Keeping Room Theater
Step into the brutal reality of Civil War battlefield medicine during this immersive one-hour experience inside the historic Keeping Room at the Farnsworth House. Using real surgeon accounts, historical medical practices, and authentic Civil War surgical tools, this presentation explores the desperate conditions faced by army field surgeons during the Battle of Gettysburg.
Discover how amputations were performed, why disease claimed more lives than bullets, and what survival truly meant in 1863. This vivid and historically grounded program offers an unfiltered look into the harsh world of wartime medicine.
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Paranormal Investigations
$ 60.00
Join us for an exclusive two-hour experience at one of America's most famously haunted inns. Your night begins with a hands-on introduction to professional ghost-hunting equipment and techniques for identifying authentic paranormal phenomena. Then, guided by seasoned investigators, you'll explore the most active and chilling locations: the eerie Garret, the shadowy cellar, and other mysterious corners of the house. As darkness deepens, your investigation continues outdoors. Are you ready to face what lingers in the dark?
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Storytelling Experience
$ 23.00
Inside our air conditioned Keeping Room Theater
Step into the warm glow of the Keeping Room Theater for an intimate fireside encounter with John Burns, one of Gettysburg’s most unforgettable citizens.
The Old Hero Returns brings guests face to face with the aging patriot who walked onto the battlefield in 1863 with grit, a borrowed rifle, and an unshakable sense of duty. Through humor, reflection, and firsthand accounts, Burns shares the choices, wounds, and courage that carried him into Gettysburg history.
Set beside the brick hearth and wooden mantel, this one-hour performance offers a personal look at Burns as more than a legend: a neighbor, a veteran, and an ordinary man who refused to stay home.
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Paranormal Investigations
$ 60.00
When the final tour ends and the house falls silent, your investigation begins.
Join our experienced paranormal investigators for a two-hour after-hours exploration of one of Gettysburg's most historic and active locations. Learn the methods and equipment used during real investigations as you participate in live sessions throughout the Farnsworth House.
Use EMF meters, spirit boxes, REM Pods, digital voice recorders, laser grids, and more while searching for unexplained activity. Whether you're an experienced investigator or trying paranormal research for the first time, this hands-on experience offers an evening of discovery, history, and mystery.
Bring your own equipment or use ours. Every sound, every response, and every shadow becomes part of your investigation.
The house is waiting. What will you discover?
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Paranormal Investigations
$ 90.00
Join us for a full four-hour paranormal investigation at one of America's most famously haunted inns, the Historic Farnsworth House. Our flagship experience — limited to a small group of guests — gives you twice the time and twice the access of our Mini Paranormal Night.
After a hands-on introduction to ghost-hunting equipment, our seasoned investigators will guide you through the property's most active locations: the eerie Garret, the shadowy cellar, and hidden corners rarely seen by visitors.
Guests are welcome to bring their own equipment. Are you ready for a full night in the dark?
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Storytelling Experience
$ 18.00
Step into the glow of our cozy bookstore theater and settle in for an unforgettable hour of ghostly storytelling. Acclaimed magician, actor, and author Joseph Kerrigan — a familiar face on the Travel Channel, History Channel, A&E, and Discovery Channel — invites you to hear his personal favorites, handpicked from his own books. These aren't just Civil War tales: some spirits whisper from the Revolutionary War, others linger from the early 1900s. Warm seats. Cold chills. One hour. One storyteller.
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Storytelling Experience, Hauntings
$ 18.00
Two Legendary Locations. One Unforgettable Night.
The Garret (Attic)
Ascend into the eerie attic where it’s believed the fatal bullet that took Jennie Wade, the only civilian killed during the battle, was fired. See the infamous “sharpshooter’s nest” and examine authentic Civil War relics that whisper stories of the past.
The Haunted Cellar
Descend into the stone-walled cellar featured on the Travel Channel’s Kindred Spirits. Gaze into the mirror that stirred paranormal investigators. Behold the door so charged with energy that Lorraine Warren herself marked it with a sacred sigil. The symbol stands as the final barrier against whatever clawed its way through the veil… and still whispers from the other side.
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