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
$ 12.00
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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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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History, Hauntings, Storytelling Experience
$ 20.00
Disclaimer: This is a theatrical performance and is not an actual séance.
Step into the candlelit parlor and experience a dramatic recreation of a Civil War-era séance, where history, illusion, and mystery come together in one unforgettable evening.
Inspired by the Spiritualist movement that swept America after the Civil War, this immersive presentation explores the rituals, techniques, and psychology that convinced thousands they had made contact with the other side. Through period demonstrations, theatrical storytelling, and authentic Victorian atmosphere, you'll discover how belief, grief, and masterful illusion blurred the line between fact and deception.
Grounded in history and presented purely as theatrical entertainment, this unique program invites you to experience the wonder, suspense, and fascination that once captivated an entire generation.
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Hauntings, Storytelling Experience
$ 20.00
Inside our air conditioned Keeping Room Theater
Follow his story from Georgia to the blistering summer of 1863, where he finds himself trapped inside the Sweney House attic. Through a single window, Walter witnesses the chaos of Gettysburg as fear, duty, and survival collide. In this intimate theatrical presentation, you'll hear his account of those desperate hours, the tragedy that forever linked his name to Jennie Wade, and the lingering questions that have echoed through the house ever since.
Many believe Walter's presence never truly left the attic. Whether history, legend, or something in between, this powerful performance brings one of Gettysburg's most compelling stories to life through the unique atmosphere of the Historic Farnsworth House.
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History, Storytelling Experience
$ 20
Inside our air conditioned Keeping Room Theater
Step into the remarkable story of Elizabeth Thorn, the six-months-pregnant wife of Evergreen Cemetery's caretaker whose courage became one of Gettysburg's most enduring legacies.
As the Battle of Gettysburg raged around her, Elizabeth protected her family while watching history unfold from the cemetery gatehouse. When the fighting ended, she answered a call few could imagine, helping bury the fallen soldiers who covered the sacred grounds of Evergreen Cemetery.
Through moving storytelling and historical accounts, discover the compassion, strength, and quiet heroism that earned Elizabeth the title, The Angel of Evergreen. This inspiring presentation honors a woman whose devotion to duty transformed tragedy into one of Gettysburg's greatest stories of mercy and sacrifice.
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Storytelling Experience
$ 20.00
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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Storytelling Experience, History
$ 20.00
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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History, Storytelling Experience
$ 20.00
This is the Jennie Wade story as you’ve never heard it. Told through the eyes of Mary Anne Filby Wade, this emotional live performance follows the grief, courage, and strength of a mother forced to face the tragedy of July 1863.
Blood on the Bread Board brings guests into the aftermath of Gettysburg, where Mary Anne must protect her family, bury her daughter, and carry the weight of a loss that would become part of American history. A powerful, intimate look at the woman behind one of Gettysburg’s most heartbreaking stories.
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History, Hauntings
$ 15.00
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
$ 15.00
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
$ 20.00
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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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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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
$ 15.00
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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