The Historic Jennie Wade Birthplace Opens to the Public for the First Time

Civil War Ghosts proudly announce the public opening of the Jennie Wade Birthplace at 242 Baltimore St. As the origin place for her story, the structure is rich with history, mystery, and now a powerful new experience in Civil War storytelling and haunted history.

Located just steps from the Shriver Museum, Tillie Pierce House, and a stone’s throw from the Gettysburg Battlefield itself, the Jennie Wade Birthplace is one of the town’s oldest surviving residential structures. Visitors can now walk through the same halls where Jennie lived and witness how life in Gettysburg was during one of America’s most pivotal conflicts.

Civil War Ghosts exclusively invites media, influencers, Civil War enthusiasts, history lovers, and even paranormal seekers for a soft opening event offering guided historical tours, paranormal hunts and experiences, and living history presentations and storytelling.

Please join us on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM for:
Free entry for locals with Gettysburg ID
Photo opportunities with costumed interpreters, including Jennie Wade in costume
Mini historical presentations on Jennie’s life and the home’s wartime role
A sneak peek at future tours and ghost hunts