Winter Combo Tours Are Best-Kept Gettysburg Secret This Winter
December 1, 2021
Thrifty visitors, take note! The existence of our winter combo tours seems to be one of the (unintentionally) best kept secrets in Gettysburg. These ghostly adventures are offered on Saturday nights during the winter season (weather permitting), and beware: when space fills up – they’re gone!
The exciting news, if you’re reading this in early January, is that the season has only just begun. Our special combo tours are offered on Saturdays starting January 15 at 7:00 PM, and they run all the way through March 12 (weather permitting) with the exception of February 12th when the tour time will be 6 PM. Please note, Ghostly Images is only open Saturdays from 3:00 PM until the time of the tour. We will also have a 7 PM Tour on Friday, February 11th.
Why do we call them combo tours?
As you probably can guess, each combo tour includes a private tour of the Jennie Wade House AND the Haunted Orphanage. You may have seen these on popular network shows such as:
Christmas at the Jennie Wade House
November 8, 2021Visit the Jennie Wade House to see how they decorated for the holidays in 1863. Music, decorations, and unique gifts. Open Friday, December 3rd & 10th; Saturday, December 4th, 11th & 18th; and Sunday, December 5th, 12th & 19th and daily December 26th-31st.
Where was the Gettysburg Address Given? Join History Fans in Commemoration
August 3, 2021In November 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous speech to honor the men who had fought and died in the Battle of Gettysburg to preserve the Union.
His Gettysburg Address was given on Cemetery Hill in the National Soldier Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. It was a short, yet powerful speech invoking the message of equality for all.
Yet the very spot where he stood may surprise those who tour Gettysburg Battlefields. Read on to learn some fascinating facts about that special day, and for information about a special event to commemorate it: Dedication Day 2021.
How Long Did The Battle Of Gettysburg Last?
June 21, 2021If you’ve been studying the history behind the Gettysburg Battlefield, possibly in preparation for an upcoming visit, one of the questions you may be wondering is, “How long did the Battle of Gettysburg Last?” The short answer is:
The Battle of Gettysburg lasted a total of three days, from July 1-3, 1863.
Keep reading if you’re interested in learning more about the history surrounding the battle itself.
Best Ways To Tour Gettysburg Battlefield (Something For Everyone!)
May 13, 2021Planning a trip to Gettysburg soon? The battlefield is one of the most popular attractions and there are a surprising number of ways to navigate through it. In this post, we’ve highlighted some of the best ways to tour Gettysburg Battlefield whether you plan to go by yourself, as a family, or with a group of friends. But before we get too far, we’d like to answer a question we get a lot, which is “What is THE best way to tour Gettysburg Battlefield?”
While the preferred method of taking the tour varies from person to person, the best way for you to tour the battlefield is with some sort of guidance, whether from an in-person tour guide or from a pre-recorded self-guided audio tour.
Best Time To Visit Gettysburg PA & The Gettysburg Battlefield
March 26, 2021Ghostly Images Jennie Wade/Haunted Orphanage Combo Tour
February 24, 2021The Ghostly Images Jennie Wade/Haunted Orphanage Combo Tour is held Saturday nights beginning January 16th, 2021 (weather permitting) through Saturday, March 13th, 2021. Space is limited so get your tickets early. This tour takes you INSIDE both the Jennie Wade House and the Haunted Orphanage. Cost: $15 per person.
Daily operation begins on Friday, March 19th, 2021.
How Long Does It Take To Tour Gettysburg Battlefield?
February 5, 2021If you’re planning a day trip (or longer) to Gettysburg, it’s important to know how long various attractions take to visit so that you can fit everything into your schedule. There is plenty to do in the town of Gettysburg, but the battlefield is one of the most popular attractions. So you’re probably wondering, how long does it take to tour Gettysburg Battlefield?
A Civil War Christmas: The Only Civilian Death of the Gettysburg Battle
November 20, 2020
Jennie (Mary Virginia) Wade, a seamstress living in Gettysburg during the mid-19th century, pines for the love of her life, Johnston (Jack) Skelley, an Army soldier of 87th Pennsylvania. He is in Virginia fighting for the Union.
In July of 1863, the Confederate Army, led by Gen. Robert E. Lee of Northern Virginia, launches the Gettysburg Campaign, and the rages of war envelope the town. Civilians are caught between the battlefronts and forced inside to seek shelter in their basements.
Unsung Civil War Heroes: Mary Edwards Walker
July 21, 2020We would be remiss in our efforts to celebrate American history if we were to forget the contributions of one of the only women in American history to receive the Medal of Honor. Mary Walker Edwards is a hero in our book for her contributions to the Civil War, to America, and to its prosperity. Mary was a hero among heroes; she was a Doctor, Surgeon, Abolitionist, and staunch advocate for the rights of women.
Her Younger Years
Walker was born on November 26th, 1832, in the city of Oswego in upstate New York. The daughter of abolitionists and free thinkers, she was encouraged from a young age to care about the rights of all people. Committing herself very early on to gender equality and the rights of women, she was known for wearing pants instead of skirts and dresses, even as a little girl.