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A statue of a person on horseback on a pedestal, surrounded by a large tree and a grassy field. 1
A sign reading "GETTYSBURG" mounted on a building with a red roof and a yellow wall. 2
Two flags, one Confederate and one American, hanging on a building. 3
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A brick house with white shutters and a red door, a statue, and a street lamp. 5

Gettysburg: Jennie Wade's Baltimore Street Walking Tour

By Horse Tours of Gettysburg
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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Overview

  • Explore City centre Gettysburg and discover what live was like here during the Civil War
  • Visit the house of Jennie Wade, the sole civilian casualty of the Civil War, and learn about her life
  • Uncover information about the Battle of Gettysburg from the perspective of the ordinary townspeople

Activity location

    • Gettysburg
    • Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 548 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA | Please meet outside the entrance to Jennie Wade House.
    • Gettysburg, Adams County, United States

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided walking tour
  • Exclusions
    Service charge
  • Exclusions
    Entrance into the Jennie Wade House

What you can expect

  • Meet your friendly guide in City centre Gettysburg and embark on a journey back in time to the Civil War. On this 2-hour walking tour, learn about the Civil War from the unique perspective of the ordinary townspeople who lived in Gettysburg. Against the backdrop of historical Baltimore Street, discover how local residents were terrorized after being trapped between 2 warring armies.

    See the historic buildings and monuments along Baltimore Street, and with the help of your expert guide, compare the existing structures to what the town looked like in 1863. The highlight of the tour is a visit to the former home of Jennie Wade, the only civilian casualty of the Civil War. Listen to stories about Jennie’s life as a local in Gettysburg and how she came to be the town’s most famous resident.

Location

Activity location

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    • Gettysburg
    • Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 548 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA | Please meet outside the entrance to Jennie Wade House.
    • Gettysburg, Adams County, United States