Overview
The Battle of Gettysburg, fought July 1-3, 1863, resulted in more than 50,000 casualties across a field covering only a few square miles, and the battlefield has attracted paranormal reports since the days immediately following the battle. Evening tours of Devil's Den, the Triangular Field and Little Round Top are conducted with full historical context, and participants frequently capture anomalous photographs near the rock formations where Confederate sharpshooters were positioned. The Jennie Wade House, where the only civilian killed during the battle died, is the most consistently active indoor location on the circuit.
Attributed paranormal accounts
These are reported experiences and local accounts, not independently verified events.
Visitors report unexplained voices, shadowy figures and anomalous photographs, particularly around Devil's Den, Little Round Top and the Jennie Wade House. Cold spots, distant gunfire and figures in Civil War uniform are also among the most commonly reported experiences.
History & background
The Battle of Gettysburg was fought from 1–3 July 1863 and resulted in more than 50,000 casualties, making it one of the bloodiest battles of the American Civil War. Today, Gettysburg National Military Park preserves the battlefield and its many historic landmarks.