JENNIE WADE HOUSE

GETTYSBURG, PA

The Jennie Wade House is a historic building located in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. It is named after Jennie Wade, who was the only civilian killed during the Battle of Gettysburg. The house was built in 1842 and was used as a residence by the McClellan family until the Civil War began.

During the Battle of Gettysburg, the house was caught in the crossfire between the Union and Confederate armies. Jennie Wade was helping her sister and mother bake bread for Union soldiers when a stray bullet entered the house and struck her, killing her instantly.

Today, the Jennie Wade House is open to the public as a museum, allowing visitors to learn more about the life of Jennie Wade and the role of civilians during the Civil War. The museum features exhibits on the history of the house and the Battle of Gettysburg, including original artifacts from the time period.

Visitors can also take guided tours of the house and grounds, which include a garden and a replica of the kitchen where Jennie Wade was killed. The Jennie Wade House is a popular tourist destination in Gettysburg and provides a unique glimpse into the life of a Civil War civilian.

JENNIE WADE HOUSE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in GETTYSBURG PA. US MID #8404200174

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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JENNIE WADE HOUSE
548 BALTIMORE ST
GETTYSBURG
PA
17325

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