Farnsworth House
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
The house was named in honor of Brigadier General Elon John Farnsworth. Farnsworth led an ill-fated charge after the failure of Pickett's Charge, which claimed the lives of Farnsworth and 65 of his men.
The original part of the house was built in 1810, followed by the brick structure in 1833. The house sheltered Confederate sharpshooters during the three-day conflict, one of whom is believed to have accidentally shot 20-year-old Mary Virginia "Jennie" Wade, the only civilian who died during the battle. More than 100 bullet holes pock the walls. Following the battle, the house served as a hospital.
The Lincoln procession passed the Farnsworth House on November 19, 1863, on the way to the National Cemetery, where he delivered the famous Gettysburg Address. Harvey Sweney, the owner of the house during the battle, composed a letter to his brother, penning the most insightful and compelling account ever written on the subject.
The original part of the house was built in 1810, followed by the brick structure in 1833. The house sheltered Confederate sharpshooters during the three-day conflict, one of whom is believed to have accidentally shot 20-year-old Mary Virginia "Jennie" Wade, the only civilian who died during the battle. More than 100 bullet holes pock the walls. Following the battle, the house served as a hospital.
The Lincoln procession passed the Farnsworth House on November 19, 1863, on the way to the National Cemetery, where he delivered the famous Gettysburg Address. Harvey Sweney, the owner of the house during the battle, composed a letter to his brother, penning the most insightful and compelling account ever written on the subject.
Claims of Paranormal Activity Include:
-Smelling cigar smoke
-People feeling like they are being tucked in bed
-Hearing voices and heavy breathing
-Smelling cigar smoke
-People feeling like they are being tucked in bed
-Hearing voices and heavy breathing
January 26th, 2018
Photos from Investigation:
Potential Paranormal Evidence: Nothing Found
February 16th, 2018
Personal Paranormal Phenomena/Experiences: One investigator thought they heard a man respond to the guide's question about staying or leaving, and it sounded like it said: "Leave." In the house, the basement door was rattling, and heavy breathing heard on the audio recorder when the operator was calm and sitting still.
Photos from Investigation:
Sarah and Beth are participating in a public Paranormal Investigation with others at Farnsworth House (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania). They are led outside by the guides to the woods nearby. The guide asks if they should stay or leave, and a response captured on the audio recorder.