The Farnsworth House Inn is located on Baltimore Street in Gettysburg and dates back to the early 1800s. During the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863 the area surrounding the house saw heavy fighting.

Historical accounts state that Confederate sharpshooters occupied positions in and around the building during the battle due to its location along Baltimore Street. The structure was also reportedly used as a field hospital following the fighting.

Over time the building has become known for numerous reported paranormal encounters. Visitors and investigators have reported experiences including apparitions, unexplained sounds, voices, and other activity throughout different areas of the property. The house is widely considered one of the most well known investigation locations in Gettysburg.

The Gettysburg Orphanage property is associated with the National Homestead orphanage established after the Battle of Gettysburg. The orphanage housed children who lost parents during the Civil War.

The site later became controversial due to reports of abuse by the headmistress, Rosa Carmichael. Historical accounts and later testimonies describe severe punishments and mistreatment of the children who lived there. These reports eventually led to investigations and Carmichael being removed from her position.

Because of the tragic history connected to the property and the experiences reported by visitors over the years, the site has become widely known within the paranormal community.

Common reports from investigators and visitors include:

• voices or EVP responses believed to be children

• shadow figures or dark forms

• feelings of unease or oppressive energy

• unexplained sounds such as footsteps or movement

The combination of historical events and reported experiences has made the Gettysburg Orphanage one of the more frequently discussed investigation sites in the Gettysburg area.

The Jennie Wade House is the location where Mary Virginia “Jennie” Wade became the only confirmed civilian killed during the Battle of Gettysburg.

On July 3, 1863 Jennie Wade was inside the home baking bread for Union soldiers when a stray bullet passed through two doors and struck her. She died instantly.

The home has since been preserved as a historic site and museum dedicated to her story and the events of the battle. Because of the tragic circumstances surrounding her death, the location has become a popular stop for ghost tours and paranormal investigations.

Many visitors and investigators have reported unexplained experiences at the site over the years, including footsteps, voices, and feelings of presence. However activity reported by investigators varies widely from visit to visit.

The area referred to as “Blue Mist Road” is a locally named wooded trail within North Park and is not an official road. The park was established in 1927 on former farmland and there are no confirmed historical records of violent crimes, ritual activity, or family murders occurring at this specific location.

However, the phrases heard during the session align closely with common local legends associated with the area. These include:

• stories of a “witch” said to be connected to the woods

• references to dark or negative entities, often described as “demonic”

• claims involving violent acts, including family-related tragedies

• recurring mentions of protection or warnings during investigations

These themes are frequently reported by visitors and investigators despite the lack of verified historical documentation supporting them.

The alignment between the spirit box responses and commonly reported folklore suggests that the area’s reputation may influence the type of responses received, or that repeated reports over time have created consistent patterns in experiences.

At this time, there is no confirmed historical evidence supporting the specific events referenced during the session.

Historical research shows a documented pedestrian fatality in North Park involving Carol M. on January 30, 2002. Carol was walking along the Lake Shore Drive pedestrian path when a vehicle swerved to avoid a turkey, left the roadway, and struck her. She later died from her injuries. She was the mother of two sons.

The accident location was reported along Lake Shore Drive directly across the lake from the pavilion where the session took place. The evidence heard during the session aligns closely with the circumstances of this documented event.