I was also prepared to make a large donation to the museum. It's my way of paying my respects as I go to each Museum to honor what the greatest generation has done. I can't believe he accepted war treasures from The Band of Brothers members under these circumstances. I told her I drove up special from Florida to see the museum and she could not have shut the door fast enough and told me we're closed. A UPS truck pulls up and a woman opens the door. I show up on a Wednesday and a sign says they're closed and only open on weekends.
I'm a big fan of the History Traveler and made a special trip to see this place. His Internet site said he's only closed on Tuesdays. It is an absolute shame how this man runs this place! He accepted special treasured war memorials from family members of World War II veterans.
Recommended, following up this tour with a stop at the local cemetery where you can locate fairly easily Jenny's grave. While its easy to get lost in time from the inside, on the outside, the modernized surroundings makes it almost impossible to truly connect with the past. The home, is easily bypassed, sitting almost in the shadow of a rather looming hotel. My only dislike regarding the property is how commercialized the surrounding area has became. A must stop location while trying to experience and understand the battle from all perspectives. Great tour, fair price, and friendly staff. In all of the homes that I visited in Gettysburg, I think it was here in the Jenny Wade home that I was able to envision the battle from a civilian perspective the best and how horrific that side of the battle must have been, as well. It is surreal to stand within the walls of the home and be told the events that had unfolded here. The small home is incredibly still in tact and battle worn, with evident bullet holes and bullets lodged into the frame in which they've sat for the past century and a half.
Historically Jenny Wade is known as the only Civilian killed in the three days Battle of Gettysburg.Īt twenty years old, baking bread for the Union soldiers, would prove to be fatal. Make sure to visit the place where an innocent civilian lost her life as a result of the Battle of Gettysburg. This was a great place to stumble upon, and one that I was not aware of prior to planning my Gettysburg trip. We were able to see the hole where her poor family carried her body to the neighbors house a down into the cellar where her body rested until it was safe to bury. We were able to be alone in the kitchen where Jennie leaned over her dough tray, selflessly making biscuits for union soldiers. Jennie's sister's house was quite a sobering experience that I will forever appreciate the opportunity to have had.īecause I went early in the season, my family had a seven minute intro by a worker whom showed us the bullet holes, and then allowed us to tour the home on our own with the help of a detailed brochure.Īs we walked through the house on our self-guided tour, it was almost a more personal experience than if a guide were to walk with us. The gift shop, upon entering, has so many neat nick-nacks and locally made crafts! The workers were clad in time-appropriate fashions. They were open from 12pm-3pm which was appreciated! We visited on Easter Sunday due to not observing the holiday.
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