The Historic and Haunted Farnsworth House Inn in Gettysburg,
Pennsylvania
The house is named in honor of Brigadier General Elon John
Farnsworth, who led an ill-fated charge after the failure of
Pickett's charge, claiming 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 it 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 powerful
account ever written on the subject.
Bed & Breakfast
Bed & Breakfast guests enjoy lovely Victorian rooms. For a
dining experience reminiscent of the Civil War era, our
Meade and Lee dining rooms offer Pennsylvania Dutch and
period fare served by period dressed servers. Our family
friendly Sweeney's Tavern features a vast collection of
props from the movie, Gettysburg. The attic holds a personal
collection of Civil War artifacts. The Farnsworth House has
won many awards and recognition over the years. A&E, BBC,
Food Network, Discovery, History, Sci-Fi, and Travel
Channels.
The Farnsworth House Inn is in good company. Fine
Living Magazine puts it in the same category as the legendary Don CeSar
Beach Resort in St. Petersburg, Florida. It has the same distinction as
the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego, the Queen Mary Hotel in Long Beach
and the Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast in Fall River Massachussetts.
Whats the connection? They are all among the most haunted locations in
America.
 
Ghosts in the Farnsworth House Inn
The house is said to be haunted by no fewer than 14 ghosts. There used
to be 16, but a couple of years ago, they conducted a "ghost release"
ceremony and advised any spirits who wished to leave instructions on how
to pass the veil. Only two took them up on the offer. In particular, the
ghost they call "Mary" seems to be the main spirit. She is said to come
to those in suffering or discomfort, and attempts to comfort them, often
laying down on the bed with the visitor. There is also the ghost of a
small boy who was killed by a horse & carriage in front of the house
while playing, and the ghost of his distraught father has been seen as
well. The sounds of rebel soldiers moving trunks in the attic are often
heard, while footsteps and voices are heard with no human source.
One of the story tellers in the Mourning Theater has seen the same three
Civil War soldiers several times, often with one mortally wounded and
calling to her. The second floor bathroom has been reported to have
blood running down its walls, presumably from a dead soldier in the
attic above. See the upcoming Farnsworth Stories section for more
details.
For more information
The Farnsworth House Inn
401 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Phone: (717) 334-8838
Email:info@farnsworthhouseinn.com
Website: www.farnsworthhouseinn.com
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