Entwine with the Christmas Spirit in Gettysburg

As the year gently winds down and we adjust the wicks on the holiday lights, Gettysburg offers a profoundly unique way to keep celebrating the true spirit of Christmas 2025. While the summer anniversary of the battle speaks of chaos and clash, December is a season of profound human emotion, deeply tinged with memory and loss. It is a time when families gather, memories are sharper, and sorrow is intimate.

In Gettysburg, this emotional weight makes the grounds feel just as haunted, and perhaps even more personally resonant.

“Spirits of Christmas Presented by Ghostly Images”

This December, we invite you to experience the season’s quiet magic and mystery with our signature Specialty Tour, “Spirits of Christmas Presented by Ghostly Images.” This is not just a tour. It is a cozy, highly atmospheric evening of shared memory inside the historic Jennie Wade House, one of the most poignant homes tied to the battle.

As Christmas was a deeply cherished time for the Wade family, this event explores the house through the lens of domestic life and loss, reminding us of the simple comforts that were suddenly denied. You will settle in for an unforgettable night of scary ghost stories and tales of true historical glories, all wrapped up in the glow of the holidays, feeling the deep, lingering connection between the family and their preserved home.

Late Night Combo Tour

If you are looking for an evening with an even more somber note of history, join our Late Night Combo Tour. This event pairs the intimate Jennie Wade House experience with an exclusive visit to the Haunted Orphanage. The orphanage, a site indelibly marked by the suffering of war-torn children, holds a haunting history where the ideals of holiday comfort and safety were tragically absent. During this season of family focus, the emotional residue of its past residents and the cruelty they endured often manifests strongly, leaving a deep sense of longing in the air.

Both tour sections take you deep into the town’s most atmospheric locations. For your comfort on those chilly winter nights, the transportation portions of this combo are always on our enclosed buses, allowing you to travel safely and warmly between these significant historic sites.

What to Expect on Your Tours

Prepare for an evening where history comes alive with chilling, yet often moving, tales. You will hear stories of soldiers and civilians, focusing on their deaths and the powerful, lingering presences they left behind in these historic homes. Some of our unique tours, like the combo, involve interactive experiences where expert actors portray historical characters. You will explore some of the most haunted and atmospheric areas of these buildings, including deep, dark cellars and hidden attics. Finally, enjoy the unique holiday atmosphere the town provides. Gettysburg decorates beautifully for Christmas, creating a striking and unique contrast between the festive cheer of the present and the mournful echoes of history.

Tickets still Available for Stocking Stuffers

Do not let the year end without this unforgettable experience. Tickets for the “Spirits of Christmas Presented by Ghostly Images” are on sale now. Experience the holidays where history never sleeps and the spirits feel close to home.