Show Notes

• Devil’s Den: Site of fierce fighting and mass death, haunted by whispers, phantom gunfire, and the infamous barefoot ghost who mysteriously appears and vanishes.
  
• Phantom Cavalryman: Witnesses report a ghostly horseman charging then disappearing, with unexplained voices and cold spots surrounding the area. The name “Devil’s Den” predates the war, tied to older supernatural tales.
  

• Once a sniper’s nest and hospital, now a B&B with 16 known spirits.
  
• Guests report disembodied sounds, the ghost of a midwife, a playful boy spirit, and eerie jaw harp music from the attic.
  
• Sara Black Room: Known for ghostly figures, cold touches, and overwhelming pressure on guests.
  
• The Cook: A temperamental kitchen spirit known for moving objects and tugging on aprons.
  
• Halloween Broadcast Incident: A live radio broadcast sparked chaos when the crew’s blue clothing and the word “Captain” triggered Confederate soldier spirits into frenzy, mistaking them for Union spies. Shadow figures, footsteps, and voices followed.
  

• Built in 1852, used during the Battle of Gettysburg as a crucial crossing.
  
• Three Confederate soldiers disguised as Union troops were hanged from the bridge, their spirits said to haunt the area.
  
• Reports include phantom cigar smoke, distant cannon fire, ghostly moans, cold spots, and mysterious taps on shoulders.
  
• Witnesses claim to see three disembodied heads floating above the bridge.
  
• EVP recordings capture voices saying, “Go back,” “He’s watching,” and a whispered “Help.”
  

• Historic dorm and field hospital from the battle, now Gettysburg College’s Old Dorm.
  
• The infamous “Elevator Incident”: two admins rode the elevator to the basement only to witness a vivid Civil War hospital scene before it vanished.
  
• Multiple witnesses have seen shadowy figures, soldiers waving from the cupola, and experienced eerie cold spots and unexplained noises.
  
• Psychics describe it as a spiritual “hotspot” where time folds, allowing brief physical crossings into the past.
  
• Students report footsteps, whispers, flickering lights, and building “moods” affecting technology and atmosphere.
  

• Former Civil War hospital turned orphanage for children left by the battle.
  
• Headmistress Rosa J. Carmichael ruled cruelly: children beaten, starved, chained in a basement dungeon.
  
• Conditions worsened; children locked inside, punished severely, some missing. Rosa tried to resist justice but was eventually forced out.
  
• Today, visitors report ghostly crying, voices, chains clanging, and children’s spirits lurking in shadows.
  

• Over 4,000 Union dead buried here, making it a powerful spiritual hotspot.
  
• Roadwork decades later disturbed not only graves but reportedly other paranormal energies.
  
• Reports of voices, phantom gunfire, misty figures, orbs, and a ghostly young girl wandering in the trees.
  
• The nearby Inn at Cemetery Hill is known for intense hauntings: apparitions, knocks, and even a half-apparition of a Confederate soldier at night.
  

• Colonial tavern and restaurant with a dark past, including use as a Civil War hospital and possible Underground Railroad stop.
  
• Frequent sightings: Woman in blue (possible nurse or grieving mother), phantom children playing or heard laughing, and a wounded Union soldier moaning near the basement.
  
• Poltergeist activity reported: objects moving, doors slamming, whispered names, and guests feeling watched.
  
• Mysterious bloodstains and lingering cigar smoke said to be linked to spirits trapped in the house.
  

• Former dairy farm and field hospital with heavy paranormal activity.
  
• Reports of slamming doors, shadowy figures, and the ghost of a Hoffman daughter who died by suicide.
  
• The most ominous spirit is said to be the doctor who ran the hospital, appearing as a dark shape before misfortune.
  

• Site where Union General John F. Reynolds died, with bloodstains that reappear mysteriously.
  
• Haunted by the ghost of his fiancée and a mischievous spirit known as “The Liar” who plays tricks on visitors.
  

• Many Gettysburg homes remain haunted despite being part of the National Park.
  
• George Weikert House: door won’t stay shut, footsteps from an empty attic.
  
• Hummelbaugh House: site of Confederate General Barksdale’s death, his ghost and his dog’s mournful howls heard annually.
  

• Former hospital and mass grave site tied to madness and restless spirits.
  
• A woman went insane during exhumations, claiming to see blood flowing from the walls.
  
• Workers later witnessed glowing apparitions near soldiers’ graves, believed to be disturbed spirits now roaming free.
  

• Reddit user F19AGhostrider saw a Confederate soldier ghost near Devil’s Den — visible to them but ignored by nearby tourists.
  
• WishboneSenior5859 shared a story of an investigator who recorded war drums live, only to find the playback silent.
  

• Paranormal experience during a stay at the famously haunted Farnsworth House Inn.
  
• Dark humanoid figure, a black mass attack, and intense activity in the Lincoln Room.
  
• EVP recordings of a spirit boy named Jeremy, unexplained EMF spikes, and physical sensations on the group.
  
• Night ended with widespread poltergeist activity and crooked pictures.
  

• Redditor TwatWaft took photos in the orphanage basement alone and found a white blur resembling a ghostly hand captured with sound.
  
• No logical explanation; shared widely as one of countless Gettysburg paranormal encounters.
  

• Gettysburg Battlefield Tours: Enter haunted buildings like Jennie Wade House and the Orphanage; theatrical ghost storytelling and midnight ghost hunts with real equipment.
  
• U.S. Ghost Adventures: Multiple themed tours including Civil War ghosts, haunted pub crawls, and interactive ghost hunts.
  
• After Dark Investigations: Active paranormal investigations with high-tech gear; some locations so haunted guides avoid them at night.
  

• Skeptics point to alternative explanations like EMF pollution and mass hallucination, but consistent reports from thousands suggest something else is at play.
  
• Gettysburg is more than history—it’s a place where the past lingers in the silence and shadows.
  
• If you liked this episode, please review, share, and join us next week for another chilling dive into history’s haunted corners.
  

References and Bibliography

1. American Hauntings. Gettysburg.
   https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/gettysburg
   A broad overview of Gettysburg's haunted locations, featuring firsthand accounts and historical context that link paranormal activity to Civil War-era trauma.
   
2. Gettysburg Battlefield Tours. The Ghosts of Gettysburg.
   https://www.gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com/the-ghosts-of-gettysburg
   Summarizes key ghost stories included on Gettysburg bus tours and highlights well-known paranormal hotspots like Devil’s Den and Sachs Bridge.
   
3. Gettysburg Battlefield Tours. Ghost Tours.
   https://www.gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com/ghost-tours/
   Provides details on various types of ghost tours offered in the region, helping tourists experience local legends and ghost lore firsthand.
   
4. Haunted Rooms America. Haunted Gettysburg Orphanage.
   https://www.hauntedrooms.com/pennsylvania/gettysburg/haunted-places/gettysburg-orphanage
   Offers historical background and chilling ghost accounts tied to the Children’s Orphanage, particularly the notorious basement “dungeon.”
   
5. Joyce, Charles. A Romance Fueled by Photographs.
   https://research.ebsco.com/c/6cb5lq/viewer/pdf/r3msedqspj
   A reflective piece exploring how old photographs—particularly Civil War images—capture emotion and mystery, contributing to enduring ghost narratives.
   
6. Reddit /r/Paranormal. Gettysburg Ghost – Posted on behalf of my dad.
   https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1jiill1/posting_on_behalf_of_my_dad_gettysburg_ghost
   A personal ghost story detailing an unexplained presence experienced near Gettysburg, contributing to the body of crowd-sourced paranormal lore.
   
7. Reddit /r/Paranormal. Hand Video from National Orphanage Tour.
   https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/ndaehq/video_and_screenshot_of_hand_from_national
   A chilling Reddit post showing a ghostly “hand” caught on camera during a solo basement tour of the orphanage, complete with video evidence.
   
8. Reddit /r/Paranormal. Staying at the Farnsworth House Inn.
   https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/r5mpub/my_experience_staying_at_the_farnsworth_house_inn
   A firsthand account of eerie happenings at the famously haunted inn, known for Civil War deaths and ghost activity in its attic and cellar.
   
9. Schlosser, S.E. Haunted Sachs Bridge.
   https://www.seschlosser.com/haunted-sachs-bridge
   Shares stories of ghostly Confederate soldiers haunting Sachs Bridge, a historic covered bridge with numerous ghost sightings and local legends.
   
10. Seeks Ghosts Blog. Gettysburg Farnsworth House.
    https://seeksghosts.blogspot.com/2015/07/gettysburg-farnsworth-house.html
    A blog post compiling Farnsworth House ghost lore, backed by historical records of death and tragedy during the Battle of Gettysburg.
    
11. US Ghost Adventures. Phantoms of Devil’s Den.
    https://usghostadventures.com/haunted-cities/phantoms-of-devils-den
    Details paranormal encounters at Devil’s Den, where spectral soldiers are said to appear, disappear, and even interact with visitors.
    
12. Reddit /r/Ghosts. Caught something on camera a few years ago in Gettysburg.
    https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghosts/comments/11czkmc/caught_something_on_camera_a_few_years_ago_in
    A user captures a mysterious image while exploring Gettysburg; the post contributes to the growing archive of visual ghost evidence.