The Historic Farnsworth House Inn | Grave Talks CLASSIC

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🗓️ 20 March 2025

⏱️ 48 minutes

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This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE!

The Historic Farnsworth House Inn stands as a reminder of the bloodshed and sorrow that marked the Battle of Gettysburg. Built in 1810 and expanded in 1833, this house was not only a home but a silent witness to some of the Civil War’s darkest moments. Confederate sharpshooters took refuge in its walls, and it is believed that one of them accidentally shot 20-year-old Mary Virginia "Jennie" Wade, the only civilian to die during the battle. With over 100 bullet holes and a dark history as a hospital after the conflict, it’s no surprise that the Farnsworth House is rumored to be haunted. From ghostly apparitions to eerie sounds, guests at the Bed & Breakfast have reported unsettling experiences. Join us on this classic episode of The Grave Talks as we dive into the chilling history and ghostly happenings of The Historic Farnsworth House Inn, a place where history and hauntings intertwine.

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0:00.0	Today on the Grave Talks, the historic Farnsworth House Inn in Gettysburg.
0:08.6	The historic Farnsworth House Inn is named to honor the Brigadier General Elton John Farnsworth,
0:15.8	who led an ill-fated charge after the failure of Pickett's Charge,
0:24.0	and claimed the lives of Farnsworth and 65 of his men.
0:27.4	The original part of the house was built in 1810,
0:30.9	followed by the brick structure in 1833.
0:35.4	The house sheltered Confederate sharpshooters during a three-day conflict, one of whom is believed to have accidentally shot 20-year-old
0:39.3	Mary Virginia Jenny Wade, the only civilian who died during the battle. More than 100 bullet holes
0:47.6	line the walls of the Farnsworth Inn. Following the battle, the house served as a hospital. The Lincoln procession even passed the Farnsworth Inn. Following the battle, the house served as a hospital.
0:56.3	The Lincoln procession even passed the Farnsworth Hospital on November 19, 1863, on the way to the National Cemetery, where he delivered the famous Gettysburg Address.
1:07.2	Harvey Sweeney, the owner of the house during the battle, composed a letter to his brother,
1:13.0	penning his most insightful and powerful account ever written on this subject.
1:18.1	Today, it is a bed and breakfast where guests enjoy the lovely Victorian rooms,
1:24.5	a dining experience reminiscent of the Civil War era.
1:28.5	And some also experience the undead, the paranormal.
1:34.9	It is a very well-known paranormal hotspot in Gettysburg.
1:40.1	And that's what we're going to talk about today on the Grave Talks.
1:43.5	Well, a lot of that comes from being here during the Battle of Gettysburg because it was one of the bloodiest battles in history.
1:50.0	So a lot of the spirits that inhabit the house are Civil War soldiers and we're here from that time.
1:55.0	And we've added some over the years as well that we can pick up on readings.
1:59.0	And Mary will know a little bit more about that
2:01.0	but a lot of it stems from the Civil War and the deaths that happened right here in Gettysburg
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