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Authentically furnished from cellar to attic, the Jennie Wade House is a shrine to Jennie and to life during the American Civil War. Just 20 years old at the time of the Battle, Jennie was kneading dough in the kitchen when a rifle bullet pierced two doors and claimed her life.
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At the age of 20, she was the only direct civilian casualty of the battle, [2] when she was killed by a stray bullet on July 3, 1863. The house where she was killed is now a popular tourist attraction and museum called the "Jennie Wade House".
The Jennie Wade House Museum is dedicated to the only civilian killed in the Battle of Gettysburg. The house is furnished with authentic decor and features artifacts from the day a stray bullet claimed Jennie Wade's life.
Jennie Wade was the only civilian killed during the three day battle at Gettysburg. Learn the fascinating story of what took place in this small house during July 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, including how Jennie came to be at this location and what she was doing at the time of her tragic death.
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Authentically furnished from cellar to attic, the Jennie Wade House is a shrine to Jennie and to life during the American Civil War. Just 20 years old at the time of the Battle, Jennie was kneading dough in the kitchen when a rifle bullet pierced two doors and claimed her life.
Authentically furnished from cellar to attic, the Jennie Wade House is a shrine to Jennie and to life during the American Civil War. Just 20 years old at the time of the Battle, J
Watch as the real history of the death of Mary Virginia (Jenny) Wade is told. Learn of her devotion and service to the brave soldiers of the Union Army duri...
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