Through the years I've stayed at the Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast and the infamous Myrtle's Plantation just to name a few. I'm up here in DC giving tours for a few months so my precious days off are filled with random adventures. Recently, I decided to visit Gettysburg and found and a haunted Inn at a fairly reasonable price.
The Farnsworth Inn was witness to the epic battle and to this day it bears some of the battle damage. Unlike some places, the Farnsworth revels in its haunted history and even advertises it. I splurged and booked the Sarah Black room which is supposed to be the most haunted on the property.
The story goes is that a young boy was run over by a carriage in front of the property in 1855. The child, Jeremy, was then brought up to the nursery where he died from his injuries. The former nursery is now the bathroom adjoining the room. Guests are encouraged to leave toys in the room for Jeremy to play with. Often, when you come back from a day of touring the battlefield, the toys will have changed positions.
The attic of the property was also a Confederate snipers nest and many report hearing footsteps above even though the attic is locked when not being toured.
Once I checked in and did a quick walk around the place, I settled in for a night of potential terror. I brought my EMF detector and a ghost box with me but did not get any substantial readings except when I made fun of a dress that was on display in the room. As I stood there commenting on it, my EMF detector spiked and went crazy. It only last a few seconds and I could not get it to happen again. Apparently the ghost forgave me quickly.
Naturally, I found it difficult to fall asleep because every sound made me squirm and with an old place like this, there was bound to be tons of creaking. At one point, I did hear something move in the bathroom like it changed position but I could not identify what it was. Close to 3 in the morning, I also heard footsteps in the attic for a minute or two before they went silent.
 |
| The door to the attic. |
Sure, I got some evidence but nothing incredibly mind-blowing. I guess that being in Gettysburg, I figured there would be a random soldier that would stop by for a visit, but I guess they all had better things to do that evening. Regardless, I still highly recommend a stay at the Farnsworth. Beyond the hauntings, it's a charming place to stay. Perfect for the history nerd on the go.
