Ghost  Stories

Miss Betty's Ghosts In Gettysburg

Book either or all three of the following during your stay:

Betty Smith, well known Gettysburg storyteller will give you a 90 minute ghost storytelling tour which includes several haunted sites in the area.  This is a unique tour only available to guests of the Lightner Farmhouse.  The fee is $50 per couple with group discounts available.

Ghost Walks in Town

We recommend Ghostly Images of Gettysburg as a Ghost Walk company.  Author Joe Svehla conducts an Author's Tour on Saturday evenings in season.  Midnight in A Haunted House is offered on Friday and Saturday evenings and a variety of walking tours are available.  Please click on their website at www.gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com.   Also we prefer you schedule directly through them in order to get exactly the tour you want.

Paranormal Investigation of the Lightner Property

Join paranormal investigator and founder of the Gettysburg Paranormal Society, Betty Roche, for an eerie investigation of the Lightner Farmhouse property after dark and up close.  Betty will give an introductory talk citing her investigative work and the equipment she uses, followed by an opportunity to walk the property and go into a building where orbs and ectoplasm are routinely photographed.  Bring your digital camera for an unforgettable experience.  $15 per person fee.

Murder Mysteries on the Farm

Lightner Farmhouse is pleased to announce  a new interactive Murder Mystery for the 2009 Winter season.  Entitled Murder At the Farm, it is a participatory mystery with each guest playing a character (no memorization or script).  Families and groups of friends especially enjoy the experience of stepping out of their normal persona for a few days of fun. 

2008 and 2009 dates for the Murder Mystery are Available .  The cost is $355 per couple for a queen room and $455 for a suite plus applicable room tax.  The cost includes two nights' lodging, two cooked breakfasts, a Friday evening cheese and wine party, Saturday night dinner at the Farmhouse (surf and turf),  and the fun of playing the mystery.    Gather your group and book early!!!   A group of 8 or more persons may schedule this Murder Mystery on a weekend of their choice with rates somewhat higher in high season.

History and Hospitality Weekends on the Farm

Sponsored by the Bed and Breakfasts Inside Gettysburg and hosted by Dennis and Eileen at the Lightner Farmhouse, these weekends are an escape into history and hospitality.  Please phone us at (866)337-9508 for more information.  The Lightner Farmhouse was used as a Civil War hospital by the 1st Corp of the Federal army following the Battle of Gettysburg.  Much if its history has been preserved and the Hoovers are happy to share it with you.  Feel free to borrow a battlefield auto tour for your free time during the weekend.

All these weekends will be discounted 10% per couple for 2 or more couples booking rooms for the same weekend so go ahead and bring some friends!!!!  Our next offering of history weekends:

Nov. 7-9, 2008.  Chamberlain at Gettysburg.  Walk the paths of the 20th Maine with historian Tom Desjardin. Later we have lunch at the Dobbin House and Tom will finish his talk and present each couple with his autographed book. Cost is $378-$478 per couple depending on room choice.  Room tax additional.

Dec. 5-7, 2008.  USO Christmas Party.  Enjoy Saturday lunch with Mamie followed by Swing Dance lessons.  In the evening we enjoy Big Band music and dancing along with refreshments.  $378-$478 per couple plus room tax.

Dec. 12-14, 2008.  12th Annual Inns of the Gettysburg Area House Tour.  Stay with us and receive complimentary Tour tickets and a copy of our new cookbook.  $220-$320 per couple plus room tax.

January 16-18, 2009.  Struggle for Freedom.  Also offered on Aug. 7-9, 2009.  This is an ideal family event appropriate for children ages 10 and older.  We tour Adams County Underground Railroad sites with historian, Deb McCauslin.  Followed by lunch at the Dobbin House with President Lincoln speaking about slavery issues.  $330-$430 per couple plus room tax.  Children $45 each when staying in parents' room.

January 30-Feb.1, 2009.  Civil War Ball.  Join us for our annual Gala.   Take part in dance lessons prior to the Ball which includes a full course meal and live orchestra along with Dance Masters to assist us.  $460-$560 per couple plus room tax.

Feb. 20-22, 2009 and also March 20-22, 2009.  Lincoln at Gettysburg.  Tour both the newly renovated Wills House and  the National Cemetery with historian Roy Framptoon.  An autographed copy of his book is yours.  We will have dinner on Saturday evening with President Lincoln at the Dobbin House.  $350-$450 per couple plus room tax.