HISTORIC RAINWORTH LODGE

Ghost Hunt And Historical Tour

Join our Historian on this unforgettable journey taking you through almost 300 years of the estates history. This tour through history will take you back to before Gettysburg was founded and how this property is related to the founding family that settled marsh creek which later became known as Gettysburg,  In the 1930s, the lodge became home to Hollywood actor and broadway star Oscar Shaw, who held several parties and had several influential and well known guest attend. The son of a very well-known naturalist and a veteran of the Boer wars, J.R. Whitaker purchased the property from the Shaws after emigrating to America. After purchasing the property, he named the estate after his father’s lodge in Notinghamshire England, Rainworth Lodge. You will also learn about this properties exciting future. During this event you will be investigating the 3,100 sq.ft lodge and cellar, the servants quarters/and carriage house, and where a swimming pool was backfilled using dirt from the battlefield that had busted headstones accidentally mixed in it during renovations at the national cemetery. You will have the opportunity to use paranormal investigative equipment, as seen on tv, with an instructor and later on your own during the free roam part of the investigation. 

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Starting at $45.00

Event open to

All ages. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

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Small Group Experiences

We believe in the power of intimate and immersive experiences. To enhance your interaction with the guide and foster a sense of camaraderie among fellow history and paranormal enthusiasts, we keep our tour groups small. This allows for personalized attention and the opportunity to delve deeper into the historical and paranormal context. We go beyond the surface to offer authentic experiences.

 

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