Gettysburg Ghost Investigation Lecture Notes

Introduction

• Host: Samon Kobby
• Duration: 50 hours in Gettysburg
• Objective: Investigate the three most haunted houses on the battlefield.
• Locations of Investigation:
  • Farnsworth House: Most active, rumored to have 16 spirits.
  • Jenny Wade House: Site of the only civilian death during the battle.
  • Orphanage: Dark past with deals made with the devil.

Group Dynamics

• Group members include Amanda (medium) and FaZe Rug.
• Emphasis on safety and staying together during investigations.

Gettysburg Background

• Site of the bloodiest conflict in American history (Civil War: 1861-1865).
• Approximately 620,000 deaths (2% of US population at the time).
• The battle's aftermath led to the spiritualist movement; many sought to contact deceased loved ones.

Farnsworth House Insights

• Historical Significance: Used as a sharpshooter nest and a field hospital.
• Spirits: Notably includes Jeremy, an 8-year-old boy who died after being run over by a carriage.
• Children's Spirits: Reports of multiple child spirits, including Jeremy and a young boy seen by the group.
• Physical Evidence: Bullet holes from the battle present on the house.

Initial Experiences

• Paranormal activities observed immediately upon entering the Farnsworth House.
• Amanda reports experiences with spirits since childhood.
• Notable presence of Jeremy, who has a connection to the house and is known to play with toys.

Jenny Wade House Insights

• Historical Context: Jenny Wade was killed by a stray bullet while baking bread on July 3, 1863.
• Primary Spirits: Jenny Wade and her sister Georgia.
• Emotional Atmosphere: A heavy feeling of loss present; the group expresses sorrow for Jenny's tragic story.

Orphanage Insights

• Dark History: Run by an evil matron, Rosa Carmichael, who abused children.
• Paranormal Activity: Reports of children's spirits seeking refuge due to the orphanage's dark past.
• Connection to Gettysburg Spirits: Potential links between spirits from different locations due to shared traumatic experiences.

Investigation Techniques

• Use of devices like flashlights and EMF detectors to communicate with spirits.
• Group attempts to ask questions to spirits and receive answers through device interactions.
• Jeremy's Warning: Group receives a warning from Billy (a child spirit) about dangers at the orphanage, urging not to go.

Final Thoughts on Investigation

• Demonological Presence: The orphanage is suspected to host demonic energies due to the horrific events that occurred there.
• Spiritual Messages: Attempts made to relay messages between spirits, such as Walt's guilt over Jenny's death.
• Respecting Spirits: Emphasis on showing respect to spirits encountered and acknowledging their suffering.

Conclusion

• Group recognizes the heavy emotional toll of the investigation and the importance of being cautious around potentially dangerous locations.
• Call to Action: Encouragement for viewers to engage with the content, emphasizing the need for respect towards the haunted historical sites.