We are proud to be located in the home of this heroic family, that is a great example of the spirit in which the U.S. Christian Commission served the soldiers throughout the war. Learn first hand the story of the Wade families service to America’s soldiers and the group that alleviated much suffering on almost every battlefield and every hospital during the war.
A period attired living historian will provide a tour though this historic, period furnished home and tell the story of the U.S. Christian Commission. Original photos, drawings and artifacts help tell the story.
September/November: 10AM - 4 PM Friday, Saturday
Museum tour length
30-45 minutes
Museum General Store Gift Shop
Open during museum hours and group tours.
Features a collection of USCC reproduced items, books on faith during the Civil War, and various Civil War items for sale to support the USCC non- profit organization.
United States Christian Commission Civil War Museum
Jennie Wade Birthplace
242 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
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"What a joy it was to visit your museum! My wife & I, along with our four boys, have not stopped talking about what we learned about the USCC's involvement in the Civil War. It was definately one of the highlights of our trip to Gettysburg. May God bless you and your efforts to share the stories of true Christian heroes to visitors in Gettysburg!"
The USCC Museum is located in a special place. The restored 1820’s home is located in the center of Gettysburg and is where hometown hero Jennie Wade was born and grew up. Many people have visited the home where Jennie Wade was killed during the battle, but this actually was the home of her sister. The Wade family served the soldiers bravely with all they had. The bread and water comforted the soldiers as they fought. After Jennie Wade was killed, Mrs. Wade continued to serve the soldiers and her sister (Georgia Wade-McClellan) worked in the hospitals for the remaining two years of the war as part of the U.S. Christian Commission.
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