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‘Annabelle in Gettysburg’ Tour Scheduled for July 11

The “Annabelle in Gettysburg: Devils On The Run Tour” is scheduled for Friday, July 11, 2025, at the historic Soldiers Orphanage Homestead, located at 778 Baltimore Street in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

The tour is part of a paranormal experience series featuring the infamous haunted doll, Annabelle. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the homestead during guided sessions highlighting tales of the supernatural, unexplained events, and the history behind one of Gettysburg’s most well-known haunted locations.

Tours will be offered at multiple times throughout the day, with general admission tickets available for the following time slots: 11:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. Each ticket is priced at $40.

The event has received strong early feedback, with an overall rating of 4.65 out of 5.0 based on 17 reviews. The experience is designed for those interested in paranormal activity, local history, and unique immersive events.

The Soldiers Orphanage Homestead is a well-known site in Gettysburg for ghost tours and historical events. The building has long been associated with ghost stories and paranormal investigations tied to the Civil War and its aftermath.

Attendees are encouraged to arrive on time for their scheduled tour and to purchase tickets in advance, as space for each time slot is limited.

Runaway Juvenile

On 11/05/26 at 0725 hours, Spencer Newman ran away from his residence. Newman is 5’9, 125 pounds, white male, brown eyes, brown hair and was last seen wearing a brown

Fred Allen Blocher 1943-2026

Fred Allen Blocher, 83, of Gardners, PA passed away Saturday, October 24 2026 at his home. Born October 19, 1943 in Gettysburg, he was the son of the late Fred

Frank Charles Henry 1945-2026

Born January 4, 1945 in Washington, D.C., Frank was an avid Civil War enthusiast who loved to share his knowledge with others.

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The Franklin County Free Press, established by Vicky Taylor in 2019, emerged as a beacon of local journalism for the residents of Franklin County. Under Vicky's leadership, it quickly became an essential source of news, particularly at a time when major newspaper publications were increasingly overlooking local coverage.

On January 1, 2022, the torch was passed to Nathan Neil and his firm, Neil Publishing, LLC. Neil, a local entrepreneur with multiple thriving businesses in Chambersburg, shares Vicky's fervent commitment to both the community and the world of local journalism.

Rooted in the heart of Franklin County and powered by its residents, the Franklin County Free Press continues to bridge the gap, ensuring that the local stories, events, and issues that matter most to the community remain in the spotlight.