Jennie Wade: Gettysburg's Lone Civilian Casualty | History Traveler Episode 137

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@eliotreader8220]

I am guessing the bread dough got covered in blood too?

[@kimkrebs451]

The History Underground, are you from Gettysburg? I really enjoyed this video

[@ZWalk-Around]

JD is America's History Teacher. Pure and simple.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Ha! We're in big trouble then, but thanks :)

[@amputeeright]

My grandfather told me her story, and took me to her house when I was six years old. Every time we drive by, I say hello to her.

[@plaidzebra5526]

It's a very sad, cold, sometimes uncomfortable feeling in that house at times.

[@kingjoe3rd]

@@plaidzebra5526 oh boy, here we go. Ghost story nonsense. She's at peace.

[@BeeWOWdbyAprilLee]

​@kingjoe3rd people can be at peace and their souls still can be felt in places like this

[@Schmittyapolis]

Those rope bedframes also gave us the term "sleep tight" because each night before you climbed in the bed, you had to pull those ropes tight for support.

[@kravitz1999]

I learn it derived from beds slaves would sleep on made of wood bed frames and ropes for support. Hay was then stuffed between the ropes as a cushion. The bedding (hay) would often become homes for bugs, so if you didn't tighten your ropes, the bugs would bite or sting you, hence the term "Sleep tight, don't let the bedbugs bite"

[@patricialenaburg6553]

This is the best narration of Jennie I have heard before, you don't get the small little extras from other stories. It's sad all around, Jennie's beau Jack, and his friend all die. I knew about the roped beds, but was astonished at the rolling pin beds. I'm 74 years now, but remember my Grandfather always had a feather mattress. He, and Grandma had separate bedrooms, and Grandma would make his bed each day, and level the feather mattress out with a broom, and you better not touch. I was allowed to huddle, and play on it, only before she made the bed. Thanks JD, your amazing.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks!

[@kg4021]

my great grandmother also had a feather bed. I remember rolling over on the bed and getting stabbed by the feathers..lol too funny

[@vivians9392]

I had an aunt who had a wonderful feather mattress on a high poster bed when I was little. You would sink into it, and it was hard to crawl out of...

[@JonStallings]

What a tragic story. With all the carnage of Gettysburg it is hard to believe there were not more civilian casualties.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

I've thought the same thing.

[@skimmer8774]

I've always been concerned about civilians in the line of fire. It was impressed on me early. 20 years young and helping the troops in my eyes make her a hero. Very well done and thank you.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you for watching.

[@robertmoyer175]

@@TheHistoryUnderground There is a great book called “Days of Darkness” The Gettysburg Civilians by William G. Williams that is a must read

[@nanaof7preciousgrands115]

Most definitely!!! How very sad that she passed away ...we were a country much like today uneasy with division in many ways !

[@janicelindsey9557]

Don’t ever ever EVER stop making these videos!!!! Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Ha! Thanks. Feel free to share them out 🙂

[@terrygates533]

I just want to take a second to appreciate you an the work that you put into your videos. I love the way you tell the history of every place you visit. I’ve not yet been able to visit the northern states of the civil war. I’m planning to visit some day after I retire 🤞🏻. Please keep the videos coming I really enjoy an appreciate all that you do. South Mississippi.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! I appreciate you saying that!

[@robertmoyer175]

I have mentioned this in the past, the music allows the viewer to absorb what you have just spoken to us and digest what had occurred. This is what sets your videos apart from the others and is the reason I rewatch. Thanks again for the excellent work! P.S. I don’t want to hear about the 🐒 🥴

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks for that! It's been fun putting these together and learning myself.

[@roya.cathcartjr.5042]

@@TheHistoryUnderground Mary Virginia "Jennie" Wade was the only civilian killed during the Battle of Gettysburg as a direct result of the conflict but wasn't the only civilian who died as an indirect result of the battle as for days, weeks, months and years afterwards other Gettysburg Civilians lives would be claimed by injuries from weapons and ammunition left behind as well as disease from the soldiers both living and dead.

[@bernardcoleman4330]

I love this channel im from Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪 I love history of Ireland, WW1 and 2 now I'm learning a lot about the American Civil War form your channel id love to visit Gettysburg some time my great great grandfather died in Flanders fields in 1916 that made me interested in my history.

[@alexmaenner9810]

What is the name of the song used for this video? Thanks.

[@chrisanderson4044]

I agree with this 100%

[@maplehouseknives]

I visited Jenny Wade's house in 1980. As a youngster I can still remember vividly the pain and sadness I felt upon learning how Jenny died. Thanks for this video, brings back a lot of memories.

[@georgehays4900]

Went to Jennie Wade house when I was about ten years old. Sobering.

[@fredohnemus7685]

Visited that house. Even today, I have that strange feeling I did back then, a sense of deep sadness for such a tragedy. On a lighter note, hit the hay. Never knew that one.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

That was a new one for me too!

[@Kiangaf]

I hate when you get that feeling. When I visited Saint Cyril and Methodius church in Prague I got an awful vibe in the place. It was the church where the Reinhard Heydrich assassins fled and sadly perished. I couldnt stay long in the vault.

[@queencerseilannister3519]

@@Kiangaf Cool place to visit and wow I bet! I loveeee all things WWII related.

[@1982nsu]

AKA "Hit the sack."

[@K.Lovelace1968]

How unfortunate that Jennie lost her life whilst preparing bread for the soldiers.. and I absolutley love the inside of the house and all of the old furniture even if it is not all original pieces... I thank you once again for another very intersting piece of History.. Cannot wait to see where you go next.. Stay safe...

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

👍🏻

[@marybarrett47]

We woukdn't know history if we didn't have people like you to keep it alive. Keep up the good work - love it.

[@kathywilkerson1471]

The fact that only one civilian died is remarkable. Great story telling.

[@CARLOSMATAREAL]

Congratulations! For me this one of the very best historic KZbin Channel ever. I'm a Venezuelan actor and singer and addicted to universal history since I was 7 or 8 years old. I have a real passion and love for American Civil War, specially for Gettysburg, where I've visited the battle field with my wife twice. Thank you.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@2007cgarza]

I love that you have taught me something new, "hitting the hay"! I suspect it wasn't to smooth the bed as much as to get the bugs to leave though!

[@Lovesall_pugmixes]

And sleeping tight ! Make sure you pull the ropes right so your hay doesn’t sag . Sleep tight !!

[@df5295]

Good night, sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite!

[@justinmiles3094]

Oh God !!! I'm not sleeping at all now. 😧

[@benjaminrush4443]

Amazing how only one Civilian died at Gettysburg. Nice Tour. Thanks.

[@JWalshMovies]

Such an incredibly sad story! It's hard to believe there was only 1 civilian casualty in all of Gettysburg fighting! Wow!

[@xJamesLaughx]

Technically there were two but the one does not count as civilian in the records cause he was wounded as a combatant. Look up John Burns of Gettysburg who went out and offered to join in the fight and fought with the 7th Wisconsin and 24th Michigan around McPhersons Woods/Ridge.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

I know. I've thought that same thing.

[@billd.iniowa2263]

I dont understand why everyone wasnt in the basement. Maybe this being the most exiting thing to ever happen in town, they wanted to watch the action? Small town folks can be like that. When tornadoes loom near everyone is gawking out the window to see them.

[@johnresto1603]

Was thinking the same. Almost 200,000 soldiers and fighting in the town and only one person died.

[@SandervkHistory]

Thats a crazy story! How unlucky was she... and a beautifull grave she hase!! Thanks for sharing this extraordinary story! 🙏

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! Just at the wrong place at the wrong time.

[@ghostcityshelton9378]

@@TheHistoryUnderground I have accoupple of ghost pics from down in the Wad house basement and of ghosts looking out the windows of the house.

[@amy7287]

This story just manifests such a deep sorrow.

[@Chain7ink]

"Hit the hay." I am so grateful to have learned this! Thanks for more great content!

[@CJ_esc.artist]

Thanks for sharing a story of a micro human element of the battle that easily overlooked but shouldn’t be forgotten.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! Appreciate you watching.

[@bethhixon6320]

Jennie story always fascinates me, it is so sad.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Very much so.

[@kenrumney2202]

I live in Canada but have been interested in the history of America ever since elementary school. Thank you very much for these enlightening historical videos, they're awesome.

[@maryblaufuss7533]

Thank you for your interest in us. Our nations' peaceful neighborship is one item on my personal list of things to be grateful for. I live in Buffalo and was fortunate to have made it to Toronto in 2016 to witness the second-to-last performance of The Tragically Hip. While there, I queried a passerby about his t-shirt that stated the date 11/22/63 on it. Turned out it was a streamed TV show about American history that he was fond of watching. There was another occasion when I was touched to the core.

[@smartieplum]

These poor people must have been terrified. Another great vid👍

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

🙏🏼

[@brent8328]

This is one of the most interesting and heart breaking stories of Gettysburg. Been on the house tour a few times and it never gets old. Thank you for sharing Jenny’s story!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@juliehawkins3816]

This is about the 40th I have watched this! I LOVE THIS! The reason, I am also a bread maker. To a person willing to sacrifice her life to feed the soldiers is something!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@vawterb]

I so appreciate your series! It gives a very thorough overview of the entire event. Thank you.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad you enjoy it! I've enjoyed putting these together.

[@claytonpepper2827]

You sir never disappoint. a true master at this history education thing. Would've loved to have had you as a teacher back in the day (we are close to the same age). The teachers I had were in fact probably in some of those history books themselves, they were so old and boring. My mom retired after teaching for 36yrs. There is a true art to filling the employment position and actually being able to teach, and you sir have it!!! Carry on good sir!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! I really do appreciate that.

[@blukeblue1235]

Thanks for showing a well known yet rarely shown story of Jenny Wade. I have heard her mentioned as a side note many times yet never saw the details you have shown. No death should be a "side note" and you gave her tragic death the attention it deserves. Thank you!

[@wvmontani]

Ref, "Hitting the Hay" at 9:30. It was also necessary to have the ropes under the mattress pulled taut so it wouldn't sag. This is where we get the expression "Good night. Sleep tight." meaning make sure the ropes are pulled tight.

[@sharonwhetstone5202]

I am addicted to your show, I think I spent one whole day binge watching! Please keep up the wonderful programming you do. You make history so enjoyable.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Ha! Awesome. Glad that you're enjoying it. Not sure how you were able to binge watch though. That's a whole lot of ugly to be looking at.

[@ryanreay4167]

I walked through the house alone when I was 14. There used to be a projector that projected the image onto a mannequin soldier's face that told the story. Since I was the only one going through, the lady at the gift shop allowed me to go by myself. It was an experience I will never forget. There was definitely a presence there.

[@youronlybabygirl25]

I was there when I was about 14 or 15 and I felt the same thing and saw the soldier on the mannequins face

[@ryanreay4167]

@@youronlybabygirl25 It was definitely an eerie feeling. There seems to be a lot of residual energy at Gettysburg. In the evening near Devil's Den you can hear musketry and cannon fire in the distance. It's such a great place to visit.

[@youronlybabygirl25]

@@ryanreay4167 it definitely was eerie!

[@billd.iniowa2263]

At 09:30 "hitting the hay", I never heard that one, thanx JD! In addition, those ropes supporting the mattress would eventually sag and need re-tightening. Thats where "Sleep tight" comes from. -- 15:29 Notice how smooth the wood around the bullet hole is. Maybe from one and a half centuries of people poking their fingers thru it?

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Yeah, that was a new one on me.

[@dragoonTT]

Both of you taught me something new, thanks.

[@briand4000]

Absolutely! How do I know? I did it....in the 70's when visiting with my gramma. It was such a remarkable place to see and still moves me to this day. I can remember probing that hole in the red, outer door like it was yesterday.

[@stever4181]

@@TheHistoryUnderground during my Civil War reenacting days I have slept on a rope bed. Except for the fact that the bed was a bit short for me, I'm 6'3", I found it very comfortably and had a very good night sleep. Great series on Gettysburg!

[@billd.iniowa2263]

@@dragoonTT Glad to oblige!

[@DuranjrJuan]

Thank you sir. Your telling of this story. I love history.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks!

[@DuranjrJuan]

@@TheHistoryUnderground your welcome. God bless you. I never knew about this story. Never mentioned it in history class.

[@UptownAlleyFashion]

Artistically crafted - great work!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you!

[@Fez4ever]

Much appreciated that you put this video up. My sister played Jennie Wades sister in a short film back in the 80's.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Wow!

[@sarahlongtin4040]

Grateful to have discovered your channel! You have a gift for conveying historical facts as well as the emotions that come with them. I never knew the Jennie Wade story, so thank you for educating me. I have a 20 year old daughter and this story really touches my heart. Truly enjoy your videos. Prayers for safe travels and much success.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks!

[@frankhopper6269]

You have done a great job in presenting this series well done from a Australian.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad you enjoyed it! I've been surprised at how many Aussies have an interest in the Civil War. Pretty cool.

[@herenowjal]

THANK YOU for this outstanding summation of the tragedy surrounding Jenny Wade's death ... I've been aware that she was killed during the battle but never knew the details ... Thanks again for this ... and your other Gettysburg videos ... 👍👍👍

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad that you enjoyed it! 🙂

[@suecrane3987]

I spent 4 days in Gettysburg in 2019 and even then, I probably didn't see it all. I encourage everyone to vusit there if you can. This is a great video, thanks for your contributions to keeping our history alive!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks!

[@AUgrown]

Awesome way to highlight an underlying story to life on the battlefield. This is a whole new angle to be shared that most never get the benefit of knowing. Thank you for bringing her life and story out into the open. This series just keeps on giving. The hitting the hay piece was great. Never knew the true origin til now. “I see” said the blind man who picked up his hammer and saw.

[@ImFIGJAM2]

Although I'm an Aussie born & bred, the civilian stories of your civil war have never ceased to fascinate me. We hear, read & are taught so much about troop movements, tactics & the politics of war, but what I feel needs to be represented in equal amount, is the simple fact, that each & every war has affected more civilians - those soldiers were someone's son; perhaps someone's brother, uncle, nephew, best mate or sweetheart. For every soldier either killed directly or indirectly, maimed in some way by the ravages of war, there were far more people who knew & loved them, that were equally affected. The civilians pay a very heavy price for war too, which is often overlooked in the political or religious wrangling which more often than not, brings these wars about. My opinion is my own & I have no intention towards disrespecting anyone's religion. We can learn so much from history. Thank you for these remarkable videos.

[@louiszemek5058]

I have visited Gettysburg 4 times since 1967. The last visit was in 1986. We took our boys there on our way to Mississippi where we now live. Thank you for the video that brought back so many memories. Gettysburg is a tremendous place to visit. Back then we paid $20.00 and a Park Ranger rode with us for a 2 hour tour of the battlefield. What a treat!! Keep up the great work of bringing history to us.

[@marypace1008]

Looking forward to returning to Gettysburg. Only got to spend a day there many years ago but now I like to take my time and visit. One reason to go to the cemetery to find a cousin who was killed on July 2nd with the first Regiment of Massachusetts. Second to explore and take in the atmosphere of the place. The last time I got to visit the beautiful new Museum outside the cemetery which was wonderful and also visited Eisenhower's home. You are very much a history teacher... You are a co-teacher for a lot of us . We present the information , you helped to bring it to life for them. Thank you for everything you do. I do hope you get to go back to Gettysburg during June or July, the whole scenery looks a lot different.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! I’ve enjoyed putting these together. Hopefully they’re doing some good 🙂

[@Cookie-gn4qk]

Oh dear Lord, those poor families. Newborn baby??? How lucky we are , to not have to live thru that in our country. Thank God we have historians to relay this history to all of us. Thank you, it touched my heart.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad that you enjoyed it.

[@cassiegriffin7872]

And why weren’t they in basement? Time wise maybe the barrage on the house was early in battle?

[@eq1373]

Hopefully we don't have to live through this in this country again

[@jimmyhorton8297]

I’ve been waiting for your video about her. Absolutely one of the most tragic stories of the entire battle. It always amazes me that these places have survived 150 years with anything from the era intact. The question I always ask myself is, why wouldn’t they fix holes in the building? Why is a bullet hole that reminds a family of the death of a loved one, still there after 150 years? Guess we will never know the true circumstances, but I’m sure fixing battle damage wasn’t a high priority in the immediate aftermath. Another great story, well done.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

I think that there were some who recognized the gravity of the battle in the immediate aftermath and wanted to preserve the memory. Glad that they did.

[@roya.cathcartjr.5042]

Jimmy Horton, I live in Gettysburg Pennsylvania and as early as July 4th 1863 visitors from across the northeast converged on Gettysburg looking for loved one killed in the battle to take their bodies home whereas others were curiosity seekers to see the aftermath of a civil war battle that they weren't able to travel into Confederate Territory to see. Some civilians saw these early "Tourists" as a money making opportunity and charged them for tours of their battle damaged buildings fences and trees on the property.

[@deborahreardon4875]

When visiting Gettysburg, a life long dream of mine. It was my birthday. The day after arriving the government shutdown thanks in large part to Ted Cruz and the Republican Party. There were so many places we had wanted to visit. I had not heard of Jenny Wade until our arrival. Unfortunately we were unable to visit the house. I cannot thank you enough for making this video. I learned so much and was able to view the interior instead of only the exterior. Through your amazing videos I am able to learn important information as well as seeing places I would never have the opportunity to visit. There are no words to describe and express my gratitude for the work you do. I love history. As a child I was often in the encyclopedia set my parents purchased. Your work has become my adult encyclopedia. Please continue this valuable legacy. You open the world to all. In this episode you brought this brave young woman and her family into many lives. Such a sad story of the other effects of war that occurs. Learning about her sister giving birth during all that was going on around her. Unbelievable, but then as we all know babies come when they choose for the most part. I wonder how this child lived and the life it led. So many questions. On one good note I wanted desperately to visit the place where Lewis Armistead crossed over the wall and was killed. We were asked by a Park Ranger to leave the area. When I asked where this spot was he kindly explained where and allowed us to visit it. Gettysburg is a very spiritual place. Visit it is at all possible.

[@tennesse_courier]

Amazing story in our history I never knew. Outstanding video, the things I continue to learn about the Civil War are so sad. The battles are historic but stories like this are unexpected and greatly appreciated.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks!

[@lynnmaupin-simpson1215]

The music was so appropriate for this story. It is a sad story particularly when you add the stories of the 2 young soldiers. And they soon after joined each other in death. Everyone suffered during the Civil War. Women were left alone to try and keep a farm or business going. If they were lucky, they had parents, in laws, cousins around to help with plowing, planting, and canning. They still had a household to run. Census records after the war show a preponderance of no men or children. Groups of loosely related women were living together to try and survive. I read an account of a soldier returning home. He was walking down a dirt road which was at least two times wider from troop movements. He passed farm after farm with vacant houses. Weeds grew to the roofs. Windows were broken out and curtains blew in and out with the wind. There were no birds, rabbits,or farm animals. Everything was dead and soul less. It left me haunted. I know you have felt the same. Your blogs make history come alive and by doing so we cannot help but feel some of the heartache felt by those impacted by the War.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Yeah, I never knew the story about her two friends prior to visiting here. Awful.

[@kurtholder8270]

So many fascinating stories came out of that battle . The Amos Humiston story is also very interesting and sad .

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

I'll have to check that out. Thanks!

[@billmonteith1161]

We visited the Jennie Wade house back in the 70's and will always remember my baby sister having nightmares about Jennie's tragic death for weeks after our trip.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Oh wow.

[@billmonteith1161]

@@TheHistoryUnderground Yeah, they played some kind of creepy re-enactment recording on the tour and when Jennie screams after being hit my sister sprinted out of the house lol! She was probably 6 at the time. We still razz her about from time to time. Thanks for the great channel.

[@briand4000]

@@billmonteith1161 Now that you mention the audio, I remember it! I was there in the 70's as well, being from Pa. originally and my gramma took me there. It changed me forever and I am still a Civil War fan to this day.

[@billmonteith1161]

@@briand4000 I am glad I wasn't imagining that. That vacation was the start of my passion for the history of the Civil War as well. I hope I can get back there.

[@Kristen-s4t]

My dad took me to see this house in '93 when I was just 9 years old and her story broke my heart and has always stuck with me. Can't imagine the fear they must of gone through..

[@robertn3121]

During the first of my many visits at the age of 10, I remember this as being the very first thing I saw in Gettysburg. It has stayed with me ever since.

[@Libera-nx8ks]

Grazie per averlo tradotto in Italiano , ❤

[@birdman5223]

Excellent work sir👍🏻

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Many thanks!

[@matthewbaker7540]

I have some friends that were married on the grounds outside of the Jenny Wade house. Such a neat spot in history.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Interesting.

[@SourMlkSea]

So glad they preserved this beautiful time capsule. I've been on many a tour inside this home throughout the past 5 years. Every time I go, its a must. I am drawn to this place. If you haven't taken the tour yet, do it. You won't regret it.

[@normagrimstad8869]

I visited the house when I was in Gettysburg. Such a sad story. I am glad they have preserved the house.

[@gregorybarr6112]

Very cool video! My wife and I visited the house in Gettysburg in 2013 July 3rd on the 150th year after the event. My father took our family to Gettysburg in 1966. The parrot shell had blown a hole in the wall between the two homes. It was halfway up the wall and visitors had to crawl through. Since then they opened it up top to bottom to facilitate people moving through. Such a sad story with Mr. Skully, Mr. Culp and Miss Wade all dying without contacting one another.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Pretty tragic. Thanks for watching!

[@danareynolds1786]

I'm not doubting the authenticity of the events - I've been to many Civil War battlefields including Gettysburg, I just have a hard time believing people didn't patch, repair, and/or replace the bullet holes in their homes/businesses. Its not as if they had a town meeting after the battle and realized the true importance of the battle and that future generations would take their summer vacation to visit various battlefields to see bullet-riddled buildings. Just thinking "out loud". I am very much enjoying your programs! Thank you!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Gettysburg was immediately an iconic place as soon as the smoke cleared. The tourism to the battlefield started almost immediately and I think that people recognized what was going on and started the preservation work right off the bat. There was a fence with bullet holes in it just down the street from the Jennie Wade House that people would stop and look at all the way into the early 20th century. Whatever the case, I'm glad that they preserved it.

[@aarenleigh6575]

Thank you for all the work you do, and these videos. Keeping history alive is so important!!📖

[@davidbartlett1945]

I've been to Gettysburg twice, and to the Wade house/museum as well. I was fascinated by the story, but this video did a much better job at describing the occurrences. Thank you for a great historical video.

[@exposethenwo6491]

I have been familiar with Jennie since reading about her in 1980's. Beautiful grave.

[@michaeldouglas1243]

Terrific series. Keep it coming! We love it

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks!

[@annham4136]

Just in case this is the last video in your coverage of Gettysburg, I just want to thank you because you have covered the story behind the battle at a level that has made more sense to me than any other source I have heard or read.

[@julieduchek2969]

He does an incredible job and the lady is right the music complements the presentation. It doesn’t drown it out

[@TheBuckeyJoe]

I teach American history and bring my students to Gettysburg every year. Thank you for your passion about history!!! Way cool history.

[@tonyk1584]

Great piece of journalism. One thing I learned quickly in the service "Anything can happen anywhere at any time" This is a classic example. An unfortunate or perhaps fortunate consequence of this lesson is that a little tiny part of my brain has the "radar" going all the time. Whenever I hear someone interviewed after a natural or criminal disaster say: "Nothing like this every happens here", I think, "yes it can and it just did". Again, great stuff.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks!

[@steveshipkie1624]

That’s fantastic to learn about her, I knew civilians died in the war, but you brought her to the forefront and I really enjoyed this episode

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks!

[@steveshipkie1624]

@@TheHistoryUnderground your welcome, I am very happy to have found someone else who loves history as much as I do

[@bethrunyan1856]

While Jennie was the only civilian to die during the battle, other civilians died later when they found live shells and smashed them against rocks. One was a young boy, I think around 10 years old.

[@roya.cathcartjr.5042]

@@steveshipkie1624 55,000 civilians died during the civil war as direct casualties of the conflicts years afterwards hundreds more died of disease or encountered weapons and ammunition found on and around the battle sites.

[@steveshipkie1624]

@@roya.cathcartjr.5042 I know disease killed more people but to see that 55,000 civilians died is terrible

[@craigconn7424]

Thanks for the great vídeo I love your channel. It has been too long since I have been the Gettysburg. Please keep the great videos coming. Take care and God bless you

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Appreciate that. Feel free to share these out :)

[@lindachandler6651]

I appreciate your channel so much. I have learned much from your videos. It's obvious that you love the Lord, and this country. Genuine, down to earth, and a fantastic teacher of history. God bless.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

🙏🏼

[@brisiplays3899]

I love learning about the civil war. It was my favorite subject in school, but I never even knew about the civilian casualties until just now. Oddly enough that history lesson for me came 158 years to the day of her death. It’s just so sad that she died while making bread of all things. Rest In Peace Jennie Wade!

[@cynthiacronin2794]

Very interesting video. Sad and haunting. I have heard of Jenny Wade, but not in this much detail. Well done! 👍 At least Jenny is not forgotten. We are still speaking her name.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

👍🏻

[@Bmascraftycorner]

As a child, my father would take us to battle fields and other historic places. The Jennie Wade house was always my favorite. I often tell people that there was only one civilian casualty at the Battle of Gettysburg. Most people think I must be mistaken, that a battle that fierce must have resulted in numerous civilian casualties. I tell them to research Jennie Wade. So glad to see her story being told.

[@62fluffy]

Great history lesson and yes your music is very calming. As I'm watching this video I'm also looking at my Jennie Wade plate given to me by my Carson grandparents years ago. I`m thinking about donating it to Adam's co historical society and Thank you for for the effort put into these videos.

[@cf8959]

I just want to say how much I love your channel. I’ve seen quite a few of your videos and I’m very impressed with your knowledge of history, research and the lives of some of our ancestors. I don’t know how old you are but, you have so much respect for historical people and even not-so-well known people in American history. You seem to have almost a reverence for the people you bring to “life” for those of us who love history. Someone so young as you to have an awesome gift is sadly unappreciated by young people. It’s their loss.I have always been fascinated with people’s everyday lives. Thank-you SO much!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! I really do appreciate that. Hopefully people are sharing these videos with the younger crowds to get them into history as well :)

[@brendahamrick9337]

So fascinating.I love all your stories and how you seem to put your followers right in the middle of the Civil War.I have loved the Civil War ever since I was a child.Thankyou for making it come alive for me!😍

[@susanmiller7935]

Thank you for doing this story my husband and I go to Gettysburg at least once a year. It’s our favorite place to visit.

[@cridgeway666]

Thank you for sharing this part of the battle & explaining the expression of "hitting the hay" it was something I've never heard. I am continuing to be amazed & taught new things on each of your videos.

[@lthom5158]

Such a tragic and moving story. I knew about Jennie Wade, I didn’t know about Jack Skelly and Wesley Culp. That makes the whole thing more tragic. The way you presented the account of these three was vey thoughtful. Love these videos! Thanks and keep up the great work!

[@aumarigan]

Thank you for these vlogs. New subscriber from the Philippines.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@dawndickson2156]

Wouldn’t you like to be able to read the letter Skelly sent for Jennie. These young lives taken within days of each other. Connected in life and death. Her heart was to give what they had, how precious that bread must have been to the troops. Thank you for this outstanding series.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

That letter would definitely be something to see.

[@goldiekildea2924]

I have been to Gettysburg many many times but I have never been to the Jenny Wade house. Thank you for your tour in the house where Jenny met her demise I thoroughly enjoyed it. Your videos rock!!!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! Quite the place.

[@stacyshaffer7259]

I remember visiting the Jennie Wade house when I was little almost 40 years ago. As a young child, her story always stuck with me and I remember vividly seeing the blood stained board. I haven't been able to visit since then, so I really appreciated your tour through the house. Hopefully I will get to visit again someday soon.

[@FarmerC.J.]

“Hit the hay”... my goodness , I learned something new! Love your videos!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@axg5929]

i was lucky enough to visit gettysburg during my 8th grade dc trip 7 years ago, and was just amazed with the history of the town. and hearing jennie wades story was just crazy.

[@timothymcknight9485]

Thanks, again, JD! You are bringing out aspects of the battle, most people( including me) would not be able to see, without an extended stay in Gettysburg. Good work.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

I appreciate that!

[@chadanderson8692]

I have been working on my family tree and recently found out that I have some wades from Pennsylvania in it. It's a long shot, but what if? I going to have to dig deeper. Thanks for another great episode.

[@donhurst8459]

If you like to bake bread then your related.

[@chadanderson8692]

@@donhurst8459 I guess I'm not related. I'm a moron in the kitchen. LOL 😂

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Oh wow!

[@sandyriggle8417]

@@donhurst8459 😄 good one

[@gregboyden564]

wow, such a sad story, but yes, it really hits home when it is a personal story and seeing everything just frozen in time. thanks for telling her story and keeping her memory alive.

[@davidensign5172]

All death in war is tragic. What can one say about this needless death. Well Done! So moving! I have never wept over Gettysburg - today I did!

[@Wreckdiver59]

I'll be in Gettysburg next week. I'm planning on spending some time in the urban areas looking for bullet holes, cannon balls and such. I'll add this to the list. Too bad I can't see the rest of the series before I go, you've already given me a lot of places I want to see. Thanks for the video 👍.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Definitely a lot to see in town. Make the Shriver House one of your stops.

[@roya.cathcartjr.5042]

@@TheHistoryUnderground if you ever return to Gettysburg there are numerous homes off of the beaten path of Baltimore Street that bear the scars of battle and still have embedded shot and shell in them. I live in Gettysburg Pennsylvania and could show you the graffiti of the names of Confederate Soldiers that were carved into the brick wall of a pedestrian alley between 2 buildings on Chambersburg Street.

[@geraldgotts5936]

You sir are very good at what you do. After many visits to Gettysburg since childhood it remains my favorite place to visit. Thank you very much !

[@emmanuelsimmons9398]

Love the content. I honestly believe you’ll love what the battle Vicksburg has to offer.

[@johnlarue2248]

A very in depth and thorough explanation of the Jenny Wade incident. She sounds like she was a very considerate young woman. I am so sorry she was taken. Beautiful lady. Rest well Miss Wade.

[@alvinsmith9996]

Thank you for posting this story. I went to the Jennie Wade house back in the 80's growing up. It and Gettysburg itself was a pretty touristy town back then. I've passed there several times on my different trips and have even visited her grave in Evergreen. As for going back to the house I haven't been in years. It looks like they have put some good preservation efforts back into the house and are better displaying items and have actually added several items since the time I toured the house. I may have to go back through it sometime when I am passing through that area.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Love it there!

[@pamelakern2849]

A tragic and very sad story. This Gettysburg series has been wonderful!!

[@robynw6307]

I'm tearing up right now. To think that this beautiful young woman was so aware of the dangers around her that she left the door open behind her for protection. Yet she continued to care for her convalescing sister, her one week old nephew, the rest of her family, and the Union soldiers, only to become the only civilian casualty. Her bravery and strength is truly awe inspiring. If only she had thought to put brickwork instead of just wooden doors between herself and the outside. Hindsight is 20/20. So sad.

[@jeffadams9807]

There Was 2 Doors That The Bullet Passed Thru, Before Jenny Was Hit. They Ended Up & Moved Her To The Basement, After She Died.

[@robynw6307]

@@jeffadams9807 Didn't I say "instead of just wooden doors between...."? That looks plural to me. I know there were two doors. But if the table that she had been working at had been moved to the rear of the kitchen area she would've been behind the outside brick wall instead of the outside door (the first door the bullet struck) and possibly wouldn't have been hit. I seems that the bullets that hit the brickwork didn't always penetrate into the rooms.