Gettysburg Battlefield - Culps Hill

A Brief History: Culp’s Hill is located in Gettysburg, PA. During the Battle of Gettysburg (July 1-3, 1863), this location, the far end of the Union line next to Cemetery Hill and a vital section of the Union supply line, was considered strategically important to both the Union and Confederate armies, and saw action during all three days of the battle. By the time the Confederates made their final retreat on the afternoon of July 3rd, Culp’s Hill would see both the Confederate and Union sides suffer heavy losses.

Culp’s Hill and the surrounding area were heavily damaged as a result of the battle. Several trees were destroyed from heavy artillery and gunfire from both sides, and it was over 20 years before the countryside began to return to its natural state. Today, the location is part of the Gettysburg National Military Park, and maintained by the National Park Service.

Haunted History: A great deal of paranormal activity has been reported at Culp’s Hill, including EVPs, orbs, and full-body apparitions of both Union and Confederate soldiers.

It is interesting to note that according to a historian connected to the group Civil War Trust, paranormal activity wasn’t reported on the battlegrounds until well into the 1990s.