Reacting to Exploring with Angelo Ghost Hunting at The Gettysburg Hotel.
A skeptic reviews another ghost hunter's stay at one of Gettysburg’s most haunted hotels!
Hey there, spooky cats!
I just dropped a new reaction video on the channel, and this time I’m looking at Exploring with Angelo’s investigation of the haunted Gettysburg Hotel—a place I know pretty well since I’ve stayed there myself! So, I thought it would be fun to do a blog post to go along with the video and spill a few extra behind-the-scenes thoughts for those of you who like a deeper dive (with a side of sarcasm and skepticism, of course).
Why Angelo?
Honestly? I’d never watched Exploring with Angelo before. I’ve seen his name pop up on some of the debunker channels, and I thought, “Hey, let’s give him a shot.” I picked his Gettysburg Hotel video because I’ve actually stayed at that hotel (and filmed my investigation), so I’d be able to compare notes and see if we experienced anything similar.
Spoiler alert: we didn’t.
The Setup
Angelo and his friend Jazz stayed in Room 205—definitely not the part of the hotel we were in. My husband and I stayed in the suite,
tucked away in a separate section that almost feels like its own little haunted wing. Angelo’s room looked completely different, but they jumped right in with a bunch of equipment: REM pods, cat balls, Necrophonic—you know, the usual ghost hunter toolbox.
They also used a K2 meter and claimed temperature changes right away, which… okay, but those temperature sensors are super sensitive, and let’s not forget this is an active hotel with central heating and cooling, other guests, and possibly walkie-talkies from maintenance staff messing with the EMF readings.
Tools and Toys
I still use cat balls sometimes—I know, I know, they’re controversial. Debunkers hate them, but I’m still testing them myself. I even built my own REM pod shaped like a cat (we call it the Catpod). Unlike the ones Angelo used, ours doesn’t have a temperature sensor. We keep things simple: theremin board, antenna, and that’s it.
They also used the Necrophonic app, which I’ve been experimenting with too. It's fun but... let’s be real—it’s not exactly scientific. That said, during our stay, one of our apps did say “the devil is here,” which cracked me up. I’m sure the devil has way more important places to be than Room 14 at the Gettysburg Hotel.
Gettysburg Hotel Hauntings?
According to local lore, the Gettysburg Hotel is haunted by a Civil War-era nurse who supposedly opens drawers and rummages through people’s stuff. Angelo didn’t catch any drawer-rummaging action—and neither did we. No shadows. No cold spots. No ghost nurse saying “boo.” But he did get a lot of REM pod action and random spikes that could’ve been caused by cell phones, guests walking around, or other electrical interference.
Off to Sachs Bridge
Angelo left the hotel at night to check out Sachs Covered Bridge, which is another famously haunted Gettysburg location. It’s a beautiful, creepy spot—especially when it’s foggy—but just a heads-up: you’re technically not supposed to be there after dark. There aren’t always signs posted, but it’s still part of the national park system.
Angelo talked about the three Confederate soldiers supposedly hanged there, but I’ve looked into that story and... there’s no solid evidence it actually happened. Just one of those ghost tales that stuck. Still, Gettysburg is basically one giant battlefield, so I don’t doubt the area’s soaked in residual energy.
Estus & Ouija
Back at the hotel, Angelo and Jazz tried out the Estus Method and a Ouija board. I’ve only done the Estus once (at the Farnsworth House), and I haven’t even reviewed that footage yet! As for Ouija boards… let’s just say I’m not a believer. If you don’t touch it, nothing happens. Some people say it needs human energy to work, but I think that’s just a spooky excuse to keep using them.
Final Thoughts
Angelo’s video was surprisingly not as over-the-top as I expected. He wasn’t super sensational and didn’t claim every bump in the night was a demon—which I appreciated. But in terms of actual evidence? I saw nothing more than what we got during our stay at the Gettysburg Hotel. Maybe less.
So, was it haunted? Meh. Not while we were there. But hey, we still made it spooky fun, and sometimes that’s enough.
If you want to watch both sides of the ghostly coin, check out my reaction video to Angelo's investigation and my own Gettysburg Hotel investigation video. And let me know in the comments: have you stayed at the Gettysburg Hotel? Did the ghost nurse mess with your stuff?
Until next time, stay spooky, stay skeptical, and I’ll see you in the dark…
—The Spooky Cat Lady