Really enjoyed this museum of civilian life. We were fortunate to have an unplanned private tour w/ Jerry - he was fabulous & well versed in local history.
Shriver House Museum, Gettysburg
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Shriver House Museum
309 Baltimore St., Gettysburg, PA 17325
717-337-2800
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Ranked #7 of 32 attractions in Gettysburg
Type: Historic Sites, History Museums
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You know what happened on battlefield...but do you know what happened to the families and their homes in town? The Shriver House Museum is an...
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You know what happened on battlefield...but do you know what happened to the families and their homes in town? The Shriver House Museum is an award-winning Civil War museum dedicated to the civilian experience during the Battle of Gettysburg. The story is told through the eyes of the Shriver family whose ancestors settled in the area in the 1700s. While George Shriver served in the Union army, his wife, Hettie, was worried about the safety of their daughters, Mollie (5) and Sadie (7), as well as their home. When soldiers filled the streets of Gettysburg, Hettie chose to take her children back to her family’s farm three miles south of town, by Big Round Top; she knew they would be out of harm’s way there. Hettie could not know she jumped from the frying pan into the fire or that her unoccupied home would offer the Rebels an outstanding view of Union ground. It was quickly commandeered by Confederates to set up a sharpshooters’ nest in the attic. Today the home of George and Hettie Shriver appears much the same way it did when it was built in 1860, just months before the Civil War began. Guides in period dress recount the harrowing story of the Shriver family's experiences. See all four floors of the house including the Confederate sharpshooters nest in the attic and Shriver's Saloon in the cellar. The story of George Shriver was not well-known until 1996 when his house, which sat abandoned for nearly 30 years, was painstakingly restored to its original 1860s appearance. Today, the Shrivers’ story is one of the most intriguing stories told when it comes to the civilian aspect of the Battle of Gettysburg.
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Richmond, Virginia
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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I went with a group. The tour guide was so nice and knowledgable. There is also a very good gift shop. Be careful to watch your head on the stairs. Be prepared for it to be hot in the attic and cold in the basement.
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Saratoga Springs, New York
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The staff at the Visitor's Center recommended this tour and my wife and I enjoyed it. Really interesting tour of a house that was used by sharpshooting soldiers during the Civil War. Well worth the $8.50 admission ticket.
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Chicago
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The staff at this small museum give a fantastic view of what the battle was like for civilians. Highly recommend including it on your tour of Gettysburg!
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Kendall Park, NJ
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This was a great tour, in fact, we had what turned-out to be a personal tour for two. Our tour guide was well versed in the story of the Shriver family. Being that she is a former teacher - she had the knack for making you feel like you were in Gettysburg at the time of the battle. Great experience...
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Ann Arbor, Michigan
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In contrast with the tours of the battlefield itself which focus on the strategy of the generals, the individual skirmishes and massive loss of life, this tour gives you the perspective of the residents of Gettysburg. You learn about the sad story of the Shriver family who built the house with a small bar and one land bowling alley in...
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As the wife of a retired soldier, I found this tour particularly interesting. The Shriver House Museum offers an opportunity to experience what it was like for those who were waiting at home while a loved one was away fighting the war during this period in history. The home is beautiful. The tour guide (we had) was so friendly, enthusiastic,...
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Woodbridge, New Jersey
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One issue I have with some tours is that they cram as many people into them as possible. What's nice about this tour is that it's much more intimate and feels much more personal. Getting behind the stories of what it was like to be in Gettysburg in those few days is fascinating. I highly recommend visiting the Shriver House...
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Youngstown, Ohio
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We stayed in Gettysburg over Memorial Day Weekend. We stayed at the Tillie Pierce House Inn and the manager, Becky recommended we book a tour at the Shriver House that is located next door. It was our favorite thing we did all weekend. The house has been restored to look as it did in 1863. The story behind the house...
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Probably best museum house in Gettysburg. Great tour guide, get to see the whole house, even the attic where sharpshooters shot from. Bullet holes all ver the outside of the house.
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