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Shriver House Museum


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 31 attractions in Gettysburg
Traveler Description:
Award winning Gettysburg museum, dedicated to the civilian experience during the Battle of Gettysburg, is situated in the heart of Gettysburg's...... more » Award winning Gettysburg museum, dedicated to the civilian experience during the Battle of Gettysburg, is situated in the heart of Gettysburg's historic district. The home of George and Hettie Shriver appears much the same way it did when it was first built in 1860. Today, guides in period dress recount the harrowing story of the Shriver family's experiences. The thirty minute tour includes all four floors including the Confederate sharpshooters nest in the attic. « less
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Attraction type: History museum, Historic home
Address: 309 Baltimore St. Gettysburg, PA 17325
Tel: 717-337-2800

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5 of 5 stars
DRRVirginia   2 contributions
Virginia
Nov 16, 2009

My family and I went to the Shriver House museum and were lucky enough to get our own private tour. The Shriver's story is very interesting and gives a great perspective on how the towns people of Gettysburg were impacted by the three day battle. You should really take the time to stop here and listen to their story. more

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5 of 5 stars
Suzin   19 contributions
Philadelphia, PA
Nov 3, 2009

Went here on the last day and so glad that we didn't miss it. Fantastic tour, interesting story. more

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5 of 5 stars
mourning4them   4 contributions
exeter pennsylvania
Nov 2, 2009

I took the the tour of the Shriver house and will say the guide was great very in character. I would recommend this to be every ones first stop in town ... most people forget the battle was happening in town and if you want to know what families like the Shrivers did this is the place to learn it... more

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5 of 5 stars
toried   36 contributions
Milwaukee, WI
Oct 24, 2009

I've visited the Shriver House Museum twice within the last 5 years, and still think it is my favorite attraction in Gettysburg. The museum was originally the home of the George Shriver family at the time the Civil War broke out. This extremely informative tour tells you the impact the battle had on the citizens of Gettysburg. The Shrivers were... more

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4 of 5 stars
CarrJL   68 contributions
NJ
Aug 13, 2009

As a bus was coming in, we agreed to wait (a few minutes, it turned out to be twenty and join with the tour group from the bus. A big mistake, as our tour of this very interesting family home was a bit rushed as each group had to move along a bit more quickly than was usual. Even so,... more

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5 of 5 stars
NowataOKDenise   42 contributions
Nowata OK
Aug 9, 2009

I took my 9 year old daughter on 8-6-09. We both loved it! I'm an antique nut and I do my best to pass on an appreciation of the past to my children. Our guide, Sherry was a great story teller and answered all my daughters questions. There were a few things that she didn't know but looked up in... more

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5 of 5 stars
Bethanne74   3 contributions
Bridgeton, NJ
Jun 27, 2009

Wonderful house museum!! The staff is knowledgeable and very friendly. The story behind the house is very moving. This is definitely one of the best places to visit in Gettysburg. more

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4 of 5 stars
Adeena62   5 contributions
West Virginia
Jun 6, 2009
2
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We visited the Shriver House last weekend. The tour took about an hour and the tour guide was very knowledgeable. She told the story of Hettie and George Shriver, who lived at the home with their two children. George was off to war, and when the battle of Gettysburg broke out, Hettie took their daughters along with a neighbor girl... more

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4 of 5 stars
PAontheGo   29 contributions
Pennsylvania
May 16, 2009
2
people found this review helpful

While the main focus for most trips is the National Military Park just south of town, the historic battle was also fought on the streets of Gettysburg, and through buildings like the Shriver House. The tour takes you from the top to the bottom of the house, and tells the story of the Shriver family, and how their lives were... more

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5 of 5 stars
mickibuzz   4 contributions
Milmay, NJ
Jan 31, 2009

My husband & I visited the Shriver House this past Christmas season when it was snowing and the house was decorated for the holidays. We were extremely pleased with the tour. Our guide gave us a new view of the battle through the experiences of the Shriver family - something I hadn't really thought of but now am very interested... more

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Shriver House Museum Address

309 Baltimore St., Gettysburg, PA 17325
Tel: 717-337-2800