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Shriver House Museum

309 Baltimore St., Gettysburg, PA 17325
717-337-2800
Ranked #8 of 30 attractions in Gettysburg
4.5 of 5 stars 89 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, History Museums
Owner description: The Shriver House Museum is an award winning Civil War museum dedicated to the civilian experience during the Battle of Gettysburg. The home of George...... more » Owner description: The Shriver House Museum is an award winning Civil War museum dedicated to the civilian experience during the Battle of Gettysburg. 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 and Shrivers' Saloon in the cellar. The story of George Shriver was not well-known until 1996 when the house he built on Baltimore Street, 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.______________________________________________________________________CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS TOURSTake a step back in time to discover how Christmas was celebrated in the mid-1800s. Enter the 19th century home of George, Hettie, Sadie (7), and Mollie (5) Shriver as they prepare for the Christmas holidays. See the candle-laden Christmas tree in its place of honor on the parlor table as a fire roars in the fireplace of the handsome room decorated with hand-made holiday greenery. After hanging stockings on the mantle, the girls set out milk and cookies in anticipation of a visit from Santa Claus on that magical night. While soldiers faced the perils of the Civil War, Christmas offered a few moments of cheer that would help brighten the lives of those at home. Learn how families celebrated the holidays while fathers, sons, and husbands were separated from loved ones during this tragic time in American history. Christmas tours will take place from Thanksgiving Evening, November 24th, through December 17th. Private tours for groups of ten or more are welcome at anytime throughout the holiday season. Reservations are required for Chritmas tours only. « less
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EoTheMan
las vegas, nv
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14 reviews
13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012 NEW

This is a great place to absorb some authentic gettysburg history. I have met the owner several times and even gotten personal tours when the place was not busy...from them. Great local Gettysburg museum. Worth the time! More

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traveller2846
Central, NJ
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23 reviews
8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2012

Not on our top 10 places to visit tho interesting....short tour....pricey..... More

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lisa32873
ny
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 23, 2011
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I was there over Remembance weekend. Learned more things about the family and the civilian experience during and after the Battle of Gettysburg. I loved visiting this place More

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chelij
Windsor, Canada
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13 reviews
5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed November 18, 2011
1
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We went around 3:30, forgetting that they only do tours on the hour, every hour (make note of this!). We figured we could take the 4 o'clock tour but they had a group of school kids going through at 3:45 and were not allowing any other groups. Didn't think that this was exactly right. They should have a sign on... More

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edpeck
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
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70 reviews
83 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 14, 2011
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You get to tour the whole house, top to bottom, so be ready to climb some steps. Well worth it. Tour is about 30 minutes long every hour on the hour. Know where you are going as it is in a line of row homes and can pass it easily. Parking on street is 25 cents and hour. Also has... More

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vikingprincessa
Avon, CT
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20 reviews
11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 6, 2011
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The Shrivers were an upper-middle class family whose house was taken over by Confederates during the battle. You are able to tour the entire house, including the attic where the Confederate sharpshooters were. Some were even killed up there and they have cool pictures of CSI luminal showing where the blood was. I would absolutely recommend this house. It only... More

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MarylandTaf
Olney, Maryland
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16 reviews
6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2011

We were a group of 6, taken from basement to attic ( called a garret), where sharpshooters once hid out. Given a good idea, from a private family's point of view, how their lives were affected, during this Civil War period. More

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judiann0927
Louisville, Ohio
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5 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 3, 2011

The tour, while short, was very informative and gave a great perspective of what civilian life was like during the war. More

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jbatters
nyc
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11 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 3, 2011

The price was right and the guide was great. Enjoyed the tour of the house. More

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Loucivilwarnut
Racine, Ohio
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23 reviews
17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 28, 2011
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On our last trip to Gettysburg my husband and I decided we would tour the Shriver house. I had read a lot about it and wanted to see it for myself. The tour was 7.95 per person which I thought was very reasonable. Our tour guide, who was dressed in a beautiful period dress was very nice and informative. She... More

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