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Shriver House Museum
Shriver House Museum
4.5
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Monday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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You may know what happened on battlefield . . . but what happened to the civilians? During the Battle of Gettysburg, George Shriver was serving in the Union army. When Confederate soldiers filled the streets of town, Hettie Shriver worried about the safety of their daughters, Mollie (5) and Sadie (7), as well as their home. She sought safety at her family's farm by Big Round Top, where some of the fiercest fighting took place. Her empty house was seized by Confederates who set up a sharpshooters nest in the attic where at least two soldiers were killed. Tour guides in period attire recount the Shrivers harrowing story as you walk from the bloodstained sharpshooters' nest in the attic, through the finely appointed home, to Shriver's Saloon in the cellar. The house was abandoned for nearly thirty years before being painstakingly restored to its original appearance in 1996. The Shrivers' story is a most intriguing stories when it comes to the civilian aspect of the battle.
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HayTravels16
Belle Vernon, PA51 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
The Shriver Museum is an extremely well done and quite detailed tour for the 30 or so minutes it takes to go through the house and hear stories from the tour guide. Our guide as Miss Marcia, and she was an amazing entertainer with great facts and stories. Hearing about what civilian life was like during the war, and especially The Battle of Gettysburg, is not something you typically get to hear when talking about The Civil War. Thank you for telling the Shriver family story and letting us go back in time to experience what it would have been like in the 1860s!
Written October 6, 2020
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HayTravels16, I agree with you, Marcia is a talented story-teller. She really brings the Shrivers' story to life. We are happy to tell the civilian side of the Battle of Gettysburg. Thank you.
Written October 21, 2020
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Whitney S
12 contributions
Jun 2022
Stumbled upon this museum quite by accident and really enjoyed myself. I usually prefer self-guided tours so I can go at my own pace but this guided tour was well worth it. The lady (in period dress) took our group through each section of the home, telling us about individual family members and what happened to them during and after the Civil War. A must see if you are ever in Gettysburg.
Written June 16, 2022
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Steve
McKinney, TX13 contributions
Sep 2020
A great 30 minute tour through the eyes of a family deeply impacted by the Battle for Gettysburg. Your guide shares the family's story as you walk through a splendidly restored house. There are stairs up and down. The artifacts found in the renovation of the house are also displayed.
Written September 7, 2020
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Steve, It always means so much to receive a five-star review. The artifacts on display, by the way, are the tip of the ice berg. We could probably fill that display case four or five more times. However, these are the items we find most interesting - especially the live Civil War cartridges. Thank you.
Written September 11, 2020
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Cynthia B
New Freedom, PA4 contributions
Sep 2021
After visiting Gettysburg many times, took the tour at the Shriver House Museum. This is, buy far, one of the best tours we have ever been on and our guide, Miss Marsha, was outstanding in her knowledge of the times and in adding a personal and animated story of what the Shriver family's life was like at the time. Will be sharing our experience with friends who have been to Gettysburg numerous times and hope to come back with them! Thanks you Miss Marsha for a wonder experience!!!
Written September 10, 2021
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Thank you and thanks for spreading the word about the Shriver House.
Written October 7, 2021
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Rachel S
United States6 contributions
Jul 2021
We happened to walk by the Shriver House and decided to stop in on a whim, and boy we're glad we did! The house is just like it was in 1863 and the tour guides tell the story of the family who lived there during the battle. It was illuminating, affordable, and convenient. It was one of our favorite places we saw while visiting Gettysburg. It's privately owned and operated without government funding, so do yourself a favor and stop in while helping them spread their wonderful history.
Written July 14, 2021
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What a wonderful review. I'm so glad you did stop in and hope you do the next time you visit Gettysburg, too.
Written October 7, 2021
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sleepymom500
Michigan, USA15 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
The Shriver House museum was interesting and it tells a different side of the story, the perspective of a few families, civilians, who were there during the battle. They also had pictures of the house being restored, and you got to go up to the attic, to the snipers nest, and see that original area. Our tour guide was exceptional. I would highly recommend this.
Written May 23, 2022
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nikkikern
Glen Ellyn, IL4 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
Very interesting tour to see how civilians fared during the Civil War. We were able to tour the entire house which my 9 year old daughter loved since so many house tours are limited to only a few rooms. The tour guide was wonderful and enthusiastic the e tire time even though was only our family on tour :)
Written July 2, 2021
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The Shrivers' story is such a great way to teach younger children about the Civil War. Sadie and Mollie Shriver were only 7 and 5 at the time of the battle. So glad your daughter could relate.
Written October 7, 2021
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maggie311_99
York, PA155 contributions
Jun 2021
Shriver House is a gem that you may walk right by when visiting Gettysburg. Although the family fled south when the fighting started, the house was taken over by Confederate sharpshooters. The house is carefully period restored based on the inventory list left by the Shrivers. The 45 minute tour also includes a trip to the bar (that was never opened) and of course to the sharpshooters nest where several died. Knowledgeable guides in period dress add to the experience. Cost is $9.75 for adult and $7.75 for student/youth. Keep in mind though that the Museum is privately owned and gets no federal funding. An authentic look back at a dangerous and sad time.
Written June 26, 2021
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Your review is great and greatly appreciated. You may walk right by, but I'm glad you decided to come in.
Written October 7, 2021
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Elizabeth J
5 contributions
Dec 2020
The couple that owns the house is amazing. My husband and I went for my birthday, which happens to be in December. I chose the Christmas tour and it was wonderful. You got the history of the Shriver family and the Christmas's they spent there during the Civil War. The detail and care taken in making the home look authentic to the time period is amazing. We definitely plan on going back.
Written December 24, 2020
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Your 5-star review is genuinely appreciated. The Shrivers' home is beautiful all throughout the year but especially so at Christmas time. We truly enjoy stepping back in time to decorate the house for an 1860s Chritmas. Looking forward to seeing you on your next visit.
Written April 21, 2021
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Kaitlynne P
Erie, PA2 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
This was such a good tour. My husband and I were walking and checking out shops, and we came across the Shriver House Museum by accident. We went in to check it out, and the next tour was about to start so we decided to do it.
Nancy was great at telling the story of the Shriver family, and the display case of the items found during the house restoration was very cool. It's a very unfortunate and tragic story, but it makes you appreciate what the towns people of Gettysburgh endured. It was definitely my favorite tour of the trip!
Nancy was great at telling the story of the Shriver family, and the display case of the items found during the house restoration was very cool. It's a very unfortunate and tragic story, but it makes you appreciate what the towns people of Gettysburgh endured. It was definitely my favorite tour of the trip!
Written September 1, 2022
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Is there air conditioning?
Written July 14, 2016
There is except for the attic. It isn't very strong, so if it's an especially warm day, be prepared.
Written July 14, 2016
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