Step back in time with a period-dressed guide to explore the Shriver family’s Civil War story and their home occupied by Confederate sharpshooters.
Step back in time with a period-dressed guide to explore the Shriver family’s Civil War story and their home occupied by Confederate sharpshooters.
- Shriver House Museum - Take a guided tour of the Shriver House to learn about the civilian experience before, during, and after the Battle of Gettysburg. Explore all four floors of this pre-Civil War home, from the genuine bloodstained Confederate sharpshooters’ nest where soldiers lost their lives during the battle to the Shrivers’ Saloon in the basement.
- Shriver House Museum - Take a guided tour of the Shriver House to learn about the civilian experience before, during, and after the Battle of Gettysburg. Explore all four floors of this pre-Civil War home, from the genuine bloodstained Confederate sharpshooters’ nest where soldiers lost their lives during the battle to the Shrivers’ Saloon in the basement.
- Guided tours of all four floors of the Shrivers’ fully restored 1860 home
- Guided tours of all four floors of the Shrivers’ fully restored 1860 home
Travel to a bygone era with our guide, outfitted in historical attire, and delve into the captivating tale of the Shriver family: George, Hettie, Sadie (7), and Mollie (5). Discover the effects of the Battle of Gettysburg on their existence before, throughout, and following the Civil War.
Formerly among the richest clans in the area, their residence was…
Travel to a bygone era with our guide, outfitted in historical attire, and delve into the captivating tale of the Shriver family: George, Hettie, Sadie (7), and Mollie (5). Discover the effects of the Battle of Gettysburg on their existence before, throughout, and following the Civil War.
Formerly among the richest clans in the area, their residence was seized by Confederate sharpshooters in the course of the battle. Tour their elegant period garden, observe the bullet damage on the brick walls, examine vintage artifacts, and stop by our museum shop. This excursion will teleport you to another era and offer insights into the Shriver family’s endurance and the enduring influence of the Battle of Gettysburg.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.