My family flew out from Seattle specifically to immerse ourselves in the history of the Battle of Gettysburg. To round out our knowledge, we also thought it would be exciting to get a little information on what civilians experienced during the terror of their town (and homes) under siege by the Rebel army. We were not disappointed. The female tour... More

Walking on the streets of Gettysburg, we stopped in this beautiful home and I am so glad we did. What a feeling walking into a home that went through so much during the battle. The staff was wonderful and informative and you felt so welcome to browse and they would answer any questions. There were items to purchase and the... More

A great chance to wander a period house and hear the history of a period family. Guides are friendly and knowledgeable. Worth a visit.

My daughter (8) and I went on the tour and really enjoyed it. The Shriver story was so interesting and the house really brought it all together. Neat stuff to look at that was found in the house during the 1996 restoration. The basement and attic are amazing and take you back to that period. Our tour guide was new,... More

Was an interesting story but not worth the price of admission (I think about $16.00 for the two of us) for such a short tour. The woman was informative but nothing in the house is original.

If you enjoy history, the wonderful house is a must stop. Fee is reasonable & remember this is a private museum & not at all a tourist trap like so many. Docent Sue did a very nice job on the tour. The work that has been done by the owner (Nancie) is unbelievable. We met her briefly, but would love... More

Imagine what the residents of this tiny town of two or three thousand people must have experienced when 170,000 opposing armed forces converged on Gettysburg. Great story of the Shriver family. You won't be disappointed.

Though I have visited Gettysburg many many time over the years, I was unaware of this modest museum that focusses on how the war affected civilian life. The tour of a home located in the middle of the conflict adds much to an understanding of an important backstory to the war. The guided tour is well done.

This is a real trip back in time, to see how one family and the neighbor lived through the battle (Day One of the battle moved into the town) and the ramifications it had on the family. Very moving and thought-provoking, but no happy ending. This is a guided tour (small groups due to the size of the house), so... More