Historic Property · Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Shriver House Museum
Organization Confirmed · last verified 2026-06-21 · What this means
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A restored 1860 home in Gettysburg interpreting the civilian experience of the Battle of Gettysburg through guided tours focused on the Shriver family and their neighbors. The museum recreates the household as it was at the time of the battle.
Why it matters
Historical focus: Civilian experience of the Battle of Gettysburg
Visiting
- Address
- 307 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA, 17325 · Map and directions
- Hours
Open daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Periods interpreted
- Multi-Era Military History
- Official page
- https://www.shriverhouse.org/ (opens shriverhouse.org in a new tab)
Programs and events
No upcoming events are listed yet. Events added by the organization appear here and on the main calendar together.
Contact
- Telephone
- 717-337-2800
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