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Shriver House Museum

Dedicated to the civilian experience during the Battle of Gettysburg, the Shriver House Museum and historic site is situated in the heart of Gettysburg's historic district. The home of George and Hettie Shriver appears much the way it did when it was built in 1860, just a few months before the Civil War broke out. Today, guides in period dress recount the harrowing story of the Shriver family's experiences during the battle and the lasting effects on their lives.