Yes, it's a little pricey, but a different view of the battle from the civilian side, not the usual discussion of military strategy. Oftentimes visitors tend to think of the battle as happening in the fields, but this tour demonstrates how the town itself was overrun with soldiers and how women and children were affected by the fighting and the... More

This was a neat little museum which tells the story of the battle from a civilian family's point of view. This was pretty interesting and fairly inexpensive. It's something to do when you've done the battlefields over & over. My mom - who is not a big history buff really enjoyed this attraction. More

We arrived an hour before closing and although the remainder of the day's tours were sold out (school group), the guides were so kind and allowed us to join them on the next tour. So glad we did! The guide did a superb job telling the history of the family that lived in the home. She not only focused on... More

The tour was very informative, and good to see how people survived the war. More

This house and tour was such a insight to the civilian people of Gettysburg. One left feeling very moved. The families had to endure so much hardship.The house is set in the period and it's well worth seeing. More

We went to the Shriver House as part of a Goldline/Grayline day tour from Washington, booked through All Washington DC Tours. We are not overly impressed with the info given at time of booking via their website, but the driver, Steven, the battlefield guide Dave Richards, and Jerry, the guide at the Shriver House, were all EXCELLENT! Try to be... More

The Shriver home existed when Gettysburg was invaded during the Civil War. You will see, get a historical sense, and explanation of life in Gettysburg before, during, and after the Civil War with a visit here. You can see where bullets left their marks on the outer walls of the home. Confederate snipers occupied the attic for a time and... More

This is definitely a tour you don't want to miss. Because we hear so much about the war and the soldiers but nothing about the civilians and what they had to endure during such a trying time. Shriver house tells the life of a normal family having to open their home to many wounded soldiers and dealing with a war... More

The tour was very informative, house was authentic, guide was great. Nice way to get a glimpse of what life was like during the 1860s. More