Shriver House Museum
PANICd#: 2057
Meticulously restored to its 1860s appearance, step back in time to visualize what life was like in mid-19th century, south-central Pennsylvania.
309 Baltimore St
Gettysburg , PA 17325
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History
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Volumes have been written about the military aspects of the Battle of Gettysburg. Far less, however, about the 2400 citizens who found themselves in the middle of one of the most historic battles ever fought on American soil. What happened is more than a story of military maneuvers; it is also the story of the citizens of Gettysburg - the civilians - people like George and Hettie Shriver and their two daughters, Sadie and Mollie, whose lives were changed forever as a result of the events that occurred on the rolling hills of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in 1863.
Meticulously restored to its 1860s appearance, step back in time to visualize what life was like in mid-19th century, south-central Pennsylvania to gain a better understanding of how the battle affected the families who called Gettysburg 'home'.
The home of George and Hettie Shriver was selected to be used as a backdrop to tell these stories. Before the restoration, the Shrivers’ home, which had been abandoned for nearly thirty years, had missing window panes, no electricity, no water, no heat and a serious leak in the roof. Their home has been altered very little since it was built just months before the Civil War began.
Two major changes, fortunately, did not affect that portion of the home occupied by the Shriver family. In the early 1900s, two additions were added to the rear of the house. Although this was an unfortunate alteration it presented one small bit of luck. These additions were built to accommodate indoor plumbing. Modern kitchens and bathrooms, therefore, were never placed within the original Shrivers' home. Thus, the house appears much the way it did in 1863.
Added by: sdonley on 01/04/2025
DB#:638
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https://www.shriverhouse.org/about-the-museum.html
Added by: sdonley on 01/04/2025
DB#:639
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49WppDesY8o
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The owners of the Shriver House Museum have stated that there has been NO paranormal activity in or around this building. This building was used as a field hospital and was in the center of the battle that took place within the town. There is also evidence that soldiers were fatally wounded in the attic of the building. This house has also been heavily renovated. There is a possibility that at some point over the years, this house may have been blessed and cleared to drive all of the spirits out and away from the property. Something is keeping the spirits from coming into the building and there are no residual hauntings taking place according to the owners of the property.
Added by: sdonley on 01/04/2025 DB#: 1615
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Tour guide at location.
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Added: 01/04/2025 By: sdonley |
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