Shriver House Museum at Gettysburg

05/28/2026

Bartender, serve me up a cold sarsaparilla!

Some people debate the flavor of this drink, one that might have been served in a Civil War era saloon like George Shriver’s. Are you team black licorice, ginger ale, or root beer?

Check out the saloon and grab a bottle from the gift shop on your next visit to the Shriver House Museum in historic Gettysburg!

05/22/2026

This Monday, May 25th, first responders including firefighters, police officers, EMTs, nurses, and doctors receive FREE admission to our museum in honor of Memorial Day.

Thank you for all you do!

05/22/2026

Like George Shriver and many other local men, Gettysburg resident Dr. Theodore Tate enlisted in the Union Army during the Civil War. In fact, he was one of the first men in Adams County to enlist. Tate served as a lieutenant in the 17th Pennsylvania Cavalry before becoming a surgeon with the 3rd Pennsylvania Cavalry. He was present with his unit at the Battle of Gettysburg.

After his service, Tate returned to his hometown and continued to practice medicine for many years. He passed away at the age of 83 in 1915 and is buried in Soldiers' National Cemetery.

05/18/2026

Sadie and Mollie Shriver were just like children today — they loved their toys!

You may notice some familiar toys in the photos. Did you play any of these as a child?

05/16/2026

Active duty military, veterans, and their families get in FREE to our museum and Gettysburg Beyond the Battle Museum today, May 16th, for Armed Forces Day. Thank you for your service!

Both museums are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

05/14/2026

You asked and we delivered! Courting Candle Holders are now available through our online shop.

Courting Candles have long been held in legend as a sort of "dating timer." Some say when a suitor came to visit a young lady, her father controlled the candle — when the wick burned low, the suitor had to leave. The higher the candle was spun, the more time the gentleman had.

Order yours: https://shriver-house-museum.square.site/product/courting-candle/DQK2J7CX2TC5GNO4PCWCKSZ5?cs=true&cst=custom

05/13/2026

This exciting lineup of battle anniversary events includes a July 3rd meet & greet at our museum with actor Stephen Lang and director Bo Brinkman of the upcoming film, Gettysburg 1863!

And don't miss our annual re-enactment, Confederates Take the Shriver House, on July 4th! We'll be celebrating our 30th anniversary that same day 🎂

Drum roll please 🥁 our battle anniversary event lineup is here!

We'll walk in the shadow of wounded soldiers at the Weikert Farm field hospital, explore the site of Gettysburg's future Black History Museum, hear from a descendent of Basil Biggs, fire a Civil War cannon, and so much more!

We hope you'll join us as we commemorate the 163rd anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg in America's most historic small town.

Start planning your visit and reserve tickets: https://gettysburghistory.org/upcoming-programs-events/

05/11/2026

This Saturday, May 16th, active duty military, veterans, and their families receive FREE admission to our museum and Gettysburg Beyond the Battle Museum. The museums are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thank you for your service!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day! Moms get in free May 10th to our museum, open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.