Candlelight Holiday Tour of the Shriver House

You are cordially invited to take a candlelight tour of the Historic Shriver House, 309 Baltimore Street in Gettysburg, decorated for an 1860's Christmas while hearing the story of the Shriver family and how the Battle of Gettysburg and the Civil War changed their lives forever. Christmas tours will take place from November 26th through December 18th. Private tours for groups of ten or more are welcome anytime throughout the holiday season; reservations are required.


Take a step back in time to discover how Christmas was celebrated in the mid-1800s. Enter the 19th century home of George, Hettie, Sadie (7), and Molly (5) Shriver as they prepare for the upcoming Christmas holidays. See the candle-laden Chrismas tree in its place of honor on the parlor table as a fire roars in the fireplace of the handsome room decorated with hand-made holiday greenery. After hanging stockings on the mantle, the girls set out milk and cookies in anticipation of a visit from Santa Claus on that magical night. While soldiers faced the perils of the Civil War, Christmas offered a few moments of cheer that would help brighten the lives of those at home. Learn how families celebrated the holidays while fathers, sons, and husbands were separated from loved ones during this tragic time in American history.

The Shriver House Museum has earned numerous awards including the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission's Historic Preservation Award. The Museum has been used as a filming site for PBS, The Discovery Channel,A&E, HGTV, CNN, BBC, The Travel Channel and The History Channel.

Admission: $10/adults; $7/ages 6-12

For additional information on the Shriver House Museum or to make reservations for a Christmas tour, please call 717-337-2800 or visit

www.shriverhouse.org