In 1860, at the age of 23, George Schriver began construction of a new home on Baltimore Street in Gettysburg. In addition to his home, it would also serve as his new business - Schriver’s Saloon & Ten-Pin Alley. George and his wife, Henrietta (Weikert), were just settling into their new home when the Civil War began.

The home of George Washington Schriver has been restored to its 1860’s appearance to preserve its history for future generations. It is located in the heart of the historic district . . . where some of the heaviest fighting took place during the Battle of Gettysburg. Tours include all four floors of the Schrivers home - from the garret where Confederates set up a sharpshooters nest during the battle to the cellar that housed Schriver’s Saloon.

The most formal room in a mid-19th century home was the parlor. It was reserved for only the most special occasions.

Henrietta Schriver's kitchen demonstrates how much home life has changed in the last 140+ years. Just like today, the kitchen was the focal point of life in the 1860's.

Confederate sharpshooters commandeered the Schrivers home. They exchanged fire with their Union adversaries on Cemetery Hill through portholes they knocked through the garret wall. At least two soldiers are known to have died in the Schrivers home.

While the conflict raged in the streets of their town, the citizens of Gettysburg retreated to their cellars for safety. Schriver's Saloon offered a safe refuge for both civilians and soldiers to escape the fighting.

Come tour the Schriver House and see every room in their home to understand what everyday life was like in the mid-19th century and learn how one family was affected by the Battle of Gettysburg and the Civil War.

 

What is greatly missed and often not taught about the Battle of Gettysburg is that the town itself is a part of the Battlefield. It was the scene of fierce fighting and loss of life. Many of the residents of town would hide in the basement of thier homes during the battle , afraid to leave in fear of thier lives.

I can say as the Webmaster of Gettysburg Battlefield Online that this house is my favorite to visit.There is a great tour given with alot of information and all of your qustions are answered.

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