Shriver House Museum Tours and Tickets

Think you know the whole story of Gettysburg? Think again! This self-guided walking tour of downtown Gettysburg brings to life the civilians swept up in the chaos of the Civil War’s deadliest battle. Discover tales of hardship and heroism as ordinary people found themselves caught in extraordinary times. No expiration — The tour comes with lifetime validity! This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

Go beyond the traditional topics of the Battle of Gettysburg and learn about the women who contributed to the battle during this half-day walking tour. Stroll through Gettysburg with your guide while they discuss the feats that ordinary women performed during the Civil War, such as burying the dead, caring for the wounded, and protecting local families. You’ll see a variety of statues, monuments, and houses honoring these women throughout the tour.

While history tends to focus on the famous, this tour will examine the everyday individuals, particularly women, who looked out for the weak, treated the sick and injured, buried the dead, and made life as secure as they could for the families left behind as the town's men left for the war. You'll learn about the lives of women like Mary McAllister, Sallie Myers, and Philinda Humiston who are rarely mentioned in history books but had a significant impact on this close-knit community during some of its darkest times, as well as women like Tillie Pierce, Jennie Wade, and Elizabeth Thorn who have houses or statues named after them. With the help of this unique tour, learn more about the Wonder Women of Gettysburg.