Sign up now to reserve a time to research in the Dr. Charles H. Glatfelter Research Room. Members may reserve their complimentary ticket by selecting the desired time block, and Non-Members can reserve a ticket for only $10.
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Please note that once a ticket has been reserved for research, the individual does not have to stay for the duration of the time block. This ticket does not include the cost of copies, scans, or additional materials. The last entry time for the Research Room is 4:00 pm.
The Research Room Policies can be found here. Please review prior to arriving at the ACHS facility.
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The tickets purchased below can be used at any point on the day of your visit between 10:00am and 5:00pm. We recommend planning to spend at least one hour to fully experience the museum.
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Travel through twelve chronological galleries of artifact-packed exhibits that explore the history of our world-famous community. From prehistoric times to the recent past, Gettysburg Beyond the Battle will tell the stories of ordinary people and their extraordinary experiences. The museum includes access to our special immersive experience called Caught in the Crossfire. Inside, you will see, hear, and feel the Battle of Gettysburg from the civilian perspective.
Refund Policy: Tickets are non-refundable; however, carryover passes may be available for late afternoon arrivals. The date of your ticket may be transferable upon request. Please call (717) 334-4723 with any questions or concerns.
Thank you for your continued support of the Adams County Historical Society!
Please note: ACHS Members at the Individual Level are entitled to one complimentary ticket per visit. Members at the Family Level and above are entitled to complimentary tickets for all permanent members of their household.
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Step back in time with a guide dressed in period attire as you explore the Shrivers’ beautifully restored 1860 home and experience the untold civilian side of the Battle of Gettysburg. Follow the story of George, Hettie, Sadie (7), and Mollie (5) as it unfolds room by room, offering a glimpse into life before, during, and after the Civil War.
The 30-minute tour covers all four floors of the Shriver family’s original home, from the sharpshooters’ nest in the attic to the saloon in the cellar. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time to check-in.
Refund policy: Tickets are non-refundable. Late arrivals will be added to the next available tour slot as space is available. Your ticket may be transferable to another date/time pending availability. Please call 717-337-2800 with any questions or concerns.
Proceeds from ticket sales support our nonprofit mission to preserve and protect Gettysburg’s history. Thank you for joining us in this important work!
Please note: ACHS members at the Individual Level are entitled to one complimentary ticket per visit. Members at the Family Level and above are entitled to complimentary tickets for all permanent members of their household.
Join a Gettysburg Licensed Town Guide for a walking tour of historic Baltimore Street, where you’ll hear stories of the intense fighting that raged here over all three days of the battle. Your guide will introduce you to the civilians who once lived along this street, sharing their experiences, pointing out their homes, and highlighting battle damage still visible on buildings today. You’ll also learn about President Abraham Lincoln’s visit to Gettysburg and his procession down Baltimore Street to dedicate the new Soldiers' National Cemetery. To create a more personal and engaging experience, group sizes will be kept small.
The tour will begin and end at the Shriver House Museum - 307 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg.
Join author Stephen Evangelista as he explores the topic of his latest book, Forever Silenced: The Story of the Gettysburg Gun which offers an extraordinary and sweeping narrative of one of the Civil War’s most enduring artifacts: the Gettysburg Gun. This cannon is the only known artillery piece to have seen action at the Battle of Gettysburg and still be sitting on its original wooden gun carriage.
Learn about the incredible story of the Gettysburg Gun from its casting in Boston in 1862, through the crucible of war, to its present home in Rhode Island. A true testament to survival, sacrifice, and honor across three centuries.