Gettysburg's Bloodstained Sniper's Nest (at The Shriver House) | History Traveler EP 140

Part 14 of the Gettysburg series.

When studying the Battle of Gettysburg, you really have to study that battle in its totality from every angle in order to fully understand what happened there in July of 1863. That includes the story of the civilians and you'd be hard pressed to find a better telling of that story than at The Shriver House Museum. In this episode, we're visiting the Shriver House to show just a small part of the story that one family who lived through the battle and who saw their house occupied by Confederate sharpshooters. Definitely a must see place when you go to Gettysburg!

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[TheHistoryUnderground]

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[freeloadd]

My girlfriend and I just visited this house last weekend and they brought your video up during the tour. They said that you have brought an absolute influx of visitors and don’t know how to pay you back. The locals love you and the museum owners just as much. You are helping these people about more than you know!

[thelastjohnwayne]

History should never be Forgotten or Erased

[sassytbc]

The organizers of this home did a stellar job of setting up their displays. The civilian aspect of the Civil war is never covered.

[collinvincent]

Me and my girlfriend actually toured this house on our last trip to Gettysburg the house and the tour guide who dressed in 1800s attire was awesome!

[BMod]

You are one of the few you tubers on planet earth that knows how to put music in a video without it overwhelming your narration or detracting from the footage or be an irritation in general. Thank you very much. Well done.

[idonteven]

As someone who lives in Gettysburg. There is so much underlying history here that you pass by on a daily basis and have no idea you passed something with such history behind it. Seems like everyday im driving/riding through town and i see more and learn more interesting facts. Definitely a great place to bring a family.

[DrRockter]

You know, as a Civil War reenactor, I've been to quite a few battlefields and house museums. But I have never, such as yourself, ever seen anything from the aspect of the aftermath the soldiers left behind. Quite an impactful visual. I was also wondering what the soldiers were thinking when they discovered the saloon. I would be willing to bet some (or most) were just beyond excitement seeing the "inventory" that was there! I love this series about Gettysburg. Finally someone has taken the time to show the civilian's aspect of the battle instead of the more common tourist locations. Well done!

[fastsetinthewest]

As a drafted disabled Republic of Vietnam combat veteran '68, I've seen many families destroyed by war.

Shriver's family is a good example of a destroyed family. George died at the Andersonville Civil War prison and is buried in the National Cemetery. So George never returned home. Sarah dies at age 18 and no stone was put on her grave. It's more than incredible! A family destroyed by war.

A heartfelt thanks to the family preserving history.

[deejaemcapp]

My husband and I went there yesterday after having watched your video. Nancy was so excited and VERY happy to learn we found out about the Shriver home from you JD. She said there have been SO many people like us who’ve come since you filmed there. There were 7 of us in the tour we were in yesterday who are subscribers. You are impacting many folks!!!!

[edm]

I've been visiting Gettysburg for 55 years, and no other museum, reenactment, or historical display shows what the citizens of Gettysburg had to endure better than the Shriver House.

If you visit Gettysburg, and don't tour this house, you haven't experienced the most neglected aspect of the battle.

An unbelievable amount of work went into the restoration of this piece of Civil War history., and it was a labor of love.

Today (7/3/21), a very special reenactment/tour was done. It was the closest you'll ever experience what it was like for the local populace. It was a very emotional and moving experience, and one I will remember the rest of my life. Go see this!

Thanks History Underground for putting the Shriver House on my radar. Best $12 I've ever spent at Gettysburg

[raginaiverson-fgdi]

I am so thankful of the people who preserve our history, it should never be erased or forgotten it’s how we are standing here today.
That home was absolutely amazing!

[ChristyD]

Love this perspective. I’ve often wondered what the civilians would have gone through durning war. Thank you for telling this story.

[Cookie-gnqk]

Oh man, I honestly could spend hours in that house. I could spend hours just looking at the display case with the artifacts.what an amazing gift they gave us to visit and educate us. I love this episode, might be MY favorite, lol!

[susanschaffner]

This restoration was done with meticulous detail. Thanks for preserving our history. So enjoyable.

[jaeves]

My daughter and I visited The Shriver House today because of your video. Nancie was so welcoming and she gave us a wonderful tour of this home. We had been to Gettysburg previously and walked right by this place. I hope that many others go and have the same humbling experience and excellent tour that we did.

[dizzynixx]

This dude puts a lot of effort into his documenting. Very high quality.

[KowboyUSA]

The letter speaks volumes about the suffering on both sides.

[bethromanetto]

It's hard to imagine what the families in Gettysburg went thru!! Their stories need to be told so their history isn't overlooked and forgotten!!

[crazya]

These stories are extremely compelling, and show how ordinary citizens can get caught up in such conflicts, thx JD.. cA