You may know what happened on the battlefields . . . but do you know what happened to the families and their homes in town?
Travel back in time with a living historian in period attire while you listen to the story of ordinary people caught up in extraordinary events. Connect with George, Hettie, Sadie (7), and Mollie (5) Shriver to appreciate what life was like before, during, and after the American Civil War.
- One of the finest homes in town was built in 1860 as residence for the Shriver family and a business for George: Shriver's Saloon & Ten-Pin Alley
- Every room frozen in time and accurately furnished to its 1860s appearance
- Original bloodstained sharpshooters nest in the attic
- CSI Detectives confirmed bloodstains where eyewitnesses confirm soldiers were shot and killed
- Families were left with the devastating aftermath when the soldiers retreated
- Hidden Civil War medical supplies found during the restoration attests to wounded soldiers treated in the house
- Numerous bullet holes scar the bricks
- 19th century four-square garden
- Museum shop
- Hundreds of items discovered during the restoration, including live Civil War ammunition, CW period medical supplies, and much, much more.
- Used as a film location by PBS, The Discovery Channel, The Travel Channel, A&E, HGTV, BBC, CNN, The History Chanel, and more.