Historic Sites in Michaux State Forest

"Meticulously restored to its 1860s appearance, visitors today are able to visualize what life was like back in mid-1800, south-central Pennsylvania and gain a better understanding of how the battle affected the 2400 citizens who called Gettysburg "home." The home of George and Hettie Shriver tells the story of what life was like for everyday citizens of our historic town during a time of great conflict and unrest."

"A post shared by MidAtlanticDayTrips.com (@midatlanticdaytrips) on Oct 26, 2018 at 12:18pm PDT. The Shiver house museum is dedicated to the experiences of the civilians during the battle of Gettysburg. When you visit here, you’ll learn about the intriguing story of the Shriver family and what happened to them during the battle of Gettysburg."

"Guided tour of Shriver family’s home and business: Shriver’s Saloon & Ten-Pin Alley. One of the wealthiest families in town, their home was occupied by Confederate sharpshooters; two soldiers killed in the house. Live civil war bullets discovered during 1996 restoration."

"In July 1863, the American Civil War came to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Four months later, President Abraham Lincoln followed to honor the fallen. The Wills House is where he stayed during that historic visit."

"A tour at the David Wills House won’t take you so much time. It only requires 30 minutes to enjoy the place. It has a lot of artifacts and educational videos that you can watch."

"A yearly tradition, this year join us for the Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment, the single largest and one of the most pivotal military engagements ever fought on American soil. The event takes place in July and coincides with the Battle of Gettysburg. This is an all-day, family event where dusty old history books will come alive."

"As early as the late 1700's Africans were brought to Gettysburg as slave labor. In the course of time others would arrive as free men. It is not widely known that while much of the nation lay in the grip of slavery, approximately 180 African Americans living a mere ten miles north of the Mason-Dixon Line lived as free men and women in Gettysburg."

"The museums in Gettysburg give the very essence of its citizens and rich culture. If you are looking for something deeper and more meaningful, head to the museums in city. Explore the cultural, artistic, scientific, or historical side of Gettysburg with these museums."

"Meticulously restored to its 1860s appearance, visitors today are able to visualize what life was like back in mid-1800, south-central Pennsylvania and gain a better understanding of how the battle affected the 2400 citizens who called Gettysburg "home." The home of George and Hettie Shriver tells the story of what life was like for everyday citizens of our historic town during a time of great conflict and unrest."

"A post shared by MidAtlanticDayTrips.com (@midatlanticdaytrips) on Oct 26, 2018 at 12:18pm PDT. The Shiver house museum is dedicated to the experiences of the civilians during the battle of Gettysburg. When you visit here, you’ll learn about the intriguing story of the Shriver family and what happened to them during the battle of Gettysburg."

"Guided tour of Shriver family’s home and business: Shriver’s Saloon & Ten-Pin Alley. One of the wealthiest families in town, their home was occupied by Confederate sharpshooters; two soldiers killed in the house. Live civil war bullets discovered during 1996 restoration."

"A cemetery as an attraction might sound a little bit weird but it is possible in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania!. This beautiful cemetery is a tribute to those who sacrificed their lives during the American civil war. The tour in this cemetery is really a great opportunity to pay respect to the thousands of soldiers who died in the war."

"A yearly tradition, this year join us for the Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment, the single largest and one of the most pivotal military engagements ever fought on American soil. The event takes place in July and coincides with the Battle of Gettysburg. This is an all-day, family event where dusty old history books will come alive."

"Indoor seating closed , parking lot is a disaster to try and get to the drive thru, ridiculously long wait. I chose not to go back again."