My mom dated a civil war re-enactor. Funnest time as a kid. I went to battle of shiloh once and did one at point mallard in Decatur AL. Is reenactment still happening alot?
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!
@@TheHistoryUnderground the best part was people talking about how they were visiting because of your videos. We all talked about it together and those who didn’t know your channel asked about it afterwards. Probably 5 people approached me after the tours to get the name of your channel. It was awesome to see.
@@RobSchellinger Yeah, but the cartridge wrappers would not have been discarded on the floor or the ground. The end, maybe (a small fragment that is torn off with the teeth). Reloading was done by biting the end off the cartridge, pouring/dumping the powder down the barrel, insert the bullet and the paper wrapping (acts as an overwad) and ram the lot down to the breech. Remove the ramrod, cap the nipple, go to full cock and fire.
Note to those that don’t know, even way back when. When using a loophole don’t shoot from the loophole. Shoot from an angle out the opening, & if possible as far back and away from it as feasible.
I grew up just a few miles from Gettysburg and always felt the civilian aspect was REALLY covered. But that's likely due to being from the area, growing up with the stories, etc...
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.
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!
Great town. I live in Baltimore and we visit Gettysburg every year sometimes twice. The poplar tree across from the sniper nest is the same tree that Abe Lincoln stood under right before his speech
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.
I can relate to this comment as I live in England, and EVERYWHERE has some mad story behind it. It’s on my list to visit the American Civil War sites, wonder about learning and imagining.
I live in Wales [UK] you pass so many old things without paying too much attention to them, theres a lot of castles here but they just seem normal since you see them so often
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!!!!
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.
I’ve been to the Gettysburg battlefield and it was one of the best trips I have taken. The Museum is great showing the old flag that was carried along with guns, cannons, uniforms and so much more. Grants tent and cot is on display along with a clock and dresser from a house in the town that caught a stray bullet. The clock stoped working at that exact time. I only had one day to tour the battlefield and museum so I didn’t get to see everything but it is one of the largest battlefields I’ve ever seen. There are statues all over that have the names and regiments that fought and where they was located during the time of battle. I am still amazed at how big the battlefield was. You would have to see it to believe it. If your thinking of visiting the battlefield then do it. It’s a great piece of history. I didn’t have the luxury of visiting this house though. I didn’t know anything about it. I plan on going back sometime to stay and take an actual vacation so I’ll definitely be stoping at this house. This is an awesome piece of history.
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.
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!
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
One thing I seen in the whole video that is very accurate, is in the attic. They have the rifle on the ground, all the empty paper cartridges. Then, leaning against the wall, is the ram rod from the rifle. This was very common during stationary position firing, the rifleman wouldn't return the ram rod after loading. Merely lean it against something, or lay it on the ground. I truly love watching your videos. You do a great job with the video, editing, b-roll footage and narrating. I am sure you enjoy making these as much as we enjoy watching. Keep up the great work Sir.
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!
Yeah me too.. I go to the battle fields around atlanta all the time.. have found a bunch of drop and fired bullets. Some even have the wood plugs in the end of them
What an amazing house, and the caretakers have done such a fantastic job with displaying it. LOVED seeing this rare glimpse of civilian life during the Civil War
@@TheHistoryUnderground Dear THU- It has been said, by those much smarter than I, that the best of great literature is revealed within the first chapter. Some even claim the first sentence. I think this wisdom and general sentiment, can be accurately applied to video story-telling as displayed by your efforts. It may be my innate interest in the subject matter, but I think it is also your ability to bring one in with your telling-story skills that inspired me to watch the entire show. With my meager attention span, that is an accomplishment. Keep up the work.
Civilians would go to the battlefields before they started and would watch it, thinking it was something glorious. Once they battle started a lot would run off seeing the carnage for their first time. Also after the battle of Gettysburg they didn’t bury the bodies so well, they prettt much just covered them with dirt. Couple days after the battle there was a big rain storm. The people of Gettysburg said there was rotting bodies sticking out of the ground all over.
I love how they set the attic up! It feels like the house was just cleared after the battle and you went upstairs to clean up the aftermath! How they also included the room to look like you just got home after your house being taken over and the aftermath and mess, just incredible!! They put so much thought into this, I can't say enough great things! Between the museum, period furnishings, sniper's nest upstairs (setup to show post battle), and the room downstairs (setup to show post battle but more of a living view vs. Battle) this place is just incredible! This husband and wife should be on advisory boards across the nation to help with historical displays of all natures!
I can’t thank you enough for the series! I’ve been to Gettysburg countless times and you’re providing new places and knowledge to check out for our trip in August!!
Just toured the Shriver House today! Miss Lisa and Miss Nancie were such wonderful host. The wife and I look forward to returning for their Christmas-tour, and the tour on the anniversary of the battle; they have Confederate-reenactors in the attic!
Yes we toured the Shriver house last year and the tour guide was dressed in period apparel! She did such a great job putting you into the time! Awesome video once again!
The letter was about turning away women and children. Not about how much anyone hated anyone else. I think it shows the true spirit of the war. Really makes you think about brother fighting brother.
@@nathandanek3186 the letters were of individual people though. Not of entire battalions or platoons, hell not even the entire confederacy. The confederacy stood for very horrible and inhumane things, but there were individual people that still believed what they were doing was immoral and wrong (I am in no way defending the confederacy, they lost the war and fully deserved to, as the confederate states were traders to the United States and democracy.)
History/Restoration is what we're good at here in England. What this house shows is as good as it gets. A fantastic job, well done. Many thanks, Roland
I live about 30 minutes from Gburg. I don't spend a lot of time there,, but I've been through many buildings and have spent countless hours on the battlefield.Your videos make me want to revisit everything. Great videos. New subscriber!
Excellent recreation of this artifact filled house that survived the war. I too, have never seen rooms and exhibits of this specific yet sanitized re-creation of this battlefield overflow. Thanks for sharing this. This actual battle occurred exactly 91 years before I was born. The first atomic bombs used in war was employed 9 years before I was born.
Hi 😀👋 My name's Maria And I appreciate all that you show & the story's behind it. I myself LOVE history that you can get up close to. Thank you so much for sharing. 🙏😀🇺🇸😀🙏
Lived in or visited Gettysburg all my life ... never knew all this about a house that I've gone by thousands of times on my way through town ... thanks for the history ... and thanks for bringing your subscribers to our little historic town! Well done sir!!
There is a really good book that you need to read it’s titled “When the smoke cleared at Gettysburg”. It’s a great book it’s about the civilians after the battle of Gettysburg.
@@touristguy87 you seriously trying to one-up somebody on a 140 year old war? You still fighting that war? That is some fragile ego you got there. Just a reminder, YOU LOST!
There are tons of hidden gems like this throughout Gettysburg. It would take a lifetime of study to uncover them all. Thank you for what you are doing.
This is absolutely spellbinding! Whenever I travel across the pond to The States, I always try to look for things like this. Compared to a lot of the houses I’ve seen and been in, this outdoes them all in my opinion. I’d love to come and view it for myself with my family and explore the gritty history that this house has to share.
First of all, thank you for another excellent video. A couple of my thoughts as I watched the video were how stifling hot the attic must have been in July, and at least the Shriver's home was still standing and not burned to the ground when they returned. Thank you so much for including the letter from the Alabama regiment. It speaks volumes. Hope you all have a wonderful Fathers' Day.
My partner and I went to Shriver House last week when we visited Gettysburg and it was one of the best historic home tours we've both experienced. They do an excellent job of putting you right into the action of the battle and showing what the house might have looked like after the Confederates took it over. I got a cold chill when we were up in the attic because the museum did a great job of bringing that to life. Our guide did an excellent job of telling the story. The garden behind the house is beautiful, too after we went through the alley to see the bullet holes that remain on the house. I am so glad that we went.
I am reminded of a quote from the movie "The Patriot" with Mel Gibson. I paraphrase..... "This battle will not be fought on some distant land, but here amongst us. Our children will witness it with their own eyes"!! These kids saw this carnage with their own eyes, like all wars. I am quite sure several of them were scared for life! So sad!! I forgot to say, very well done video JD! I can see you doing documentaries on the History or Discovery channels some day.
Thanks! Funny story. A production company that was developing a series for the History Channel reached out to me about hosting a show but it involved architectural stuff, which isn't exactly in my wheelhouse.
@@TheHistoryUnderground Very cool! Yesss, No, That doesn't sound like your cup of tea. This one thought, If you ever decide to go with a channel be very careful that they do not try to change your style, or turn "It" into something that is totally "Not You". What I am saying is "Keep YOUR control" of the creativity aspect, and have it in writing! Best of luck my friend. You are a natural!
This was an amazing learning experience for me. When I went here in high school , it was all about the battlefield & nothing about the trials the civilians went through. One of the things I appreciated was the use of period items & not mannequins to tell the story. It made it more real to me. I had to close my eyes, when you were on the roof, you are much braver than me, JD for facing your fear of heights, specially on a day that was windy.
Gettysburg has always been on my bucket list since I was a teenager, I have always loved history. We were fortunately able to visit 3 yrs. ago at the age of 64. We have been all over this great land north south East and west mostly at historical sites which our boys were shall we say tolerant of. We got to stay in a quaint little motel in Gettysburg and spent 5 days there. It was my most favorite vacation in all the years we have traveled. I’m really sorry we never got to the Shiver house though now that I’ve seen it. Anyone who gets the chance to go to Gettysburg please do so. It’s such a solemn wonderful place to see and hear of our country’s struggles on both sides. Much love and respect for those who fought and died here for what they believed in. Thx for the tour we did miss
It was on my list, but I didn't get to visit, just due to time constraints and the limited hours they are open. I'll know better next time and try to fit it in one afternoon. I stopped and read the information posted outside, so now it makes a little more sense, knowing that there wasn't another house directly to the south. I did visit the Jennie Wade house, so I can definitely see the difference. Thanks for another excellent video JD 👍
Kind of creepy how many of the places you've recorded that my wife and I have also visited. Normandy beaches, Bastogne, The West Wall around Aachen, and numerous Civil War battlefields. Including Cape Girardeau, my 'ol hometown. A rare historical vlog destination. Should you ever get back to the SE Missouri/Southern Illinois area I might suggest a walk through Ste. Genevieve MO, Kaskaskia IL, and Forte De Chartes. Very interesting, historically important, but less well known French Colonial left overs in the Mississippi river valley. And they are all easy to access on a day trip. Really enjoying your work and appreciate your efforts.
Hi...........my Great grandfather was with the140th New York Vol. Inf. he was wounded on Little Round Top July 2 1863......passed down in the family records Col. Patrick O Rouck climed upon a rock and yelled " this way boys" and he was shot and killed my Great grandfather was at the base of that rock and was wounded.........could you find that rock and make a video about it.........love all your videos
Great video! I have been through that House and the Guide was great, loved how she was in Period Dress and explained all about what the family had to endure during and after the Horrific Battle of Getysburg.
This is absolutely incredible!!! I have to get out and see this!! Great job to you and these home owners for sharing the stories of the civilian population. What many people fail to realize is that the Civil War was a very very brutal conflict fought HERE in the US. It was Americans fighting Americans, brothers, cousins, uncle's, friends coworkers battling to the death in backyards, homes, business. Shattering not only the lives affected by those in the military but also those whose homes were fought over and through! Another great video!
Being a resident from Pa and having been to Gettysburg and the separate battle sights it’s quiet Erie and at the same time mind blowing experience,,,; the same can be said for the Brandywyne Battlefield in glen mills , though that was fought during the revolutionary war… to be on a major battle field where so many died and more, it’s sort of an otherworld feeling like you gotta try and out yourself in someone’s shoes on the day of that battle to real get an understanding of the battle like the pure chaos
Love this. If anyone wants more of this stuff, in Dearborn Michigan there's a place called greenfield village that is full of old houses like this and items from old workshops like stuff from Thomas Eddison's workshop
My husband and I loved our tour of the Shriver house. Our guide did a splendid job. I’m thankful to the folks, who take so much of their time and money, to restore and research our precious, history.
Fascinating. A New Zealander now living in England, I visited Gettysburg some years ago; and the UK battlefield of Culloden; got the same feelings in both places-a sort of indescribable melancholy. The visit to Gettysburg was in fine weather, Culloden was shrouded in mists and a bit (!) spooky-ish. No ... I'm not 'psychic', nor claiming to be. Culloden was made more atmospheric by some distant crow-scaring apparatus that boomed every so often; at that time we effectively had it all to ourselves anyway. Brrrr ...
Dude, these are absolutely awesome! Thank you for doing these videos so well. I’m from PA and I’ve been to Gettysburg many times, but there is always something new to learn/experience. It never gets old. Cheers! 🍻
The person(s) who designed these displays was brilliant. The girls' rumpled bed and cluttered desk looked just like a kid's room *and* like the girls had just left it. The sniper nest, dining room, and kitchen displays were icing, and the rat? Cherry on top! If ever I'm again in Gettysburg, I will definitely visit this place.
Fell over your channel and learming a lot about the US civil war. so thank you very much for that. As an English descendant of the Lincoln family, I am fascinated by US history. I have so much to catch up on.
At 13:51 he points to a filled in spot. Based on the whorls of the wood, I’d say it was a knothole. That said, what an amazing testimonial that wall gives to the battle. Wow. Thanks for this video. This is now on my must-see next visit to Gettysburg.
Absolutely fantastic video you've made here mate. Very informative and appealing. I've always been fascinated with military history and have walked dozens of battlefields all over Europe, from Omaha beach to Thermopylae, Teutoburg forest to Stalingrad (Volgograd) but the American civil war has always been of particular interest to me, with the battle of Gettysburg being one of the more compelling episodes. In the next couple of years myself and my wife plan on doing a driving tour of the states and u can be sure we'll be spending a lot of that time in the east, walking and driving the battlefields of the war. Great stuff mate Just got yourself a subscriber. Greetings from rainy Ireland 😊
That's pretty bad ass. I lived near there but have yet to see a reenactment. Been to Gettysburg probably 20 times. Planning on making another trip next year.
I worked for friends landscaping in Biglerville, between about 1992-2007,and I remember reading about this snipers nest.The next time I'm up that way,I'll have to visit this place
I absolutely love your videos you tell the story and history brilliantly. I live in a town called Carrickfergus and I was a tour guide come driver for a lot of visitors who come to Ireland on the cruise ships. Apart from the recent history of Ireland that it's famous for nowadays we also have a lot of history dating back over a thousand years we have a castle in Carrickfergus and its 900 years old . The family of Samuel Jackson came from a lovely wee thatched house around a mile from me. I think you would love a visit to Ireland a few of the families of your presidents came from Ireland.
Oh gosh. What an impressive place. The recreation of the post battle room was amazing.......like you, I've never seen anything like that in any museum house I have visited, ( and there are quite a few here in the UK!) Thanks once again for your superb presentations.
Very unique depiction of history, a lot of work and thought went into this building. Respect to those that put all this together. Also, Happy Fathers day JD!
When I was an intern at Gettysburg NPS back in the day, my favorite tours I wrote and gave were of the civilian farms that fell in the path of the opposing armies. The Bliss Farm has a particularly sad story, as it was located right between the armies along the Emmitsburg Road, and after two days of it changing hands and being used by sharpshooters, the Union Army had to set fire to it. Visitors could really grapple with the Bliss family’s plight when I compared their experiences to that of people affected by Hurricane Katrina. The Bliss’s sank every penny they made into the orchards around the house, but with their home gone they couldn’t stay. In the end, they lost everything they had, and Government aid was painfully slow in coming.
I grew up on the Battle Feild of the Battle of New Market. Civilians talk about cannonballs bouncing down the road. The battle was in the streets as well as near by fields.
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Thanks!
My mom dated a civil war re-enactor. Funnest time as a kid. I went to battle of shiloh once and did one at point mallard in Decatur AL. Is reenactment still happening alot?
AMAZING 👏! WELL DONE
I just hit subscribe before even watching the video. Giving you the benefit of the doubt that this will be great
JD you deserve a PhD. in history. Well done brother!
Is the next place my great or 2nd great grandparents farm, which is by the little round top
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!
Oh wow. That’s good to hear. Thank you!
@@TheHistoryUnderground the best part was people talking about how they were visiting because of your videos. We all talked about it together and those who didn’t know your channel asked about it afterwards. Probably 5 people approached me after the tours to get the name of your channel. It was awesome to see.
That's great to hear! I couldn't be happier for these folks. They did an outstanding renovation job!
So, thats a B&B..... Id love to visit the good ole U S of A.
@The History Underground I love your channel! You're doing an awesome job brother! Keep it up.
The organizers of this home did a stellar job of setting up their displays. The civilian aspect of the Civil war is never covered.
All the cartridge papers on the floor are a nice touch.
@@RobSchellinger Yeah, but the cartridge wrappers would not have been discarded on the floor or the ground. The end, maybe (a small fragment that is torn off with the teeth). Reloading was done by biting the end off the cartridge, pouring/dumping the powder down the barrel, insert the bullet and the paper wrapping (acts as an overwad) and ram the lot down to the breech. Remove the ramrod, cap the nipple, go to full cock and fire.
Note to those that don’t know, even way back when. When using a loophole don’t shoot from the loophole. Shoot from an angle out the opening, & if possible as far back and away from it as feasible.
I grew up just a few miles from Gettysburg and always felt the civilian aspect was REALLY covered. But that's likely due to being from the area, growing up with the stories, etc...
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History should never be Forgotten or Erased
THE ONLY TRUE CONFEDERATE FLAG 🏳️ losers!
Absolutely correct
True ! 👍
And removing rebel statues from U.S. government grounds, courthouses, etc does not do that.
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What is history?
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.
Ha! Thanks. Appreciate that.
And very well chosen excellent music!
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!
Ha! Good point. Hadn’t thought about them finding the saloon.
This is amazing. BIG SHOUT OUT to Nancy for basically allowing you to make yourself at home. So cool.
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!
Great town. I live in Baltimore and we visit Gettysburg every year sometimes twice. The poplar tree across from the sniper nest is the same tree that Abe Lincoln stood under right before his speech
@@ryanedwards4512 a fellow Baltimorian! I visit 2x a year as well .ever since 1984.
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.
ya i agree. i used to live there myself. but i moved to New Oxford 7 years back, which is only 15-20 minutes from Gettysburg.
can confirm
On my bucket list for sure.. got a spare bed at home? LOL a south african
I can relate to this comment as I live in England, and EVERYWHERE has some mad story behind it. It’s on my list to visit the American Civil War sites, wonder about learning and imagining.
I live in Wales [UK] you pass so many old things without paying too much attention to them, theres a lot of castles here but they just seem normal since you see them so often
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!!!!
Awesome! That is so good to hear. Thank you!
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.
Amen 🙏 all day long. Yahoo
Thank you for your service! Its incredibly sad how often the people just trying to live life end up being destroyed by wars that don't involve them.
It was a Freemason Created War. They all were and are Freemasonic Constructs.
@@zaphoidbeeblebrox1809 I guess George Washington was top of the list as a Mason.
@@zaphoidbeeblebrox1809 I didn't know those dumbasses that fired on Ft Sumpter were Masons. I learn something new every day.
This restoration was done with meticulous detail. Thanks for preserving our history. So enjoyable.
I’ve been to the Gettysburg battlefield and it was one of the best trips I have taken. The Museum is great showing the old flag that was carried along with guns, cannons, uniforms and so much more. Grants tent and cot is on display along with a clock and dresser from a house in the town that caught a stray bullet. The clock stoped working at that exact time. I only had one day to tour the battlefield and museum so I didn’t get to see everything but it is one of the largest battlefields I’ve ever seen. There are statues all over that have the names and regiments that fought and where they was located during the time of battle. I am still amazed at how big the battlefield was. You would have to see it to believe it. If your thinking of visiting the battlefield then do it. It’s a great piece of history. I didn’t have the luxury of visiting this house though. I didn’t know anything about it. I plan on going back sometime to stay and take an actual vacation so
I’ll definitely be stoping at this house. This is an awesome piece of history.
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.
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!
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
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One thing I seen in the whole video that is very accurate, is in the attic. They have the rifle on the ground, all the empty paper cartridges. Then, leaning against the wall, is the ram rod from the rifle. This was very common during stationary position firing, the rifleman wouldn't return the ram rod after loading. Merely lean it against something, or lay it on the ground. I truly love watching your videos. You do a great job with the video, editing, b-roll footage and narrating. I am sure you enjoy making these as much as we enjoy watching. Keep up the great work Sir.
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!
Yeah, I could’ve spent a lot more time there as well.
I enjoy watching and agree this has been a fantastic episode I wish I could go there and spend time just looking at each piece. This is truly amazing.
Yeah me too.. I go to the battle fields around atlanta all the time.. have found a bunch of drop and fired bullets. Some even have the wood plugs in the end of them
Aberham Lincoln created the Republican party that freed the slaves. History is something we must embrass
I think you would need to spend at least 1 whole week in Gettysburg just to tour everything...and I don't know if you could see it all in a week.
This family did a good job, reenacting and leaving things so that we could really see what it was like
These stories are extremely compelling, and show how ordinary citizens can get caught up in such conflicts, thx JD.. cA
What an amazing house, and the caretakers have done such a fantastic job with displaying it. LOVED seeing this rare glimpse of civilian life during the Civil War
Love this perspective. I’ve often wondered what the civilians would have gone through durning war. Thank you for telling this story.
My pleasure! Thanks for watching.
@@TheHistoryUnderground Dear THU-
It has been said, by those much smarter than I, that the best of great literature is revealed within the first chapter. Some even claim the first sentence. I think this wisdom and general sentiment, can be accurately applied to video story-telling as displayed by your efforts. It may be my innate interest in the subject matter, but I think it is also your ability to bring one in with your telling-story skills that inspired me to watch the entire show. With my meager attention span, that is an accomplishment. Keep up the work.
Watch gone with the wind, throws things into perspective pretty spot on
Civilians would go to the battlefields before they started and would watch it, thinking it was something glorious. Once they battle started a lot would run off seeing the carnage for their first time.
Also after the battle of Gettysburg they didn’t bury the bodies so well, they prettt much just covered them with dirt. Couple days after the battle there was a big rain storm. The people of Gettysburg said there was rotting bodies sticking out of the ground all over.
Yes, This TH-cam channel is a goldmine.
Greetings from Gettysburg! I hope anyone who gets to, gives us a visit sometime! Beautiful history right in my backyard. ♥️
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!!
The Shriver House restoration puts many to shame. This is the most well done reconstruction that I have ever seen.
I love how they set the attic up! It feels like the house was just cleared after the battle and you went upstairs to clean up the aftermath! How they also included the room to look like you just got home after your house being taken over and the aftermath and mess, just incredible!! They put so much thought into this, I can't say enough great things! Between the museum, period furnishings, sniper's nest upstairs (setup to show post battle), and the room downstairs (setup to show post battle but more of a living view vs. Battle) this place is just incredible! This husband and wife should be on advisory boards across the nation to help with historical displays of all natures!
People today cannot fathom what the experience must have been with war outside your front door. Thanks for sharing!
I can’t thank you enough for the series! I’ve been to Gettysburg countless times and you’re providing new places and knowledge to check out for our trip in August!!
I was born 100 yrs later in Gettysburg. It has always been a Special place to me!
Just toured the Shriver House today! Miss Lisa and Miss Nancie were such wonderful host. The wife and I look forward to returning for their Christmas-tour, and the tour on the anniversary of the battle; they have Confederate-reenactors in the attic!
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Crazy to think this is only an hour from my house I love Gettysburg but never knew the history of this house absolutely amazing I love this
Yes we toured the Shriver house last year and the tour guide was dressed in period apparel! She did such a great job putting you into the time! Awesome video once again!
Was there years and years ago now we just booked for April to bring our son .... absolutely an excellent trip
This dude puts a lot of effort into his documenting. Very high quality.
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im so blessed and greatful to have been born and raised in Gettysburg. it is literally one of the best and prettiest places on this earth.
The letter speaks volumes about the suffering on both sides.
Very cool letter! Does show both sides really fighting for what THEY believed. So cool
I thought so too
The letter was about turning away women and children. Not about how much anyone hated anyone else. I think it shows the true spirit of the war. Really makes you think about brother fighting brother.
@@swgeek4310 Ahh yes people fighting for the ability to keep and hold humans in chains like cattle, very cool I agree
@@nathandanek3186 the letters were of individual people though. Not of entire battalions or platoons, hell not even the entire confederacy. The confederacy stood for very horrible and inhumane things, but there were individual people that still believed what they were doing was immoral and wrong
(I am in no way defending the confederacy, they lost the war and fully deserved to, as the confederate states were traders to the United States and democracy.)
I enjoy the way you talk about the families makes it more interesting
History/Restoration is what we're good at here in England. What this house shows is as good as it gets. A fantastic job, well done. Many thanks, Roland
I live about 30 minutes from Gburg. I don't spend a lot of time there,, but I've been through many buildings and have spent countless hours on the battlefield.Your videos make me want to revisit everything. Great videos. New subscriber!
Excellent recreation of this artifact filled house that survived the war. I too, have never seen rooms and exhibits of this specific yet sanitized re-creation of this battlefield overflow. Thanks for sharing this. This actual battle occurred exactly 91 years before I was born. The first atomic bombs used in war was employed 9 years before I was born.
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And I appreciate all that you show & the story's behind it.
I myself LOVE history that you can get up close to.
Thank you so much for sharing.
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The work you put in to bring us great stories and perspective is so much appreciated.
I wish I had seen this when I was in Gettysburg. Thanks for exploring this home.
Lived in or visited Gettysburg all my life ... never knew all this about a house that I've gone by thousands of times on my way through town ... thanks for the history ... and thanks for bringing your subscribers to our little historic town!
Well done sir!!
Thanks so much for bringing the History to us.
There is a really good book that you need to read it’s titled “When the smoke cleared at Gettysburg”. It’s a great book it’s about the civilians after the battle of Gettysburg.
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nothing like the civilians after the battle of Atlanta
@@touristguy87 you seriously trying to one-up somebody on a 140 year old war? You still fighting that war?
That is some fragile ego you got there.
Just a reminder, YOU LOST!
@@magna116 who are you and what planet are you writing on
I love this. We should save as much of this as possible.
There are tons of hidden gems like this throughout Gettysburg. It would take a lifetime of study to uncover them all. Thank you for what you are doing.
My son love's history he really enjoys your videos please keep up the good work,, stay safe..
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I’ve been binging your amazing series on the American Civil War and this episode really brings the reality of this conflict to life!
Thanks! Appreciate that. Got a bit more new Civil War content coming up soon.
I’m not sure how I found this channel, but I am so glad that I did !!
Me too!
This is absolutely spellbinding! Whenever I travel across the pond to The States, I always try to look for things like this. Compared to a lot of the houses I’ve seen and been in, this outdoes them all in my opinion. I’d love to come and view it for myself with my family and explore the gritty history that this house has to share.
Gettysburg is such a magical place. I luckily I live close. Check out the cashtown inn .... alot of civil war history.
First of all, thank you for another excellent video.
A couple of my thoughts as I watched the video were how stifling hot the attic must have been in July, and at least the Shriver's home was still standing and not burned to the ground when they returned. Thank you so much for including the letter from the Alabama regiment. It speaks volumes.
Hope you all have a wonderful Fathers' Day.
My partner and I went to Shriver House last week when we visited Gettysburg and it was one of the best historic home tours we've both experienced. They do an excellent job of putting you right into the action of the battle and showing what the house might have looked like after the Confederates took it over. I got a cold chill when we were up in the attic because the museum did a great job of bringing that to life. Our guide did an excellent job of telling the story. The garden behind the house is beautiful, too after we went through the alley to see the bullet holes that remain on the house. I am so glad that we went.
I am reminded of a quote from the movie "The Patriot" with Mel Gibson. I paraphrase..... "This battle will not be fought on some distant land, but here amongst us. Our children will witness it with their own eyes"!! These kids saw this carnage with their own eyes, like all wars. I am quite sure several of them were scared for life! So sad!! I forgot to say, very well done video JD! I can see you doing documentaries on the History or Discovery channels some day.
Thanks! Funny story. A production company that was developing a series for the History Channel reached out to me about hosting a show but it involved architectural stuff, which isn't exactly in my wheelhouse.
@@TheHistoryUnderground Very cool! Yesss, No, That doesn't sound like your cup of tea. This one thought, If you ever decide to go with a channel be very careful that they do not try to change your style, or turn "It" into something that is totally "Not You". What I am saying is "Keep YOUR control" of the creativity aspect, and have it in writing! Best of luck my friend. You are a natural!
I think those kids were made of tuffer stuff than what kids are made of today.
What an amazing tour guide & owner. I really enjoyed her story telling
They have done a amazing job at this house it blows my mind every time I visit. There’s always another detail that you will find that you missed.
Btw JD love that your adding civilian stories to your series no one else really does that of the battle
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Thanks for another great video. Watching from Jamaica 🇯🇲
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This was an amazing learning experience for me. When I went here in high school , it was all about the battlefield & nothing about the trials the civilians went through.
One of the things I appreciated was the use of period items & not mannequins to tell the story. It made it more real to me.
I had to close my eyes, when you were on the roof, you are much braver than me, JD for facing your fear of heights, specially on a day that was windy.
Gettysburg has always been on my bucket list since I was a teenager, I have always loved history. We were fortunately able to visit 3 yrs. ago at the age of 64. We have been all over this great land north south East and west mostly at historical sites which our boys were shall we say tolerant of. We got to stay in a quaint little motel in Gettysburg and spent 5 days there. It was my most favorite vacation in all the years we have traveled. I’m really sorry we never got to the Shiver house though now that I’ve seen it. Anyone who gets the chance to go to Gettysburg please do so. It’s such a solemn wonderful place to see and hear of our country’s struggles on both sides. Much love and respect for those who fought and died here for what they believed in. Thx for the tour we did miss
It was on my list, but I didn't get to visit, just due to time constraints and the limited hours they are open. I'll know better next time and try to fit it in one afternoon. I stopped and read the information posted outside, so now it makes a little more sense, knowing that there wasn't another house directly to the south.
I did visit the Jennie Wade house, so I can definitely see the difference.
Thanks for another excellent video JD 👍
Gives you a good excuse to go back 🙂
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Love watching your channel. My favorite is the Civil War era!! The 1800's is my favorite era
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Wow! It's as if the Shrivers walked away from the house just yesterday. This is great. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it! They've done some great work there.
Kind of creepy how many of the places you've recorded that my wife and I have also visited. Normandy beaches, Bastogne, The West Wall around Aachen, and numerous Civil War battlefields. Including Cape Girardeau, my 'ol hometown. A rare historical vlog destination. Should you ever get back to the SE Missouri/Southern Illinois area I might suggest a walk through Ste. Genevieve MO, Kaskaskia IL, and Forte De Chartes. Very interesting, historically important, but less well known French Colonial left overs in the Mississippi river valley. And they are all easy to access on a day trip. Really enjoying your work and appreciate your efforts.
Hi...........my Great grandfather was with the140th New York Vol. Inf. he was wounded on Little Round Top July 2 1863......passed down in the family records Col. Patrick O Rouck climed upon a rock and yelled " this way boys" and he was shot and killed my Great grandfather was at the base of that rock and was wounded.........could you find that rock and make a video about it.........love all your videos
Great video! I have been through that House and the Guide was great, loved how she was in Period Dress and explained all about what the family had to endure during and after the Horrific Battle of Getysburg.
This is absolutely incredible!!! I have to get out and see this!! Great job to you and these home owners for sharing the stories of the civilian population. What many people fail to realize is that the Civil War was a very very brutal conflict fought HERE in the US. It was Americans fighting Americans, brothers, cousins, uncle's, friends coworkers battling to the death in backyards, homes, business. Shattering not only the lives affected by those in the military but also those whose homes were fought over and through! Another great video!
Being a resident from Pa and having been to Gettysburg and the separate battle sights it’s quiet Erie and at the same time mind blowing experience,,,; the same can be said for the Brandywyne Battlefield in glen mills , though that was fought during the revolutionary war… to be on a major battle field where so many died and more, it’s sort of an otherworld feeling like you gotta try and out yourself in someone’s shoes on the day of that battle to real get an understanding of the battle like the pure chaos
Love this. If anyone wants more of this stuff, in Dearborn Michigan there's a place called greenfield village that is full of old houses like this and items from old workshops like stuff from Thomas Eddison's workshop
Okay, this is my new favourite channel!
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Thank you for this wonderful video!!!
To all the father's who gave their lives during that war may you rest in peace and Happy Father's Day!!
My husband and I loved our tour of the Shriver house. Our guide did a splendid job. I’m thankful to the folks, who take so much of their time and money, to restore and research our precious, history.
This was another amazing episode! I think it was so cool the owners tried to go by the list to recreate the furnishings of the house. Great Job!
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Fascinating. A New Zealander now living in England, I visited Gettysburg some years ago; and the UK battlefield of Culloden; got the same feelings in both places-a sort of indescribable melancholy. The visit to Gettysburg was in fine weather, Culloden was shrouded in mists and a bit (!) spooky-ish.
No ... I'm not 'psychic', nor claiming to be. Culloden was made more atmospheric by some distant crow-scaring apparatus that boomed every so often; at that time we effectively had it all to ourselves anyway.
Brrrr ...
Dude, these are absolutely awesome! Thank you for doing these videos so well. I’m from PA and I’ve been to Gettysburg many times, but there is always something new to learn/experience. It never gets old. Cheers! 🍻
Thank you for logging this type of history in the Ether. After the house has stopped existing this will be the finest detail you will experience it in
These just keep getting better and better. You’re getting things pretty well dialed in with the presentation. Really impressed. 👍
The person(s) who designed these displays was brilliant. The girls' rumpled bed and cluttered desk looked just like a kid's room *and* like the girls had just left it. The sniper nest, dining room, and kitchen displays were icing, and the rat? Cherry on top! If ever I'm again in Gettysburg, I will definitely visit this place.
Definitely. It’s an amazing place.
We visited the house 9 years ago. They have added a lot more cool things to see in the rooms since then! Great job JD!👍
Thanks! I loved it there. Very impactful.
a lot of places in Gettysburg is a MUST stop. Lot's of places to see!
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Absolutely amazing. Words can't express how great of a job you do.
Fell over your channel and learming a lot about the US civil war. so thank you very much for that.
As an English descendant of the Lincoln family, I am fascinated by US history. I have so much to catch up on.
Very interesting, really well done and a brilliant museum, hopefully i could see it if I come to Gettysburg again!
Best wishes from the UK
At 13:51 he points to a filled in spot. Based on the whorls of the wood, I’d say it was a knothole. That said, what an amazing testimonial that wall gives to the battle. Wow. Thanks for this video. This is now on my must-see next visit to Gettysburg.
This entire series has been completely captivating JD. keep up the amazing work.
I've been there, looked at the battlefield.. Really somber experience.
Absolutely fantastic video you've made here mate.
Very informative and appealing.
I've always been fascinated with military history and have walked dozens of battlefields all over Europe, from Omaha beach to Thermopylae, Teutoburg forest to Stalingrad (Volgograd) but the American civil war has always been of particular interest to me, with the battle of Gettysburg being one of the more compelling episodes.
In the next couple of years myself and my wife plan on doing a driving tour of the states and u can be sure we'll be spending a lot of that time in the east, walking and driving the battlefields of the war.
Great stuff mate
Just got yourself a subscriber.
Greetings from rainy Ireland 😊
Only $12 for an adult tour (said about an hour) is a bargain! This place will DEFINITELY be on my list of must see places when I visit!.
Totally worth it.
I’m actually going there today to reenact as one of the snipers in the attic!
That's got to be a cool experience
That’s bad ass!!! Have fun and stay hydrated
That's pretty bad ass. I lived near there but have yet to see a reenactment. Been to Gettysburg probably 20 times. Planning on making another trip next year.
I hope you made it through, bro!
Yeah right..... you're just a shooter in the closet!!
I worked for friends landscaping in Biglerville, between about 1992-2007,and I remember reading about this snipers nest.The next time I'm up that way,I'll have to visit this place
Can't believe I'm just now hearing about this channel well done. I had two 3rd great grandpas that fought there with the Bucktails.
Awesome!
Astonishing job! Well choreographed
I absolutely love your videos you tell the story and history brilliantly.
I live in a town called Carrickfergus and I was a tour guide come driver for a lot of visitors who come to Ireland on the cruise ships.
Apart from the recent history of Ireland that it's famous for nowadays we also have a lot of history dating back over a thousand years we have a castle in Carrickfergus and its 900 years old .
The family of Samuel Jackson came from a lovely wee thatched house around a mile from me.
I think you would love a visit to Ireland a few of the families of your presidents came from Ireland.
Incredible research and storytelling! Thank you!!
Oh gosh. What an impressive place. The recreation of the post battle room was amazing.......like you, I've never seen anything like that in any museum house I have visited, ( and there are quite a few here in the UK!) Thanks once again for your superb presentations.
I came to Gettysburg from the UK only last year. Wish I'd known about this place back then...
Very unique depiction of history, a lot of work and thought went into this building. Respect to those that put all this together. Also, Happy Fathers day JD!
I went there when I was a teenager. It was so fantastic. Thanks for sharing. God bless.
When I was an intern at Gettysburg NPS back in the day, my favorite tours I wrote and gave were of the civilian farms that fell in the path of the opposing armies. The Bliss Farm has a particularly sad story, as it was located right between the armies along the Emmitsburg Road, and after two days of it changing hands and being used by sharpshooters, the Union Army had to set fire to it. Visitors could really grapple with the Bliss family’s plight when I compared their experiences to that of people affected by Hurricane Katrina. The Bliss’s sank every penny they made into the orchards around the house, but with their home gone they couldn’t stay. In the end, they lost everything they had, and Government aid was painfully slow in coming.
I grew up on the Battle Feild of the Battle of New Market. Civilians talk about cannonballs bouncing down the road. The battle was in the streets as well as near by fields.