T he house is under development as a period house museum. Several major restoration projects have been completed. Curretn projects include furniture restoration and the cleaning and preparation of floors and interior trim. Furniture has been returned to several rooms, so the house is now beginning to tell the story of its owners and its time. T he site is open during this phase of development, so visitors can view the ongoing restoration.
Tours are available on weekends, or at other times by arrangement.
T he Shaw House is on the Diamond, directly behind the Butler County Courthouse.