- 217-678-8184
- 146 E Wilson St, Bement, IL, USA
Bryant Cottage was built in 1856 as the home of Francis E. Bryant, a local businessman and friend of Stephen A. Douglas. According to Bryant family tradition, Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas met in the parlor of Bryant Cottage to plan their famous series of 1858 debates. The cottage is maintained with original and period furnishings, providing a glimps… Read More
- 409-898-348
- 2985 French Rd, Beaumont, TX, USA
The John Jay French home is the oldest house in Beaumont that has been restored to its original state. Built in 1845, the home has the distinction of being one of the first two-story homes, one of the first made with milled lumber, and one of the first painted homes in the area. Read More
- 615-224-3140
- 446 11th Avenue North, Franklin, TN, USA
During an age where very few homes purchased by former slaves remain in existence, it is quite remarkable that the McLemore House is still standing. Also remarkable is the fact that from 1880 until 1997, a member of the McLemore family maintained ownership of the homestead. The house was purchased through the joint efforts of the Williamson County Habitat… Read More
- 712-764-7001
- Bedstemor's House, 2105, College Street, Elk Horn, Clay Township, Shelby County, Iowa, 51531, United States
Bedstemor’s House was built in 1908 by Jens Otto Christiansen, a Danish immigrant and Elk Horn businessman. According to local stories, he built the house as an engagement gift for a young woman who turned down his marriage proposal. It is unknown if Christiansen ever lived in the home himself, but he rented the home to several families until… Read More
- 512-837-1215
- 10621 Pioneer Farms Drive, Austin, TX, USA
A 90-acre living history park featuring four restored, operating historic sites and farmsteads from the 1800s, plus an entrance village dated to 1899. Costumed interpreters and period craftsmen and artisans. Read More
- 208-416-1006
- 1004 Lorang Rd, Genesee, ID, USA
White Spring Ranch Museum includes a 1904 Folk Victorian farmhouse with Queen Anne influences. This farmhouse includes an older section which was the original 1884 homestead and two additions that date to the 1870's. Inside is a 130 year collection of generations of this family of historians...photos, journals, letters, magazines, papers, books, all kinds of memorabilia. Outside is a… Read More
- 907-455-8947
- 535 2nd Ave, Fairbanks, AK, USA
A small house museum, dedicated to the life and times of Judge James Wickersham and his family. during the years 1900-1910. House, furnishings and decor are authentic to the time period and to the Wickersham family. Read More