Historic House Tours
The following historic houses are open to visitors. Here are photos and histories of the buildings.
The Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse, St. Augustine Florida
This tiny house is thought to be the oldest wood school building in the United States. By examining its construction, you can see how buildings were made in America's colonies.
This tiny house is thought to be the oldest wood school building in the United States. By examining its construction, you can see how buildings were made in America's colonies.
The Mark Twain House (1874 / 1881)
With brilliantly colored bricks, bold patterns, and elaborate brackets and trusses, the 19-room Mark Twain house became a hallmark of what came to be known as the Stick Style of architecture.
With brilliantly colored bricks, bold patterns, and elaborate brackets and trusses, the 19-room Mark Twain house became a hallmark of what came to be known as the Stick Style of architecture.
The White House in Washington D.C.
Like the presidency itself, the White House in Washington, DC has seen conflict, controversy, and surprising transformations.
Like the presidency itself, the White House in Washington, DC has seen conflict, controversy, and surprising transformations.
Great Homes of the Gilded Age
Constructed for George Washington Vanderbilt at the end of 19th century Biltmore House in Asheville, North Carolina took hundreds of workers five years to complete. The home was constructed in the style of a French Renaissance chateau.
Constructed for George Washington Vanderbilt at the end of 19th century Biltmore House in Asheville, North Carolina took hundreds of workers five years to complete. The home was constructed in the style of a French Renaissance chateau.
Olson House
This farmhouse dating to the 1700s was featured in many paintings by Andrew Wyeth, including the famous Christina's World.
This farmhouse dating to the 1700s was featured in many paintings by Andrew Wyeth, including the famous Christina's World.
Harriet Beecher Stowe House
Built in 1871, this writer's home is a nice example of a 19th-century cottage.
Built in 1871, this writer's home is a nice example of a 19th-century cottage.
Kent Plantation House
Located in Alexandria, Louisiana, this authentic French Creole Plantation House was built in about 1796.
Located in Alexandria, Louisiana, this authentic French Creole Plantation House was built in about 1796.
Monticello
Thomas Jefferson's famous domed home in Virginia.
Thomas Jefferson's famous domed home in Virginia.
Olana
The exotic Moorish style home of Hudson River Valley painter Frederic Church. History and photos from the Hudson Valley Network.
The exotic Moorish style home of Hudson River Valley painter Frederic Church. History and photos from the Hudson Valley Network.
Winchester Mystery House
This Victorian mansion in San Jose, CA is filled with unexplained oddities.
This Victorian mansion in San Jose, CA is filled with unexplained oddities.