Grace Hudson Museum facts for kids
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| Established | 1986 |
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| Location | 431 S Main Street Ukiah, California, U.S. |
| Type | Historical society |
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Sun House
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 Location in California
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| Location | 431 S. Main St., Ukiah |
| Built | 1911 |
| Architect | George L Wilcox |
| Architectural style | Craftsman Bungalow |
| NRHP reference No. | 81000161 |
| Added to NRHP | September 02, 1981 |
The Grace Hudson Museum is a special place in Ukiah, California. It sits right next to the Sun House. This house was designed by the famous artist Grace Hudson and her husband, John. They had it built in 1911.
Today, the city of Ukiah owns and runs both the house and the museum. The Sun House is a beautiful example of a Craftsman style home. It is made mostly of redwood. This historic house is even listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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The Sun House: A Historic Home
The Sun House is more than just a building. It's a window into the lives of Grace and John Hudson. They built this unique home after living in Oklahoma Territory for a few years.
Designing Their Dream Home
Grace and John Hudson returned to Ukiah, California, around 1906. They then started planning their new home. In 1911, their dream house was finished. It became known as The Sun House.
The house was built in the Craftsman style. This style often uses natural materials. The Sun House was made from redwood, a strong and beautiful wood.
The Hopi Sun Symbol
The Hudsons chose a special symbol for their home. They adopted the Hopi sun symbol. This symbol represents life and growth. You can see it displayed proudly over the front door of the house.
Life at The Sun House
Grace and John lived a very interesting life. They enjoyed collecting things from their travels. They also loved reading, entertaining friends, and taking photographs. Grace was a talented painter. John often helped her with her field work.
Sadly, John Hudson passed away at The Sun House in 1936. Grace followed him in 1937. They did not have any children.
Preserving a Legacy
Before she died, Grace Hudson left The Sun House to her nephew, Mark Carpenter. He understood how important the house was. He also knew the value of the 30,000 objects the Hudsons had collected.
Mark Carpenter made sure the house and its treasures were saved for the future. He later gave them to the City of Ukiah. The Sun House is now a protected landmark. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is also a California Historical Landmark (number 926).
The Sun House and the Grace Hudson Museum are part of a larger park. This park is called Hudson-Carpenter park. It covers about 4 acres (1.6 hectares). The museum's website shares that Grace Hudson's artwork is now getting new attention. People admire her kind and accurate paintings of native peoples.
Images for kids
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Front door of The Sun House, with Hopi sun symbol
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Pomo baskets on exhibit
See also
- List of single-artist museums
- List of Museums in the North Coast (California)
