Noyes House Museum facts for kids
The Noyes House Museum is a special old house and museum in Morristown, Vermont. It sits high up, looking over the beautiful Lamoille River. This museum helps us learn about life long ago!
History of the Noyes House
This historic house was first built in 1797 by a man named John Safford. Later, in 1810, John sold the house to his son, Jedediah Safford. Jedediah made the house even bigger by adding a new section made of brick. This new part was built in a style called Federal style, which was popular back then. Jedediah also built a large barn on the property in the 1820s.
Exploring the Museum's Collections
The Noyes House Museum shows what life was like in Morristown during the 1800s. Imagine living without phones or computers! The museum has many cool things from that time.
You can see:
- Old furniture
- Military items
- Fabrics and clothing
- Historic photographs
- Pottery
- Art pieces
- Tools used for farming in Vermont
Every year, the museum creates new exhibits. These shows often focus on different parts of Victorian life from the 1800s. For example, they've had exhibits about good manners (called Victorian Etiquette), stories from Grimm's Fairy Tales, and even what death was like during the American Civil War.
Among its many treasures, the museum has a very old Native American dugout canoe. This canoe is from the 1700s! They also have a unique collection of hairwork items. These are special pieces of jewelry or art made from human hair, which was a popular craft long ago.
