Noyes House Museum facts for kids
The Noyes House Museum is a special old house in Morristown, Vermont. It sits high up, looking over the beautiful Lamoille River. Today, it is a museum where you can learn about life long ago.
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A Look Back: History of the Noyes House
How the House Began
A man named John Safford built the first part of this house in 1797. It was a new home for his family.
Growing the House
In 1810, John Safford sold the house to his son, Jedediah. Jedediah made the house much bigger. He added a new section made of brick. This part was built in the Federal style, which was a popular way to design buildings back then. It meant the house looked grand and balanced.
Jedediah also built a large barn on the property. This English barn was constructed in the 1820s. It was an important building for farm life.
What You Can See at the Museum
Exploring 19th Century Life
The Noyes House Museum shows what life was like in Morristown during the 1800s. The museum has many interesting things. You can see old furniture and military items. There are also textiles, which are types of cloth, and old clothing.
Collections and Exhibits
The museum has a large collection of photographs. You can also see pottery and different kinds of art. Many tools and objects from Vermont farm life in the 1800s are on display. These items help us understand how people lived and worked.
Each year, the museum creates new exhibits. These shows highlight different parts of Victorian life from that time. For example, past exhibits have explored topics like good manners from the Victorian era. They have also featured stories like those from Grimm's Fairy Tales. Another exhibit looked at daily life during the American Civil War.
Special Items to Discover
Among its many treasures, the museum has a very old Native American dugout canoe. This canoe was made in the 1700s. It is a unique piece of history. The museum also has a large collection of hairwork items. These are special decorations or jewelry made from human hair.
