The Georgian Museum
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originally for Samuel and Sarah Maccracken in 1832, this handsome
Federal home of brick and native limestone is furnished today as it
would have been in the 1830s with some original pieces and numerous
early Fairfield County items.
Located in one of Lancaster's three
National Historic Districts, this outstanding example of American
and Georgian architecture has Regency features, the most prominent
of which is a double curved wall with bay windows along the
two-storied west portico that is supported by five fluted Ionic
columns.
Throughout the house twelve-foot high
ceilings draw eyes upward to the beautiful woodwork, archways and
chandeliers. An unsupported spiral stairway leading up three
floors is highlighted at the top by a lantern light in the central
gable.
Today, visitors enjoying a guided tour
of this 13-room home will learn about the influential families who
resided here and the early Lancaster community as it grew from a
frontier town to a city.
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The
Georgian
Museum
105
E. Wheeling Street
Lancaster,
Ohio 43130
740.654.9923
Hours
Open
April through mid-December
Tuesday
through Sunday, 1 – 4 pm
Closed
Monday and Holidays
Open
by appointment January, February & March
For
Group Tours call 740.654.9923
Admission
Adults
$6 / Students under 18, $1
Admission
fee includes guided tour.
AAA,
Senior and Group Discounts
First
floor handicapped accessible.
Video
tour available for second floor and lower level.
Museum Shop
Contact/Visit Us
Fairfield Heritage
Association
105 East Wheeling Street
Lancaster, OH 43130
740.654.9923
info@fairfieldheritage.org |
