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10 Historic Homes You Can Virtually Tour

Our list ranges from Buckingham Palace to the Frida Kahlo Museum to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.

Buckingham Palace, London, England

If you’ve ever wanted to see how the Queen of England lives without having to leave your house, now is your moment. Since 1837, Buckingham Palace has been the official London home to the monarchy of the United Kingdom. Although the palace is still Queen Elizabeth’s primary residence, the State Rooms are available to visit every year during the summer. In total, Buckingham Palace has 775 rooms, 19 of which are State Rooms, 188 rooms are staff bedrooms, 52 are guest and Royal bedrooms, 78 are bathrooms, and 92 are offices.

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Miami, FL

Vizcaya is a Mediterranean Revival-style villa with Baroque elements that was once the home of businessman James Deering. The estate currently consists of 43 acres, but was previously located on an impressive 180 acres. It took eight years and $15 million to build the villa, and another year to complete the Italian Renaissance-style gardens and Vizcaya Village, which consists of 11 buildings across 12 acres, including greenhouses, fields, staff quarters, a garage, barns, and workshops.

The Frick Collection, New York, NY

This Beaux Arts-style mansion located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan was once home to Henry Clay Frick, one of the most prominent industrialists during the Gilded Age. Expect to see Old Masters paintings, decorative arts, and European sculptures in this former residence turned art museum. The Frick Collection is located on Fifth Avenue and is one of the last remaining Gilded Age mansions in New York City. It became a museum in 1935, and since then, the public has been able view Frick’s expansive collection of artwork, which includes Rembrandt, Gainsborough, Whistler, Bellini, Vermeer, and Goya, to name a few.

Monticello, Charlottesville, VA

At just 26 years old, future President Thomas Jefferson inherited a plantation in rural Virginia. An architecture enthusiast, Jefferson himself devised a combination of Neoclassical and Palladian architecture for the estate that would come to be known as Monticello. It is now a National Historic Landmark, and, along with the University of Virginia—which was also one of Jefferson’s designs—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. If Monticello looks familiar to you, it’s probably because it’s on the reserve side of the nickel.

Frida Kahlo Museum, Mexico City, Mexico

In 1958, just four years after Frida Kahlo’s death, her eye-catching, bright blue house in Mexico City became a museum. Not only was Frida Kahlo born and raised in this historic home, it was also where she lived with her husband and fellow painter, Diego Rivera, and later, where she passed away. Diego Rivera donated the house in 1957 so that it could be turned into a museum in honor of his late wife. Kahlo’s house has since been operating as both a historic house museum and an art museum for over 60 years, and it is now the most visited museum in Coyoacán. Artworks by both Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera are on display in the home.

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston, MA

The onetime home of Isabella Stewart Gardner was built in 1903 and is a designated Boston Landmark. As is evident when looking at the home's Instagramable courtyard, the building was inspired by a 15th-century Venetian palace. Isabella Stewart Gardner once said that she wanted her extensive art collection to be exhibited “for the education and enjoyment of the public forever.” Well, so far, so good! The museum is home to American, Asian, and European art, including paintings, tapestries, sculptures, and decorative arts.

Lyndhurst Mansion, Tarrytown, NY

This spooky Gothic Revival mansion, built in 1838, was once the home of railroad tycoon Jay Gould. It sits on 67 acres and overlooks the Hudson River. The National Historic Landmark home was used as a filming location for The Blacklist, Project Runway, House of Dark Shadows, and Night of Dark Shadows, to name a few. Former owner Jay Gould had a 243-foot yacht built so that he didn’t have to take the nearby railroad built by his archnemesis, Cornelius Vanderbilt. Talk about rich people problems...

Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon, VA

Mount Vernon began as a one-and-a-half story home built by George Washington’s father, Augustine, in 1734. It went on to become the plantation of George and Martha Washington, the first President and First Lady of the United States of America. The architectural style of the home is described as loose Palladian, which is a European style inspired by Ancient Greek and Roman structures. Mount Vernon was expanded twice during George Washington’s lifetime, in the late 1750s and in the 1770s, and it was his home until his death in 1799. In 1858, the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association acquired the historic home and saved it from ruin by restoring it.

The Mark Twain House, Hartford, CT

Mark Twain (real name: Samuel Langhorne Clemens) lived with his family in this Victorian Gothic-style home from 1874 to 1891. This is where Mark Twain wrote novels like The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Prince and the Pauper, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Life on the Mississippi, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court, and A Tramp Abroad. It was Mark Twain and Charles Dudley who coined the term “Gilded Age,” given the title of their 1873 novel, The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today. Events held at the home have included appearances by fellow novelists Judy Blume, Stephen King, and John Grisham.

Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England

To end this list with a bang, look no further than Blenheim Palace, the former home of Consuelo Vanderbilt and her husband, the ninth Duke of Marlborough. It was the $2.5 million dowry of Consuelo’s father, William Kissam Vanderbilt—which translates to $76.8 million today—that made the restoration of this historic palace possible. Blenheim Palace has been used as a filming location for a variety of films, including Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Gulliver's Travels, Cinderella, Spectre, Orlando, Transformers: The Last Knight, Dolittle , and Hamlet . It was also the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.

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12 Historic Homes You Can Tour from Your Couch

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Take a Peek at History

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Thanks to technological advances, it’s now easier than ever to travel the world from the comfort of your own home. Video tours and 3-D virtual technology let you tour beautiful historic homes throughout the world, exploring every nook and cranny. Escape the confines of your four walls to delight in interiors that are steeped in history and only a click away.

Pittock Mansion

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The Pittock Mansion  in Portland, Oregon, was once home to Henry Pittock, who became publisher of The Oregonian newspaper in 1860 and went on to found a financial empire. The French Renaissance-style mansion, completed in 1914, was designed by Edward T. Foulkes, an architect who trained at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. At Pittock’s insistence, the home was packed with the latest technology, including thermostat-controlled central heating, indirect electric lighting, and a central vacuum system. Today, the 16,000-square-foot mansion serves as a museum and gallery space. While the museum is closed, visitors are welcome to explore the interior and grounds via an impressive virtual tour .

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Mount Vernon Estate

The Mount Vernon Estate, the former home of George Washington, is one of the most popular historical attractions in Virginia. While the current state of the world makes it impossible for you to wander in the footsteps of our first president, you can easily check out his estate online. The virtual tour of Mount Vernon offers panoramic views of the gardens and 360-degree views of the mansion’s interiors. Visitors can click on points of interest to learn more about the history, architecture, and decor of this national treasure. 

Anne Frank House

A variety of virtual exhibits are available for those who want to learn more about Anne Frank, her diary, and the secret annex in Amsterdam that sheltered her family, along with five other individuals, for more than two years during World War II. Online resources include YouTube video diaries, virtual tours of the secret annex, a 360-degree tour of the home where the Franks lived before they went into hiding, and more.

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Mark Twain House

If you’re itching for a bit of literary history, check out the Mark Twain House and Museum online . Explore the interior of the High Victorian Gothic home through room-by-room photos or via an immersive, richly annotated 360-degree tour. Whichever approach you choose, you’ll gain an appreciation of the great American writer and the beloved home where he spent his happiest years.

Frank Lloyd Wright Houses

Architecture aficionados can now enjoy unusual virtual access to a number of the renowned architect’s masterpieces. In response to pandemic lockdown measures, a social media project dubbed #WrightVirtualVisits launched at the beginning of April. Organizations participating in the initiative have been posting short tour videos of Wright-designed houses— 12 homes in total .

Lyndhurst Mansion

While the grounds of this Gothic Revival mansion in Tarrytown, New York, are open for socially distant visits, those who wish to see the interior can do so only virtually. Built in 1838 and expanded by its second owner, Lyndhurst had a number of occupants, including railroad magnate Jay Gould. Because the property was often used as a summer home, the estate’s collection of art and antiques has remained largely intact and is in excellent condition. Available virtual tours include an aerial view of Lyndhurst , a traditional 360-degree walk-through, a festive tour of the interiors dressed up for the holidays, and—certainly the creepiest tour on this list—a peek at the mansion during the Halloween season, complete with ghoulish inhabitants.

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Gropius House

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Soon after Bauhaus founder Walter Gropius accepted an appointment to Harvard in 1937, he decided to build a home for his family in nearby Lincoln, Massachusetts. That home,  Lincoln House , was designed according to Bauhaus principles and is now filled with furniture and decorative items from the era. Beautiful photography and abundant text let virtual visitors explore the house and learn about the influential architect and his social milieu. 

Mabry-Hazen House

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This historic home in Knoxville, Tennessee, built in 1858, sheltered three generations of the same family. Today, it is filled to the brim with original furniture and mementos—more than 2,000 artifacts in all. Because of recent closures, the museum is now offering  video field trips  that let visitors get up close and personal with various objects and historical documents housed within the museum’s walls.

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Lexington Historical Society

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The Lexington Historical Society offers virtual tours of three properties, including Buckman Tavern, the Hancock-Clarke House, and Munroe Tavern. The tours are accessible via almost any platform. The taverns, built in 1710 and 1735, respectively, were important meeting places for locals and travelers, and played important roles in the Battle of Lexington and Concord. The Hancock-Clarke house, home to Reverend Jonas Clarke, played host to both John Hancock and Samuel Adams in the days before the battle.

Whitehern House & Garden

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Head to Hamilton, Ontario (virtually, of course), to take a 3-D tour  of this walled Georgian-style estate, built around 1850, which housed three generations of the McQuesten family. Each stage of the tour is accompanied by informative narration that provides a deeper learning experience. You can even choose to exit the house and explore the enclosed garden and terrace.

Winchester Mystery House

For a nominal rental fee (or a purchase price of $13.99), you can get access to a video tour of the famous Winchester Mystery House. Those interested in a deeper exploration can also access an immersive 360-degree tour for $8.99. This San Jose, California, landmark is known for its weird and wacky architecture. The sprawling structure boasts 2,000 doors, 160 rooms, and a whopping 17 chimneys! In 2008, Time Magazine included the house in a list of top 10 haunted places.

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18 of America’s Best Historic Homes to Visit

By Elizabeth Stamp

America’s historic houses are a key part of the country’s heritage. Stepping inside one of these well-preserved homes gives visitors a glimpse of architectural achievements, as well as the lifestyles and traditions of the past. Whether you’re a fan of the founding fathers, a literature buff, or a connoisseur of the modernist masters, there are plenty of pedigreed properties to visit across the country. From 18th-century plantations on the East Coast to 20th-century mansions owned by California’s elite, America’s historic homes offer a look at the past while showcasing art, artifacts, and gardens that are as spectacular as the homes they accompany. They also provide an intimate look at the lives of their notable owners, including Edith Wharton, Frederic Edwin Church, Harriet Tubman, and Philip Johnson. Discover some of the best historic homes in the United States and start planning a trip back in time.

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park (Auburn, New York)

In the late 1850s, abolitionist Harriet Tubman purchased property in Auburn, New York, from Senator William Seward and moved there with her parents from Canada, where they had been living since 1851. She returned to the home following the Civil War, and in 1896 she purchased 25 acres of adjacent land to create the Harriet Tubman Home for the Aged. She deeded the property to the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church in 1903. Today, her residence, the home for the aged, and the Thompson AME Zion Church make up the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, which was established in 2017.

Biltmore (Asheville, North Carolina)

Known as America’s largest home, Biltmore House boasts 250 rooms and the square footage of four football fields. The massive manse was built by George Vanderbilt, in collaboration with architect Richard Morris Hunt and landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, over a period of six years. The 8,000-acre estate now includes a winery and a village with a hotel, shops, and restaurants.

The Breakers (Newport, Rhode Island)

The Italian Renaissance–style villa was the summer home of Cornelius Vanderbilt II and his family and the grandest of the Gilded Age summer homes in Newport. Designed by architect Richard Morris Hunt to replace an existing wood structure, the 70-room, four-story home was decorated by Ogden Codman, Jr. and completed in 1895. Today the Breakers is owned by the Preservation Society of Newport County, which offers access to a number of historic homes in the area, including another Hunt design, Marble House, which was built for Vanderbilt’s brother.

The Oaks (Tuskegee, Alabama)

Completed in 1900, the Oaks was the home of educator and author Booker T. Washington at the Tuskegee Institute , where he served as the first president. The Queen Anne Revival–style house was built by students and local craftsmen and was the first residence in Macon County to be equipped with electricity and steam heating. In 1974, Congress established the Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site, which includes the Oaks, the George Washington Carver Museum, and the university grounds.

Hearst Castle (San Simeon, California)

Created by architect Julia Morgan and newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst, the 165-room estate overlooking the California town of San Simeon showcases a magnificent collection of art and antiquities, as well as 123 acres of terraces, gardens, and pools, including the iconic Neptune Pool. The property is now a house museum and a California State Park where visitors can explore different aspects of Hearst Castle’s history, from its art and architecture to its heyday as a retreat for Hollywood’s biggest names.

Langston Hughes House (New York)

The top floor of the Italianate brownstone on East 127th Street in Manhattan’s Harlem neighborhood was home to the acclaimed poet, playwright, and novelist Langston Hughes for the last 20 years of his life. The 1869 building was where the Harlem Renaissance leader wrote I Wonder As I Wander and Montage of a Dream Deferred. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982, and from 2016 to 2019 it was home to the I, Too Arts Collective .

The Mount (Lenox, Massachusetts)

Author Edith Wharton took inspiration from Belton House in England, as well as French and Italian influences, when designing the house and grounds at the Mount , which was built with architects Ogden Codman, Jr., her coauthor of the book The Decoration of Houses , and Francis L.V. Hoppin. Wharton lived and worked there for 10 years before she and her husband, Teddy, sold the property in 1911. The Mount was declared a National Historic landmark in 1971 and is now a cultural center dedicated to Wharton’s life and work.

Monticello (Charlottesville, Virginia)

Thomas Jefferson began construction on his plantation, Monticello , in 1769 and found inspiration in the work of Andrea Palladio, as well as in ancient and Renaissance architecture. He later enlarged and remodeled the house beginning in 1796. The 43-room estate was Jefferson’s home until his death in 1826. Monticello is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and museum, where visitors can view exhibitions about Jefferson, the estate, and the enslaved people who lived and worked there.

Martin Luther King Jr. Birth Home (Atlanta)

Built in 1895, this Queen Anne–style home on Auburn Avenue in Atlanta was later purchased by Rev. Adam Daniel Williams. Williams’s daughter Christine and her husband, Michael King, would have three children there, including Michael Jr., who would later become known as Martin Luther King Jr. The civil rights leader would spend his first 12 years in the home and after his assassination in 1968, it was restored and turned into a museum. In January of 2018, the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, which includes the house, was designated a national historic park and later that year, the house was purchased by the National Park Foundation.

Gamble House (Pasadena, California)

Designed by architects Charles and Henry Greene for David and Mary Gamble, the Gamble house is one of the best examples of American Arts and Crafts architecture. The home was completed in 1908. It became a museum after it was deeded to the city of Pasadena and the University of Southern California in 1966. The home and its original furniture, which was also designed by Greene & Greene, have been beautifully conserved and the exterior was restored in the early 2000s.

Olana State Historic Site (Hudson, New York)

Painter Frederic Edwin Church designed his home in the Hudson River Valley on a hilltop site with the help of architect Calvert Vaux. Church was inspired by his travels, and incorporated Middle Eastern motifs (specifically Persian) alongside the Victorian architecture. The 250-acre estate is now a National Historic Landmark; the house showcases work by Church and the artist’s collection of decorative arts.

The African Meeting House (Boston)

The oldest surviving Black church in America, the African Meeting House—also known as First Independent Baptist Church and the African Baptist Church of Boston—was built in 1806 on Boston’s Becon Hill. Many well-known abolitionists spoke at the meeting house, including Frederick Douglass, Sarah Grimké, and William Lloyd Garrison, who founded the New England Anti-Slavery Society there in 1932. The building is now owned and operated by the Museum of African American History and is the final stop on the Black Heritage Trail.

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens (Miami)

The waterfront villa in Miami was built by James Deering, who hired artist and interior designer Paul Chalfin to create his vacation home with the help of architect Francis Burrall Hoffman Jr. Following Deering’s death in 1925, the estate served as a private, and later public, museum. The main house showcases more than 2,500 furnishings, artwork, and objects, and visitors can also explore the 10 acres of formal gardens, as well as forests and an impressive orchid collection.

Paul Laurence Dunbar House (Dayton, Ohio)

Acclaimed poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar purchased this 1894 brick home in Dayton, Ohio, in 1904 and lived there until his death in 1906. Following the death of his mother in 1934, the house was purchased by the state, and in 1936 it was designated as the first state memorial honoring an African American. The home is open to the public and displays Dunbar’s personal belongings, including the desk where he wrote much of his work, a sword given to him by President Theodore Roosevelt, and a bicycle built by his friends Orville and Wilbur Wright.

The Glass House (New Canaan, Connecticut)

Architect Philip Johnson’s home in Connecticut is an icon of modern architecture. The Glass House , completed in 1949, was revolutionary for its integration into the landscape and its use of materials. The 49-acre property is home to 14 structures, built between 1949 and 1995, including a sculpture gallery, a studio, and Ghost House, an architectural folly. The estate also hosts an impressive selection of 20th-century artwork collected by Johnson and his partner, curator David Whitney, including pieces by Frank Stella, Andy Warhol, and Robert Rauschenberg.

Drayton Hall (Charleston, South Carolina)

Set on the Ashley River, Drayton Hall was founded in 1738 and is now the oldest unrestored plantation house in America. The house is the first example of Palladian architecture in the country and is displayed unfurnished to allow the original materials and architectural details to take center stage. Today the estate is a National Trust for Historic Preservation site, and guests can tour the house and grounds, which includes one of the country’s oldest African-American cemeteries.

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens (Houston)

Philanthropist Ima Hogg and her brothers built the mansion in the River Oaks area of Houston between 1927 and 1928. Texas architect John F. Staub designed the house, taking inspiration from 18th-century Georgian and Spanish Creole architecture. The home’s 14 acres of gardens mix formal landscape design with natural woodlands. Hogg donated the property to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and it is now a house museum showcasing American paintings and decorative arts .

George Washington's Mount Vernon (Mount Vernon, Virginia)

George and Martha Washington’s plantation home was originally built by the president’s father in 1734. Washington expanded the house over 45 years, beginning in 1754, and transformed the one-and-a-half story house into a 21-room mansion. Many of the buildings on the property have been restored or reconstructed, such as the outbuildings where enslaved men and women worked, and a museum showcases artifacts from Washington’s life and presidency.

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10 historic homes in New Orleans to tour

From haunted to spectacular

As William Faulkner famously wrote, “The past is never dead. It’s not even past.” Nowhere does that feel more true than in his former hometown of New Orleans, where the city’s story is written in its brick-and-beam Creole cottages, bargeboard shotgun homes, and midcentury modern homes by the lakefront. The history of its architecture follows the history of its people, and with this in mind, Curbed New Orleans mapped 10 homes to tour, whether you’re a local or a tourist.

Pitot House

Home of the Louisiana Landmarks Society, this 19th-century structure was once home to New Orleans Mayor James Pitot. The pristine house remains furnished with antiques from the 19th century. It’s also the only colonial West Indies country house open to the public in the city and includes a museum and 10,000-square-foot garden on site.

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Part of the Louisiana State Museum system, this home offers a peek into the mid-19th century. Located near Jackson Square, this houses is filled with antiques and is furnished in a way that reflects upper-middle class life. This home may be one of the oldest standing apartments in the United States.

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Longue Vue House & Gardens

If you’re looking for more than a home to visit, check out this historic estate that holds one of New Orleans’s most famous house museums. Deemed a national historic landmark, this home’s garden, fountains, and groves space span over eight acres, including interactive areas for children.  

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House of Broel

A popular wedding venue, this Victorian mansion is a treat for those who appreciate details. Large chandeliers, elegant decor, and a grand ballroom are some of this home’s spectacular features. This home also holds a gallery of dollhouses built by previous House of Broel owner, Bonnie Broel.

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Gallier House

Built more than 150 years ago, this home is an elegant example of the Victorian-era lifestyle and design. It was one of the first to have both hot and cold running water in the mid-19th century. 

And, you’ve guessed it: This home belonged to famous architects James Gallier and his son James Gallier Jr.

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Hermann-Grima House

Spectators note this 18th-century home for its expansive outbuildings and courtyard. It is furnished with mid-19th century antiques, and nearly a third of them belonged to the Hermann or Grima families. 

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Rising Sun Bed & Breakfast

If you’re talking about historic homes in New Orleans, don’t overlook Algiers Point, New Orleans’s second oldest neighborhood. A year after 1895’s Great Fire of Algiers ravaged a 19th-century cottage, this historic shotgun double was built on the home’s foundation. While renovated, many of its original features are still intact.

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Beauregard-Keyes House

Architect Francois Correjolles built this beautifully restored home in 1826 for a wealthy auctioneer. Over the last 193 years, this home has had several affluent owners and was rented by General P.G.T. Beauregard shortly after the Civil War. With its manicured gardens and fountain, this home has one of the most beautiful courtyards in the French Quarter.

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Madame John's Legacy

One of the few pieces of architecture that survived the great fire of 1794 in the French Quarter, this 18th-century complex includes a main house, a kitchen, and a two-story dependency. Very few homes are as old as this historic property in the French Quarter, and it is one of the few remaining examples of the French Colonial style.

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Magnolia Mansion

Not far from the home once owned by Anne Rice , this mansion currently operates as a bed and breakfast. Built in 1858, this palatial home went through several affluent owners and the New Orleans Chapter of the American Red Cross. Rumor says spirits haunt this old home. 

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8 historic house tours in St. Louis

Step back in time with a visit to one or more local homes.

by Ryann Jenkins-LeFlore

December 14, 2023

Photography by Jeffrey Beall

Cabanne House

(Currently closed for construction. Check website for more information.) 

Built in 1819, the historic Cabanne House was named for Jean Pierre Cabanne, one of the area’s first settlers. The Second Empire style home was part of the master plan for Forest Park, and served as a residence for park superintendents and commissioners. Its architectural elements–high ceilings, tall windows, and a mansard roof–are hallmarks of the post-Civil War era. 

Tour Hours: Currently closed for construction. 

Address: 5300 Lindell

Photography by Matt Seidel

The Campbell House

Campbell House Museum

The Campbell House was the first house in the Lucas Place neighborhood. Built in 1851, it was home to fur trader and entrepreneur Robert Campbell and his family from 1894 to 1938. Now a museum, it contains an extensive collection of the Campbells’ original possessions.

Tour Hours: Wednesday-Saturdays from 10 a.m.. to 4 p.m.; Sundays 12 to 4 p.m. The house is open by appointment only on Mondays and Tuesdays. 

Address: 1508 Locust 

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The Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park, Kirkwood

The Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park 

The Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park was designed in 1950 by iconic 20th-century architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Russell Kraus and his wife, Ruth Goetz Kraus, commissioned Wright to design the home in the Usonian style. Located in Kirkwood, the residence was the architect’s first building in St. Louis and one of five in Missouri.

Tour Hours: 

Wednesday: 11:30 a.m and 1:00 p.m.

Friday: 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Saturday: 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1:00 p.m.

Sunday: 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. 

Address: 120 North Ballas 

Photography by Michael C. Daft

Magic Chef Mansion

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Located in the historic Compton Hill Reservoir Square neighborhood, the Magic Chef Mansion was built in 1908. Designed by Ernst Janssen for Charles Strockstrom, founder of the Quick Meal and Magic Chef Stove Company, the estate features original furniture and decor. 

Tour Hours: Open year round for tours. Schedule a tour here .

Address: 3400 Russell 

Tappmeyer House

Built from 1880 to 1884, the Tappmeyer Homestead was once a working farm to four generations of Tappmeyers. In 2003, the Victorian Italianate-style house was moved from its original location on Olive Street Road to Millennium Park, where it now serves as a public space for exhibits, tours, and functions. The first floor has been restored and holds a collection of period-appropriate furniture and decor.

Tour Hours: Open for self-guided tours during summer concerts at Millennium Park as well as every second and fourth Sunday from June through August, from noon to 4 p.m. The property is closed during the winter months. 

Address: Tappmeyer House, 2 Barnes West

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The Lemp Mansion

Built in the 1860s, the Lemp Mansion was purchased as a residence and auxiliary office by William J. Lemp, who used his massive brewery fortune to turn the thirty-three room house into a Victorian showplace. The Lemp mansion offers guided tours, dining, and overnight accommodations. 

Tour Hours: Every other Thursday from December throughAugust, with additional days added in September, October, and November. Start times vary between 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Call for more information. 

Address: 3322 Demenil 

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Thomas Sappington House

Thomas Sappington House 

The Thomas Sappington House was built in 1808 in the Federal style. Named for Thomas Sappington, whose family was one of the first to settle in St. Louis County, the brick mansion has been meticulously restored and elegantly refurbished. The house is bordered by period flower and herb gardens. Visitors to the home will experience life as its inhabitants did in the early 1800s. 

Museum and Library Hours: The Thomas Sappington house is open on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and the third Saturday of the month, from 11:00 a.m.  to 2:00 p.m. 

Address: 1015 Sappington 

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Tower Grove House

The Tower Grove house was built in 1849 by architect George Barnett as the country home of Missouri Botanical Garden founder Henry Shaw. In the years following Shaw’s death in 1889, Dr. William Trelease, the Garden’s first appointed director, and his wife Julia, lived at the house. This Italianate-style residence now shares the stories and legacies of Shaw on the western side of the house, and the Trelease family in the eastern bedrooms on the second floor. In 1953, it opened as a historic house museum.

Tour Hours: From April through December, the house is open Wednesday-Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Address: 4344 Shaw

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The early industrialists of Milwaukee left a few legacies to Wisconsin's largest city. Their names grace factories, streets, neighborhoods and public places, and some of their beautiful homes still stand as a testament to a bygone era. Visit any of the mansions on this list for a fun lesson in architecture and you'll often get a great dose of Milwaukee history along the way.

Pabst Mansion

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The  Pabst Mansion is a must-see stop for those interested in Milwaukee's storied history as the one-time " beer capital of the world ," as well as for fans of historical architecture. Completed in 1892, the mansion is considered today to be a fine example of Flemish Renaissance Revival architecture . Saved from the wrecking ball in the seventies, today the Pabst Mansion is open to the public as a museum, and a popular place for weddings, wedding receptions, and other private parties.

Where: 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee

Schuster Mansion

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Built in 1891, the ​​ Schuster Mansion is an eclectic castle-like home built primarily in the German Renaissance Revival style. It is also notable for the bright red of its color palette. Commissioned by George J. Schuster, the mansion was designed by the firm of Crane and Barkhausen and has attained historical significance as one of the earliest and most flamboyant of the German Renaissance Revival style houses—quite popular in 1890s Milwaukee—designed by that firm. Today the mansion is a popular bed and breakfast, though the general public can also visit during their once-monthly "high tea" events without having to book a room.

Where: 3209 W. Wells St., Milwaukee

Villa Terrace

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A slice of Italy perched on a bluff above Lake Michigan , Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum was originally the home of Lloyd Smith, one-time leader of the A.O. Smith Corporation, and his family. Designed and built in 1923 by architect David Adler, the home is truly an Italian Renaissance-style villa, complete with acres of formal gardens overlooking the (sometimes) blue waters of Lake Michigan. Today, Villa Terrace is open to the public as a decorative arts museum and is a popular spot for hosting beautiful special events.

Where: 2220 N. Terrace Ave., Milwaukee

Villa Filomena

Villa Filomena 

The oldest residence on this list, Villa Filomena,  was built in 1874 as the home of Milwaukee shipping magnate Captain Robert Patrick Fitzgerald. A Victorian mansion of the Italianate style, this beautiful building was cycled through many owners and incarnations before being renamed Villa Filomena and opened as a venue available for special event rental. Technically, Villa Filomena is not open to public tour, but chances are Milwaukee residents could still find themselves within the villa's walls on special occasions.

Where:  1119 N. Marshall St., Milwaukee

Charles Allis Art Museum

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Built in 1911, ​​the  Charles Allis Art Museum is a beautiful Tudor-style mansion located on Milwaukee's Prospect Avenue. The home is now a showcase for the Allis' extensive collection of paintings, prints, sculpture, ceramics, and more, as well as a popular place for hosting special events. Designed by famed architect Alexander Eschweiler and built by Charles Allis of the Allis-Chalmers Corporation, the mansion was always intended by the Allis family to become a gift—along with the extensive art collection within—to the people of Milwaukee.

Where:  1801 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee

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11 Historic Homes in Savannah You Can Actually Visit

February 10, 2020 By Caroline Eubanks Leave a Comment

Savannah , Georgia has one of the nation’s most carefully preserved historic districts. And it wouldn’t have been possible without some forward-thinking residents who saved historic homes from being bulldozed in the 1960s.

Some historic homes are managed independently while others are handled by the Historic Savannah Foundation . Like in Charleston , you can now visit many of these homes, which have been turned into museums, inns, and even restaurants.

Additional private homes are open on seasonal tours of homes. Visit Savannah has great information on historic homes.

A Note On Plantations:  These homes have a dark history that shouldn’t be ignored. Only you can decide whether this is something you’re interested in doing. Read  this post  for more perspectives on both sides of the debate.

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Savannah House Tours and Tickets

Each of these homes has its own ticketing process, but you can also purchase combination tickets to see more than one. For example, Old Town Trolley Tours has a package that includes admission to the Davenport House and the Andrew Low House. The Owens-Thomas House can be visited in conjunction with the Telfair Museums.

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The Harper Fowlkes House is a Greek Revival historic home dating back to 1842. It was saved by preservationist Alida Harper Fowlkes, who bequeathed it to the Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Georgia in 1985.

The home is known for its antiques, with items like 19th-century china, early portraiture from colonial Georgia , and Rococo sculptures. Fowlkes was herself an antiques dealer. The gardens are also stunning.

They operate tours on Monday and Wednesday to Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. They also allow you to make appointments. Tickets cost $12 for adults, $6 for students, and free for those under 12. The Harper Fowlkes House is located at 230 Barnard Street, near Orleans Square.

Davenport House

The Davenport House Museum was one of Savannah ‘s first historic house museums and the Historic Savannah Foundation was created solely to save it from demolition. Built in 1820, the two-and-a-half-story brick structure was the home of Isaiah Davenport, his family, and his slaves.

In 1955, the home was nearly demolished to make room for a parking lot. The gardens have been partially restored to feature the plants of coastal Georgia that would have existed during the Davenports’ time.

Tours run Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday from 1 to 4 pm. They last around 40 minutes and the garden is self-guided. It’s also a popular stop for a Savannah ghost tour .

Tickets are $9 for adults, $5 for children, and free for those under 6. The house is located at 324 E. State Street, near Columbia Square.

Andrew Low House

The Andrew Low House was built in 1848 in the Italianate style for the self-made Scottish immigrant. He became Savannah’s wealthiest citizen through the cotton trade. Over the years, his lavish home hosted Robert E. Lee and the Earl of Roxbury.

The house was owned by his descendants until the death of his daughter-in-law, Juliette Gordon Low, who had a house nearby. The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in the State of Georgia purchased it in 1928 and it opened to the public in 1950.

Tours are offered on Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday from 12 to 4 pm. Tickets are $12 for adults, $11 for seniors, AAA and AARP members, and Girl Scouts, and free for active military. The Andrew Low House is located at 329 Abercorn Street, around the corner from the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.

Visit on the Garden & Historic Homes Tour , which stops by the Low, Mercer, and Green Houses.

Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace

The Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace was the home of the founder of the Girl Scouts, Juliette Gordon Low. She was born at the home in 1860 and lived here for most of her life growing up. She returned later in life when her husband died.

In 1912, she got the idea of the Girl Scouts of America here. Girl Scout troops from all over the world visit the home, which includes much of the house’s original furnishings. In 1953, the home was purchased by the GSA to operate as a museum. Exhibits include early uniforms from the troops.

Tours run around 40 minutes and cover Low’s life and areas of the home. Tickets are $12 for adults, seniors, students, and military, $10 for Girl Scouts, and free for children under 4.

Tours run every Monday to Saturday but tour times vary. The Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace is located at 10 East Oglethorpe Avenue, south of Wright Square.

Mercer-Williams House

The Mercer-Williams House was built in the Italianate style in the 1860s for General Hugh W. Mercer, the great-grandfather of acclaimed songwriter Johnny Mercer. But a few years later, it was sold to John Wilder.

In 1969, the most famous owner, Jim Williams bought the property. It was here that Williams murdered Danny Hansford, featured in “The Book” Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil . Williams painstakingly restored the home and furnished it with antiques he’d collected over the years.

The house then passed to his sister Dorothy Kingery, who continues to live in the home and support restoration efforts. Tours operate from around 10:30 am to 4:10 pm Monday to Saturday and 12 to 4 pm on Sunday.

Tickets are $12.50 for adults and $8 for students. The Mercer-Williams House is located at 429 Bull Street, right on Monterey Square.

Visit on the Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Walking Tour of Savannah , which discusses the importance of the home in the book and subsequent movie.

Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home

Acclaimed author Flannery O’Connor lived in Savannah from 1925 to 1938 when she moved to Milledgeville . The  Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home  now operates as a museum on her life after her cousin, and neighbor, Katie later purchased the home.

It’s been restored to how it would have looked when the family lived here thanks to generous contributions from director Jerry Bruckheimer. The home also hosts lectures including past talks by authors Pat Conroy and Roxane Gay.

The home is open for tours Monday to Wednesday and Thursday to Sunday from 1 to 4 pm. Guided tours last 30 minutes and are $8 for adults, $6 for students and military, and free for children under 12. The Flannery O’Connor Home is located at 207 E Charlton Street, near Troup Square.

Green Meldrim House

The Green Meldrim House was built in the 1850s in the Gothic Revival style for English cotton merchant Charles Green. In 1864, Mr. Green invited General Sherman to use the home as Union headquarters during the occupation of Savannah during the Civil War.

It was passed to Green’s son in 1881 and in 1892, the house was purchased by Judge Peter W. Meldrim. His family continued to own it until 1943 when the Green Meldrim House to the neighboring St. John’s Episcopal Church. It now operates as their Parish House.

Tours are operated on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10 am to 4 pm and Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. The Green Meldrim House is located at 14 W Macon Street, right on Madison Square.

Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters

The Owens-Thomas House was built in 1816 in the Regency style for merchant Richard Richardson and his family and slaves. The family suffered financially and sold it.

In 1824, Mary Maxwell operated it as a boarding house. It’s most well known for being where the Marquis de Lafayette gave a speech to the locals during his stay.

By 1830, it was the home of Mayor George Welshman Owens and later, granddaughter Margaret Gray Thomas. It became a museum in 1954.

It had the first indoor plumbing in the country, created by architect William Jay, who went on to create homes in Charleston and his native England.

Tours are offered from Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday to Monday from 12 to 5 pm. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and military, $15 for students, and $5 for children.

The 45-minute tours visit the carriage house, slave quarters, and cellar. The Owens-Thomas House is located at 124 Abercorn Street, on Oglethorpe Square.

Visit the home with the combination Owens Thomas House & Slave Quarters and Telfair Museums Ticket .

Scarbrough House at The Ships of the Sea Museum

The Scarbrough House was built in 1819 for William Scarbrough, the owner of the steamship Savannah , the first to cross the Atlantic Ocean. Built in the Greek Revival style, it is one of the earliest examples of this type of architecture in the South.

In 1820, Scarbrough was in great debt and his house and furnishings were sold to a relative. By 1878, it became a school for African American children and continued until 1962. It was abandoned for a time before being restored by the Savannah Historic Foundation.

In 1995, it was acquired by the Ships of the Sea Museum and completely restored, including the portico and garden. Today the museum has pieces like models of the Wanderer and Titanic as well as maritime antiques.

The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. Admission is $9 for adults, $7 for students, seniors, military, and AAA members. Children under 5 are free.

The Scarbrough House at the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum is located at 41 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, just a few blocks from River Street.

Visit the William Scarbrough House with the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum Self-Guided Tour .

Sorrel-Weed House

The Sorrel-Weed House was built for French Haitian merchant Francis Sorrel in the 1830s in the Greek Revival style. The site was where the Battle of Savannah took place in 1779. The Sorrel family lived there through the Civil War and even hosted Robert E. Lee.

Local businessman Henry D. Weed purchased the house in 1862 and it remained in his family until 1914. The home opened to the public in 1940 and features antebellum antiques. It’s also been featured on the show Ghost Hunters for its dark history.

Architecture and ghost tours are offered daily, lasting sixty minutes, and vary based on the tour type. Tours are $10 for adults and $6 for children. The Sorrel-Weed House is located at 6 W Harris Street, north of Madison Square.

Telfair Academy

The Telfair Academy was built in 1819 as a Neoclassical mansion from architect William Jay, who worked on many Savannah homes. Alexander Telfair lived here until passing it on to his sister Mary, who turned it into an art museum.

Opened in 1886, it’s the oldest public art museum in the South and the first museum in the United States founded by a woman. The collection includes American and European works from the Telfair family. The most well-known piece is the Bird Girl, which graced the cover of  Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil . 

Tours are offered from Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday to Monday from 12 to 5 pm. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and military, $15 for students, and $5 for children. Telfair Academy is located at 121 Barnard Street, south of namesake Telfair Square.

Historic Savannah Restaurants

Some of Savannah’s historic homes and buildings have taken on a new life as restaurants.

The Pirate’s House

The Pirate’s House was built around 1753 on the site of the Trustee’s Garden, an early agricultural project. The building itself is said to be one of the oldest standing structures in the state and the oldest continuously operating restaurant.

It became a tavern and boarding house, hosting seafaring pirates and even Robert Louis Stevenson stayed here while working on  Treasure Island . 

The building fell into disrepair but was saved in 1945 by Mary Hillyer, wife of the Savannah Gas Company owner. In 1953, it opened as a tea room.

Today the popular restaurant has some of the best fried chicken anywhere, not to mention a stellar Southern food buffet. The Pirate’s House is located at 20 East Broad Street, right off River Street.

The Olde Pink House

The Olde Pink House is one of the most well-known restaurants in Savannah, set in a Colonial mansion. It was built in 1771 as the Habersham House for James Habersham Jr., who lived here until 1800. It later operated as a bank and then Union headquarters during the Civil War.

Preservationist Alida Harper Fowlkes not only restored ten homes but also operated The Georgian Tea Room in the basement of the Pink House in 1929.

In 1992, it became a restaurant serving traditional Southern food. The Olde Pink House is located at 23 Abercorn Street, right on Reynolds Square.

Historic Savannah Inns and Bed and Breakfasts

Many of these formerly private homes now operate as Savannah’s historic inns and bed and breakfasts .

The Hamilton-Turner Inn was built in 1873 for businessman Samuel Pugh Hamilton near Lafayette Square. In 1915, it was sold to Dr. Francis Turner and in the 1960s it was saved from demolition. Today the home has 17 rooms with clawfoot tubs.

Kehoe House, Historic Inns of Savannah Collection near Columbia Square is one of Savannah’s finest properties. Built in 1892 for William Kehoe, it was also saved from demolition before becoming an inn in 1990.

The Alida Hotel is a newly built boutique hotel overlooking River Street, named for Alida Harper Fowlkes. It has trendy rooms, a restaurant, and three bars.

About Caroline Eubanks

Caroline Eubanks is the editor of this website, a Lowell Thomas award-winning travel writer, and the author of This Is My South: The Essential Travel Guide to the Southern States. Her stories from the South have appeared in National Geographic Traveler, Afar, Thrillist, Roads and Kingdoms, and BBC Travel.

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11 Incredible Historical Homes You Should Visit in Kentucky

We're celebrating the Bluegrass State by taking a tour of its most fascinating and beautiful historical architecture.

From the home that inspired one of the most popular songs in American history to the home that helped put the Bourbon Trail on the map, Kentucky's fascinating historical architecture doesn't disappoint. Here are 11 homes you should definitely see while visiting the Bluegrass State.

My Old Kentucky Home

John Rowan, the original owner of this Federal-style mansion in Bardstown, served many important roles over the course of his lifetime: as Kentucky's Secretary of State, as a member of the state's House of Representatives, and as a U.S. Senator, to name just a few. He also happened to be related to renowned composer Stephen Collins Foster, who wrote an anti-slavery ballad entitled "Poor Uncle Tom, Goodnight," based in part on his memories visiting Federal Hill (the home's official name). The title of the song was later changed to "My Old Kentucky Home."

Foster's ballad is widely considered to be one of the most influential songs in American culture. Today, it is estimated that there are over 2,500 published versions of the song.

One of the nation's finest examples of Greek Revival architecture can be found situated on 40 picturesque acres in the town of Georgetown. Completed in 1857, Ward Hall has garnered attention from architecture buffs for its exceptional level of intactness (even the basement retains its original servants working and sleeping rooms). Measuring more than 12,000 square feet, the home boasts 27-foot high Corinthian columns and majestic 20-foot wide front steps. It was built as a summer home for Junius and Matilda Ward, whose families held great political and economic influence in the area.

Ward Hall is operated by The Ward Hall Preservation Foundation , which raised over $1,000,000 to purchase the home in 2004 and continues its fundraising efforts to restore and maintain this remarkable piece of history. The home is open to the public on select weekends, and other times by appointment.

Jesse R. Zeigler House

When one thinks of Kentucky, Frank Lloyd Wright rarely comes to mind. But the acclaimed architect did design one home here during his lifetime, and it's worth a look-see if driving through Frankfort, even if only from the street (No peeking inside; this one's privately owned). Reverend Zeigler met Wright by chance during a trip to Europe, and commissioned the architect to design the home for him and his family. Constructed in 1910, the Zeigler home displays classic elements of the Wright style, including bold horizontal lines and striking leaded art glass windows.

Loretta Lynn's Birthplace

In the song "Coal Miner's Daughter," country music legend Loretta Lynn croons, "Well, I was born a coal miner's daughter in a cabin on a hill in Butcher Holler..." Loretta's modest childhood home still exists today in Butcher Holler (part of the mining community of Van Lear) and it's a far cry from the opulent Tennessee mansion she purchased after rising to stardom. To get there, you'll have to drive 2 miles past Webb's Grocery; proprietor Herman Webb, who conducts tours of the home, is Loretta's brother.

Loudoun House

If castellated Gothic Revival villas are your Achilles heel, make your way to the Lexington Art League , housed in the circa 1850 Loudoun House. The speculator mansion was built by one of American history's most prominent architects, Andrew Jackson Davis, for the cousin of Francis Scott Key, who wrote the lyrics to the national anthem. The Loudoun House Gallery is open for tours at select times during the week.

All of Old Louisville

If you're a fan of towers, turrets and pink palaces , you'll feel like a kid in a candy store while meandering through Old Louisville, which contains the third largest national historic district in the United States and the largest one comprised primarily of Victorian architecture. It's not technically the oldest part of Louisville (it was actually an early suburb) but it's arguably the city's most colorful district—featuring an array of whimsical mansions and townhouses comprising over 45 blocks, including the spectacular Richardsonian Romanesque-style Conrad-Caldwell House.

Bill Monroe's Boyhood Home

Prior to 2001, the childhood home of the so-called "Father of Bluegrass Music" was in a state of terrible disrepair. Following Monroe's death, the home was purchased by the group now known as The Bill Monroe Bluegrass Music Foundation, who restored it to its original 1917 appearance and outfitted the interior with period furnishings and Monroe family heirlooms. It operates today as the Bill Monroe Museum , offering regular guided tours and musical events. Stop by on select dates for some old-fashioned "Pickin on the Porch."

Henry Clay may have adored his Lexington estate even more than he coveted a good mint julep (the former senator is often credited with the drink's rise to fame). Three years prior to his death, he famously wrote, "I am in one respect better off than Moses. He died in sight of, without reaching, the Promised Land. I occupy as good a farm as any that he would have found, if he had reached it; and it has been acquired not by hereditary descent, but by my own labor." Named for the abundance of ash trees on the property, the home in which Clay lived for most of his adult life is today one of Kentucky's most beloved landmarks. Guided tours of the home are offered on a regular basis; the grounds are open to the public year-round.

Mary Todd Lincoln House

Mary Todd Lincoln's large childhood home in Lexington wasn't built as a house; it served as an inn and tavern before the Todd family moved there in 1832. Though Lexington housed only seven thousand residents in the 1830s, it was known for its sophistication, and the Todds floated in the upper crust of Lexington society. Mary lived in the home for seven years, and is said to have brought her new husband to visit her family there after her marriage in 1842. Tours of the home are offered throughout most of the year. Abraham Lincoln came from more humble roots; stop by the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace in Hodgenville to see a reconstructed version of the log cabin in which the 16th President was born.

T. Jeremiah Beam House

No visit to Kentucky would be complete without a stop or two along the Bourbon Trail. If you prefer to stare at a beautiful old home while downing a glass of America's Native Spirit, head to the Jim Beam American Stillhouse in Clermont for a distillery tour and a photo op in front of the T. Jeremiah Beam house. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has been home to generations of Beam distillers. Built in 1911 as a boarding house for distillery workers, it was renovated after Prohibition by T. Jeremiah Beam (Jim's son), who moved into the house to keep an eye on neighboring operations.

Locust Grove

Quite a few American luminaries wined and dined at Locust Grove , the circa 1792 Louisville estate of William & Lucy Croghan. Presidents James Monroe and Andrew Jackson, artist John James Audubon, Cassius Marcellus Clay, and Lewis and Clark are just a few of the prominent figures to have passed through the gates. It also served as the home of Louisville founder and Revolutionary War hero George Rogers Clark (Lucy's) brother, who lived here for the last several years of his life. Today, 55 acres remain with the house, which is open daily for tours.

While you're in Louisville, head over to nearby Farmington , a stunning circa 1816 plantation set on 18 acres offering such festivities as a Derby breakfast and summer jazz festival.

Writer Elizabeth Finkelstein is a self-proclaimed old house addict on a lifelong hunt for her perfect historic home. From big Victorian fixer-uppers to tiny colonials to mid-century modern masterpieces, Elizabeth believes that the best homes show the charm of having been loved over time. She chronicles it all on her website CIRCA Old Houses, which showcases beautiful old houses for sale across the country. See more at CircaOldHouses.com.

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Holidays are bright and colourful, we all love them because they form a ray of light amongst the grey monotony of the daily grind. Arbat is a real street-holiday, where it is always noisy and fun: people meet, walk, watch the performances of talented street artists with clowns, singers and dancers strutting their stuff. Right on the pavement, artists proudly exhibit their works.

There is a very special atmosphere here that has long attracted representatives of the creative intelligentsia. L. Tolstoy and S. Yesenin, A. Pushkin and his young wife N. Goncharov, A. Blok and B. Pasternak are fondly remembered by the hallowed paving stones along Arbat. It is of no surprise that the heroes of the famous novel ‘War and Peace’ were ‘registered’.

We would like to invite you to take a walk with us along the historic Old Arbat! We will talk about the history and architecture of the most romantic street in Moscow.

• You will hear a lot of interesting facts about the grand houses that were located here and their wealthy residents.
• You will learn how a once inexpensive inn for carriage drivers has since turned into one of the best restaurants in the capital!
• You will see the famous house where A. Pushkin and N. Goncharova spent their honeymoon and stand at the wall dedicated to the memory of post punk/new wave icon Viktor
• You will be carried away down the beautiful side streets such as: Bolshaya Afanasyevsky, Nikolopeskovsky, Filippovsky, Krivoarbatsky. In a bygone era, these streets were part of Arbat and were bustling with its spirit.

B.Okudzhava dedicated some of his lyrical poems to Arbat, his favourite street from childhood. A. Rybakov, author of the famous novel ‘Children of the Arbat’ also lived here. There is also a little corner of Bulgakov's Moscow on Arbat - the former Torgsin store (now the ‘The Seventh Continent’), where the novel ‘The Master and Margarita’ unfolded.

Every house on Arbat is a piece of history, and we will dive into this history head first.

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Everyone In Ohio Should Visit These 13 Homes For Their Incredible History

April is the Ohio staff writer for Only in Your State. She is an Ohio native with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. With more than 10 years of writing experience and a background in news reporting for Ohio newspapers, she's published pieces in multiple print and online publications. When she's not on deadline or chasing after her toddler, she's hunting for hidden gems in Ohio or getting lost in a good book.

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Ohio is home to several historic homes that once housed individuals who significantly influenced the course of history—for both our state and nation. The following homes are worth a day trip for visitors  to tour and temporarily travel back in time.

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Ever see a gorgeous home and wish you could peek inside? You can with these 15 gorgeous, historic, architecturally significant houses -- ranging from a pint-sized Frank Lloyd Wright gem to the sprawling mansion of an early Detroit auto-industry widow.

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Honolulu House

In the mid-1800's, Michigan Supreme Court justice Abner Pratt briefly served as a U.S. ambassador to the Kingdom of Hawaii; when he returned to his home in Marshall, Mich., he set to work designing a home reminiscent of a Hawaiian palace, complete with an enormous front porch and an interior splashed with tropical murals. The unusual home is now a museum and headquarters for the Marshall Historical Society.  Tour info here.

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Meyer May House

In 1908, a prominent Grand Rapids clothier commissioned Frank Lloyd Wright to design this home in the city's Heritage Hill neighborhood. The house, now owned by the furniture company Steelcase, is hailed as an exceptional example of "Prairie School" design, an architectural style marked by prairie-horizon-invoking horizontal lines: in windows, eaves, and in the case of the Meyer May House, even strips of gold glass inlaid into the grout of the home's brick fireplaces. Tour info here .

The Whitney

Nineteenth-century lumber baron David Whitney Jr. was once the richest man in Detroit—when adjusted for inflation, this 1894-built home would have cost more than $9 million today. This rose-colored granite mansion has 52 rooms, Tiffany stained-glass windows, oak and mahogany woodwork, and a grand hall entrance with a gorgeous bronze balustraded staircase ( see inside here ). Today the mansion is home to the Whitney restaurant, which offers " Champagne tours " of the home.

Saarinen House dining room. Copyright Balthazar Korab/Cranbrook Archives.

Saarinen House

This home on the campus of Cranbrook Academy of Art is considered the Art Deco masterpiece of Finnish-American architect Eliel Saarinen, who designed it as a residence and studio for himself and his wife, sculptor and textile artist Loja Saarinen. The jaw-dropping interior features the family's furnishings, including original pieces designed and created by the Saarinens and their son, Eero, who'd grow up to become a master of American 20th-century architecture.  Tour info here.

Photo Courtesy of the Alden B. Dow Archives

Aden B. Dow House

Alden B. Dow apprenticed with Frank Lloyd Wright before making his own mark on American architecture. His 1936-built Midland home exemplifies his particular style of blending design with the natural landscape, as the home is practically hugged by a pond, creating beautiful light and a "floating" conference room that sits 18 inches below the water level. Tour info here .

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Edsel and Eleanor Ford House

Renowned Detroit architect Albert Kahn designed this Grosse Pointe Shores mansion for Edsel Ford (son of auto titan Henry Ford) and Eleanor Ford, Edsel's wife. The Lake St. Clair manse, finished in 1927, was modeled after English Cotswold cottages ( see inside here ) and set on a gorgeous piece of property landscaped by prominent American landscape architect Jens Jensen. Tour info here .

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Cranbrook House & Gardens

Albert Kahn was also tapped to design this English Arts-and-Crafts-inspired home for Michigan publishing power-couple George Booth (of Booth Publishing Co.) and Ellen Warren Scripps, daughter of the founder of the Detroit News. The Bloomfield Hills home was finished in 1908 ( see inside here ), though two more decades would be spent furnishing it with exquisite art pieces and commissioned works from the American Arts and Crafts movement. Tour info here.

Castle Farms

This sprawling stone manor has an eclectic history, ranging from a bucolic early-20th-century dairy farm to a 1970's rock 'n' roll venue. Modeled after castles in Normandy, France, the place was originally built in 1918 by Albert Loeb, then the vice president of Sears, Roebuck and Company, as a showcase farm for prized livestock and his company's farm equipment. Castle Farms is now primarily an event space, with historic guided tours  available.

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Turner-Dodge House

When this Classic Revival-style home ( more photos here ) was built in 1858 for James and Marion Turner, two of the Capitol City's first residents, it was the largest building in Lansing — until, of course, the Capitol was finished 20 years later. Tours available  through the city's parks and rec department.

Photo via Wikimedia Commons | Andrew Jameson

The Hoatson House

Thomas H. Hoatson made his fortune with an Arizona-based mining company, but he chose to build his grand estate on the Keweenaw Peninsula, where he'd graduated high school and briefly worked in the mines of Calumet. His exquisite four-story, 13,000-square-foot Classic Revival home was finished in 1907 and included details like hand-painted murals, elephant-leather walls, a 1,200-square-foot wraparound tile porch, and other luxuries. It is now the Laurium Manor Inn. See website for tour details .

Photography by James Haefner. Courtesy of Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research.

Smith House

Famously called "my little gem" by its architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, this Bloomfield Hills home was designed for a pair of Detroit Public School teachers who were determined to live in a Wright house, even with their middle-class budget. The 1,800-square-foot home was finished in 1950 and had features typical of Wright's so-called Usonian style: small, single-story, L-shaped homes with heating provided by passive-solar design and radiant-floor technology. Tour info here.

Meadow Brook Hall | photo via Instagram user detroitdiane

Meadowbrook Hall & Gardens

This glorious 1929-built Tudor-revival manse in Rochester Hills was originally the home of Matilda Dodge Wilson, widow of early Detroit auto titan John Dodge, and her second husband, Alfred Wilson. The 110-room estate is filled with rich, original furnishings ( see inside here ) and is flanked by meticulously maintained gardens, all of which may be toured. Tour info here .

MLive file photo | Robert Maxwell 

W.K. Kellogg Manor House

Breakfast cereal inventor W.K. Kellogg wanted a summer residence not far from his company's operations in Battle Creek, so he had this stately Tudor built on 32 acres overlooking nearby Gull Lake in 1926. Custom details included light fixtures and sconces crafted by a prominent Grand Rapids sculptor; a hand-carved oak staircase that took two years to complete; and a repeating motif of the number seven, Kellogg's favorite number. The home now serves as a Michigan State University biological station and conference center, with an exquisite interior recreated by referring to Kellogg's saved Marshall Fields receipts.  Guided and self-guided tours are available.

Via Wikimedia Commons | Notorious4Life

Thompson House

Considered to be one of the finest examples of Queen Anne architecture in the entire state, this beauty in Hudson, Mich. was built for banker Gamaliel Ingham Thompson. The house remained in the Thompson family for four generations, with the structure's original features unchanged. It now serves as a museum and heritage center, not only for its architectural significance but for the family's extensive art collection. Tour info available online .

MLive file photo | Tanya Moutzalias

Henry Ford Estate (Fair Lane Mansion)

This 31,000-square-foot Dearborn mansion known as Fair Lane was the final home for Henry and Clara Ford. The house, situated along the Rouge River, blended Midwestern Prairie School and English country manor styles, and the sprawling property included everything from a hydroelectric dam to a pint-sized farm built for the enjoyment of the Fords' grandchildren. Inventor Thomas Edison visited so frequently he had his own suite of rooms here. The home is currently undergoing painstaking restoration , and is therefore closed to interior tours, but meanwhile the grounds are open on weekdays at no charge.  Details here.

Photo via Wikimedia user Andrew Jameson

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Law enforcement agencies searched a Moscow man’s family home Tuesday looking for evidence regarding his missing 2-year-old daughter and his fiancée who all are believed to be in Mexico, authorities said.

Moscow Police Chief Anthony Dahlinger said the search warrant was used for 1936 E. F St. where Moscow and Pullman police, Latah County Sheriff’s Office, Idaho State Police and FBI agents converged.

The warrant authorized the search of 21-year-old Aaron D. Aung’s family residence, vehicles and people, Pullman police said in a Facebook post.

Dahlinger declined to provide specific details about the search.

Pullman police said earlier this month that Aung and his fiancée, 21-year-old Nadia Cole, likely fled to Mexico in a black 2014 Cadillac XTS with the Idaho license plate number 1L5147U.

Seraya Aung Harmon, believed to be traveling with the couple, was last seen May 29. She was scheduled to be returned to her mother in Pullman June 3, according to a Pullman police news release.

Pullman police operations commander Aaron Breshears said Tuesday first-degree custodial interference is the only charge Aung is facing from Pullman police. He said police continue to investigate, and charges could be amended based on the findings of the investigation.

Cole also was reported missing May 28 to the Port of Seattle Police Department. According to Port of Seattle spokesperson Perry Cooper, Cole was last seen leaving the airport at a light rail station after she left her belongings with her family to use the restroom. The family was about to board a flight to Germany, Cooper said.

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Breshears said the car that police believe they drove to Mexico is registered to Aung’s father.

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Breshears said Tuesday police are continuing their efforts to bring the 2-year-old home.

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