Mr. May lived in the house with his wife, Marena, and their daughter. Now the museum is home to over 6,000 antique items. The oldest is probably a baby doll that is thought to be about 200 years old. Another old item is the wood mantle in the living room or parlor. It has been there ever since the house was built.
Renovations currently being done on the house include replacing the porch and second story railings.
There is talk about painting the house like a Painted Lady, which is basically a striped pattern with each floor a different color. Preserving the Heritage Museum is important in order to have a place to store and research antique items that would be lost or scattered otherwise. The museum also provides a place to display items so everyone can have the chance to view them and learn more about the history of the area. The museum accepts donations of items, even ones that need repair, so that they can continue to enrich the exhibit for visitors.