Architectural plans are drawn for the kitchen addition. The original colonial kitchen no longer existed after the house was enlarged around 1825. The addition of the kitchen will greatly enhance our ability to describe life around 1788-1825, and will permit demonstrations of period cooking. Funding for the structure has been obtained and construction should be completed by April 2001. The kitchen addition will also permit the installation of a handicapped-accessible rest room, a visitors center in the basement, and a small kitchenette to be used by caterers and for teas at the house.
Restoration is needed to remove some modern appointments.
Lighting fixtures, current rest room and kitchenette, and some heating ductwork will be removed. A back stairway and the middle bedroom will be restored. Restoration of our circa 1860 melodeon. This small organ-like instrument has a beautiful cabinet and could be used for intimate concerts in the house. While funding is available for the actual construction, we are asking the public for assistance in completing the projects.