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Hearthstone Historic House Museum Admission Ticket

Hearthstone Historic House Museum Admission Ticket

Overview

The Hearthstone is a large, beautifully restored Queen Anne Victorian Style home built in 1882 by Henry J. Rogers, Superintendent of the Appleton Paper and Pulp Mill. On September 30, 1882, Hearthstone was the first house in the world to be lit by an Edison central hydroelectric power station. The house retains many unique, genuine features, including the original Thomas Edison electroliers and light switches.

City: Green Bay & Door County

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $10.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $10.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Professional guide

Route and map

Meeting point

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Appleton
625 W Prospect Ave,

This ticket provides direct entry into the attraction

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The first floor and lower level of the mansion are wheelchair accessible via an electric lift. The only means of access to the second floor are stairs, due to the historic nature of the mansion.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival

What To Expect

Hearthstone Historic House Museum

Appleton, Wisconsin was one of the first three cities in the world to be lit by an Edison central power station, the other two being New York and London. This was all due to Henry J. Rogers, who decided to invest in Edison’s power station in order to light two paper mills and his home. Since it became a museum in 1987, Hearthstone’s focus is to preserve the house and its artifacts to re-create a historical experience based on its Thomas A. Edison heritage for the cultural enjoyment and educational benefit of the public through its many exhibits and programs. Guided tours through Hearthstone are offered as well as a chance to explore the various educational exhibits. All tours are guided by trained docents who discuss the history of the house, its unique place in history, its architecture, and the families who have lived there for over 100 years. The exhibits you'll see are dedicated to Edison, his inventive legacy, electricity, and the history of hydroelectricity at the Hearthstone.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (18)

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787lynnef

Apr 2022

The tour guide spent an hour and a half with us and was very enthusiastic about the museum and it's history. I learned a lot and appreciated the time and effort he put into our tour. Even without the history, this is a beautiful home and it's great to look at all the details and decorations. Absolutely worth the price of admission!

Wife2golfer

Apr 2022

I took the “Nooks and Crannies” tour at Hearthstone today and it was a great experience. The guide was informative and wonderful. So many interesting stories were shared about the house as well as many things they are still trying to learn about the house. The attention to detail for furnishing and decorating was excellent. I highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host

Apr 2022

Thank you for the kind words. This was the first day of this tour type. The available dates sold out almost immediately, so we will be adding dates soon. Your guide was our Curation Director, Ann Larson. She has a quite impressive resume of education and experience, and has been involved with Hearthstone since it's inception as a museum.

Vàlerie H

Feb 2022

Our guide George was excellent. The tour took a little more than an hour and was amazing. George took the time to give a lot of history and answer all of our questions. This would not be good for small children as there are many expensive breakables. If you like history and can climb a few stairs this the tour for you.