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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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hannahjA1475RI

Dec 2019

Gorgeous home with amazing history behind it. The tour guide was fun, friendly and extremely informative answered all questions and made the tour very fun!! Highly recommend to anyone interested in history or just love beautiful homes!

Response from Host

Dec 2019

We’re glad you enjoyed the experience!

Deb W

Sep 2019

This mansion is beautiful. The history as the first house in the world to have dc electric is really interesting. The woodwork and architecture is so detailed. The docents give informative and fun tours. The house is decorated with period pieces. They also do special seasonal displays and tours.

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Thanks for the great words. Our curators and volunteers work very hard to give an authentic experience to our guests. Everything within our walls is of the period, and the complete restoration has taken 30 years to get where we are today. We are privately-funded non-profit, and all proceeds go toward preservation and operations.

sulyn64

Jun 2019

This lovely house has a lot of charm and is definitely rich in history. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and pointed out what unfamiliar items were back in that era. The woodwork and stained glass windows are gorgeous. Each room has it's own story.