CUSHING HOUSE MUSEUM

NEWBURYPORT, MA

Cushing House Museum, located in Newburyport, Massachusetts, is a museum dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the region. The museum is housed in a historic home built in 1781 by Capt. James Cushing and his wife, Mary. The house is a two-story, wood-frame dwelling with a gambrel roof, a central chimney, and wide eaves. It was the home of five generations of the Cushing family, until it was donated to the Newburyport Historical Society in 1882.

Today, the museum is a restored example of an 18th-century home, and is open for guided tours. Visitors can explore the main house, which contains an impressive collection of period furnishings, including furniture, textiles, and household goods from the Cushing family. The museum also includes an outdoor area, featuring the original well, smoke house, and other artifacts from the historic property.

The museum offers educational programs for adults and children, with topics ranging from the American Revolution to Colonial-era cooking. In addition, Cushing House Museum hosts many community events throughout the year, including lectures, concerts, and craft workshops. The museum also houses a library and research center, which provides access to an extensive collection of documents, photographs, and other materials related to Newburyport's history.

CUSHING HOUSE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in NEWBURYPORT MA. US MID #8402500177

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

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CUSHING HOUSE MUSEUM
98 HIGH ST
NEWBURYPORT
MA
01950

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