JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER HOMESTEAD
HAVERHILL, MA
The John Greenleaf Whittier Homestead is a historical site located in Haverhill, Massachusetts. The homestead was the birthplace and childhood home of the poet and abolitionist John Greenleaf Whittier. The house was built in 1688 and was owned by the Whittier family for over 200 years.
The house is a two-story wood-framed structure with a gambrel roof and a central chimney. The interior of the house has been restored to reflect the late 18th century period when Whittier lived there. The house features period furnishings, including a four-poster bed, a spinning wheel, and a writing desk.
In addition to the house, the homestead includes a barn, a carriage house, and a blacksmith shop. The barn has been restored and houses a collection of antique farming equipment. The carriage house contains a display of Whittier's personal belongings, including his writing desk and chair.
The John Greenleaf Whittier Homestead is open to the public for tours and educational programs. The site also hosts special events throughout the year, including an annual Christmas open house. The homestead is a significant historical site, offering visitors a glimpse into the life and times of one of America's most celebrated poets and social activists.
JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER HOMESTEAD is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in HAVERHILL MA. US MID #8402500626
The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).
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JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER HOMESTEAD
305 WHITTIER RD.
HAVERHILL
MA
01830
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JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER HOMESTEAD Information
MID # | 8402500626 |
Name | JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER HOMESTEAD |
Alternate Name | JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER HOMESTEAD |
Classification | Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , New England |
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 046047193 |
NTEECC | |
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | 201306 |
INCOME | 47,630 |
REVENUE | 0 |
LAT/LONG | 42.811156, -71.038429 |
CODES | FIPS State Code: 25 FIPS County Code: 009 US Census Tract: 260302 US Census Block: 1016 |