PENFIELD HOMESTEAD MUSEUM

CROWN POINT, NY

Penfield Homestead Museum is a historical site located in Crown Point, New York. It is a restored 19th-century farmhouse that was once the family home of Rufus and Sarah Penfield. Today, the museum is an excellent example of early American life and is open to the public for tours.

The homestead was built in 1823 and was home to the Penfield family for over 150 years. The museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the family and the surrounding community. Visitors can explore the various rooms of the house, which are filled with authentic furniture, clothing, and household items from the 19th century.

In addition to the main house, the museum also features a carriage house, a blacksmith shop, and a schoolhouse. The carriage house contains various agricultural tools and equipment, while the blacksmith shop showcases the work of a local blacksmith who once operated in the area. The schoolhouse is a replica of a one-room schoolhouse, complete with desks and a chalkboard.

Overall, Penfield Homestead Museum is a fascinating glimpse into the past of Crown Point, New York. Visitors can learn about the daily lives of early American families and gain an appreciation for the hard work and dedication required to maintain a household during the 19th century.

PENFIELD HOMESTEAD MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in CROWN POINT NY. US MID #8403601260

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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• telephone: 5185973804

PENFIELD HOMESTEAD MUSEUM
703 CREEK RD
CROWN POINT
NY
12928-2220

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