HENDERSON HOUSE MUSEUM

TUMWATER, WA

Henderson House Museum is a historic home located in Tumwater, Washington. Built in 1859 by Captain William Henderson, it is one of the oldest structures in the area. The house is an example of the earliest homes of the Pacific Northwest and was the first frame house built in the region.

The house is a two-story Greek Revival style structure, with a gabled roof and clapboard siding. Its interior features a main room, parlor, bedroom, kitchen, and pantry. The furniture is mostly original and is typical of mid-19th century American furniture.

The house was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. The museum is open to the public, with guided tours available. The museum also offers educational programs and special events, including exhibits and lectures on the history of Tumwater and the Pacific Northwest.

Henderson House Museum is one of the oldest surviving houses in the area and is a reminder of the region's pioneer history. It is a unique and important part of Tumwater's history and culture and offers a glimpse into the past.

HENDERSON HOUSE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in TUMWATER WA. US MID #8405300099

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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HENDERSON HOUSE MUSEUM
602 DESCHUTES WAY SW
TUMWATER
WA
98501

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