John Paul Jones Cottage Museum
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| John Paul Jones Cottage Museum - Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| HSP Category | Building |
| Period | 1747 |
| Architect | John Paul, Sr. |
| HSP Style | Scottish Seaside Cottage |
| Construction | Wood |
| No. Stories | 1 |
| Original Use | Home |
| Present Use | Museum |
Historical Significance:
"John Paul Jones (July 6, 1747 – July 18, 1792) was a Scottish sailor and the United States' first well-known naval fighter in the American Revolution. Although he made enemies among America's political elites, his actions in British waters during the Revolution earned him an international reputation which persists to this day. He later served in the Imperial Russian Navy.
During his engagement with HMS Serapis, Jones uttered, according to the later recollection of his first lieutenant, the legendary reply to a taunt about surrender from the British captain: "I have not yet begun to fight!" (Wording from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Paul_Jones)
Designations:
- City Landmark
- City Landmark-Museum visited by the Minister of Culture.
Funded By:
This cottage birthplace museum of John Paul Jones is funded by donations of museum patrons and by time and monetary contributions of the St. James Chapter, NSDAR.
Information for the Visitors:
What you need to know if interested in visiting this destination:
- Condition of Property: Preserve
- Open to the Public? Yes
- Public Fee: 3.50 pounds for adults and children are free. Concessions are 3.00 pounds.
- Public Hours: April through September 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Tuesday through Sunday July and August 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. all week.
- Is it Family Friendly? Yes
- Lodging? No
- Brochure available? Yes
- Catalog available? Yes
- DVD available? Yes
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