John Strong Mansion Museum
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| John Strong Mansion Museum - Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| HSP Category | Building |
| Period | 1796 |
| HSP Style | Federal |
| Construction | Bricks made in a kiln on-site |
| No. Stories | 2 |
| Original Use | Family home |
| Present Use | Museum |
Historical Significance:
John Strong, who built the Mansion in 1796, was a Revolutionary War patriot and a prominent early citizen of Addison County. He served as a judge, surveyor, State Legislator and represented Addison at the State Convention that adopted the Constitution of the United States and approved the admission of Vermont to the Union as the 14th State. Five generations of the Strong family lived in the home; their lives were intertwined with historic events at Fort Ticonderoga, Crown Point, and the Plattsburgh battle sites.
Designations:
- National Register of Historical Places
- State Historical Commission
Historic Marker:
- Marker Organization: State of Vermont
- Marker Date: June 10, 2006
- Marker Text: DAR JOHN STRONG MANSION John Strong was a Revolutionary War patriot and a prominent early citizen of Addison County. He served as a judge, State Legislator and represented Addison at the State Convention that adopted the Constitution of the United States and approved admission of Vermont to the Union as the 14th State. Five generations of the Strong family lived in this stately home built ca.1796. The Vermont State Society Daughters of the American Revolution now maintains the home as a museum to help preserve and tell the story of life on the Vermont frontier.
Funded By:
This property is funded by DAR members’ dues, admissions, donations, and grants.
Information for the Visitors:
What you need to know if interested in visiting this destination:
- Condition of Property: Preserve
- Public Fee: $5.00 adults; $3.00 seniors & students; $10.00 families
- Public Hours: Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Memorial Day through Labor Day
- Is it Family Friendly? Yes
- Lodging? No
- Brochure available? Yes
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