Wright's Ferry Mansion — Attraction in Columbia

💎 Absolute gem! Most of the building (external and internal doors, door frames, plaster walls, paneling, floors, stairs) are original to the early 1700’s when it was built by Susannah Wright. A very industrious, single, young woman who travelled to the frontier of the Susquehanna in 1726 with her Quaker family. She had the house built in 1738 on 100 of her own acres and established the ferry with her brother (who set up on the other side of the river). She ran a tavern and inn for river travelers, established a silk farm that supplied even Queen Charlotte with silk, had orchards and crops for rope and clothes making. The house was conserved by the man who did Independence Hall so it is really well done. Ben Franklin was a friend a frequent guest. All of the furnishings are authentic period pieces. Tour guides are very knowledgeable and can answer seemingly any question. I have toured dozens and dozens of museum homes/mansions up and down the East coast - this is easily top 5! Very well done! Thank you Elizabeth for a wonderful tour! Note: Tours only...

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I've been to over 50+ Pennsylvania mansion/houses. While not able to tour each one, I've toured many. If I had to recommend only one, it would be Wright's Ferry Mansion.

This mansion museum has it ALL. It was built in the early 1700s, lived in by only 2 families and never neglected. The interior is in great shape. It is chock full of (mostly) original furniture, clocks, textiles, clothing, art, crafts, books, and early household implements and technology.

The original owner, Susanna Wright was both cultured and industrious. It's amazing that all of this is intact and was originally gathered in a very small settlement that is still a small town. Every room was perfect and looked as if the original owner had just stepped out.

Liz, the assistant curator was marvelous, friendly, full of enthusiasm and knowledge. She had filled the vases with wonderful fresh flowers.

I'm ordering the book because I couldn't take it all in at one time and live some distance away. It was...

Wow! What a gem! An authentic 18th century home in beautiful condition. Our tour guide was the exceptionally talented Asst. Curator, Elizabeth Dillon. We were fortunate to have her as our private tour guide. She had an answer to every question and every "And what is this item?"

This is a hidden gem just off of Route 30 in Columbia, PA. See it before it is turned into a residential house as so many colonial homes have become.

Benjamin Franklin himself was a welcomed guest in this home. Just picture him sitting in the parlor talking to Suzanna Wright about his latest inventions.

Thank you, Elizabeth, for taking so much time with us on the tour.

Please note: tours are given on the hour.

There is also a bank museum within walking distance of the Wright Mansion. We'll be back to see this.

Paul and Jana Schultz Saturday,...