Homestead House Museum — Attraction in Crossville

Hubby and I enjoyed a trip through this wonderful home on one of our many visits to Crossville, Tn. Very few of these original homesteads are as they were when first built. Some are in bad shape, have not been taken care of, some have been overly remodeled to the point of no longer looking like the original building. This beautiful homestead cost very little to view, the furniture is some of the original owners, and you get a little taste of what life was like in the 30's. A surprise to see is the cistern in the attic that catches rain water for the house toilet and sinks. A great visit if you are going...

The house was very interesting. The young lady greeting us there was very knowledgeable and friendly. Unfortunately the lady at the tower could not even answer a simple question as to who owned the building. I know now that it's a foundation and often foundations use volunteers. For an employee to be uninformed is frustrating. Considering she might be a volunteer I am willing to forgive. The house definitely is worth the cost of admission. The museum at the Tower is an...

This house is about 2 miles or so from the Cumberland Homesteads Tower. A brief tour of the house is well worth your time if you are interested in a successful New Deal program from the 1930's. Wonderful craftsmanship on this stone and frame house. FDR implemented bold ideas to put people to work, and provide housing and dignity. Very good...