Hearthside House Museum — Attraction in Lincoln

This museum is a shining example of how a town preserves a historic house and, with the help of a dedicated team of volunteers, can restore and refurbish the property for future generations to enjoy. We attended their Victorian mourning customs tour during the spooky season and were blown away by every aspect of it! From the docents in period mourning attire to each room's decorations and theme, down to the addition of the resident mouse couple (plushies, not real mice) having their own funeral on the back staircase was a delight. Everyone was knowledgeable, welcoming, and friendly during the tour, and we will absolutely be back to attend the regular tour of the house. Hearing about the structure being completely empty when it was purchased by the town of Lincoln and then slowly amassing the present collection through donations and purchases was incredible. Kathy and her team have worked wonders to bring the story of the home, its residents throughout the years, and obtaining the nearby mill, black smith's forge, and a one-room school house, to really bring a complete picture of life 19th century life alive for the public to experience. I highly recommend visiting Hearthside House Museum for anyone in the area since it is an outstanding example of what a loving group efforts...

I visited on Great Road Day in September. This was a historic house that I had always gone by but never gone in. Only the first floor was open to the public during Great Road Day, but it had more than enough artwork, antiques, and unique architectural features to satisfy any visitor. The house was fairly well-lit for such a dark day and plenty of signage was available, while docents were friendly and knowledgeable. The first floor of the house is accessible via ramp, so those using a wheelchair or with limited mobility would have an equitable experience during...

I attended their October Mourning exhibit at the museum this year. It was my first time to Hearthside and it was one of the best museum exhibits/tours I have been to. It was engaging, informative, creepy, and fascinating. All the staff was friendly and super knowledgable. Their collections were amazing and the house is beautiful. Highly recommend. Great quality exhibits and super...