The Lathrop House — Attraction in Sylvania

We just left and honestly im not too impressed. We opted out of a tour and went during open hours so we could read and walk our own pace. Instead We were met with a tour guide and rushed thru. I did not have time to look at anything on the walls or the case. She took us upstairs to show us a gutted house and then when I asked if I could go back down was told I'd need to go all the way around the house to go back down. I need accessibility due to a autoimmune issue that limits my walking. I decided not to go back in. Bummer I wanted to buy a book and look at things. Wasted trip when we only come to town about 2x a year. :( if we dont pay for the tour guide I understand the kindness but sometimes people dont...

Thank goodness Sylvania was able to save this piece of history from being destroyed. I feel it is more important to preserve history than put up a building. Part of the underground railroad through our area and such an important...

Very informative and extremely interesting. A wonderful tribute to the hardships suffered by the runaway slaves and the compassionate people who aided their...