General Banning wanted his family to live in gracious American comfort, so he built his house in the fashion of the fine Greek Revival houses which he had seen back in Delaware. He insured that the house was grand and comfortable inside and out by filling it with elegant "Victorian" furnishings like the ones which fill the rooms today.
antiquities, ceramics, costumes, decorative arts, furniture, historic site, history, painting, photography, prints/drawing, textiles
exhibitions, children's classes, lectures, research, seminars, outreach, fundraising
The Museum Shop is open during public tour hours and special programs.
Tours of the Residencs:
Tours start at: 12:30, 1:30, and 2:30 pm.
Tours of the Residence:
Tours start at: 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 pm.