Green Hills Farm, Historic farm estate in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Description
Green Hills Farm is an 18th-century estate in Bucks County with a stone farmhouse, a small pre-Revolutionary cottage, and a barn from 1827. The property spans about 67 acres with multiple historic structures preserved as a museum today.
History
The estate was founded in the early 1700s and changed hands several times before becoming home to a noted American author who shaped the place during her decades there. Her literary work and humanitarian efforts left a lasting mark on the property.
Culture
The farmhouse interior shows Pennsylvania design mixed with Chinese decorative pieces, reflecting how the owner connected East and West together. You can see this blend throughout the furnished rooms in objects and furniture.
Practical
The property is accessible through guided tours that lead visitors through furnished rooms and let you explore the historic buildings. It's best to check opening times in advance and allow enough time to see the estate and its rooms without rushing.
Did you know?
The house was where an influential author wrote many of her well-known works, including pieces that were read worldwide. Her personal writing desk still sits in a room of the house, showing the space where her literary work took place.
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