Reed Homestead, Historical house museum in Townsend Harbor, Massachusetts.
The Reed Homestead features two stories with original pine floors, crown glass windows, and traditional federal architectural elements throughout its structure.
The residence, constructed in 1809 for Oliver Reed Jr, remained in the possession of four generations of the Reed family until 1973.
The second floor contains a collection of wall murals created between 1800 and 1835 by Rufus Porter, who later established Scientific American magazine.
The Townsend Historical Society maintains this museum at 72 Main Street, offering guided tours from Tuesday through Friday between 9 AM and 2 PM.
The interior preserves original nineteenth-century elements, including a kitchen mammy bench and an extensive collection of period clothing and furnishings.
GPS coordinates: 42.65320,-71.67350
Latest update: March 8, 2025 02:58
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