Moore House, Colonial museum in Yorktown, United States
Moore House is a colonial residence in Yorktown within Colonial National Historical Park that displays period furnishings and architectural elements from the 1700s. The two-story building with its original rooms provides a window into how wealthy plantation owners lived during the time of the American Revolution.
The house was built in the early 1700s as a wealthy plantation residence and played a role in early Virginia history. In 1781, it became the setting for negotiations that led to the end of the Battle of Yorktown and marked a turning point in the American Revolution.
The house displays typical colonial Virginia architecture with its rectangular shape, steep roof, and balanced brick facade that many plantation owners built during this era. The rooms are furnished with objects that show how wealthy landowners lived and worked during the 1700s.
Access to the house is through guided tours offered Tuesday through Sunday that lead visitors through the rooms. The tours involve stairs and uneven terrain, so wear comfortable shoes and allow time to move slowly through the space.
Archaeologists uncovered remains of gardens and outbuildings during restoration work that reveal how the plantation was originally laid out. These discoveries showed details about life beyond the main house and the daily work that happened on the property.
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