Our House Tavern Museum - Lewis and Clark Trail Experience

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Memorial Day --through August. 10:00am-4:00pm. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday September--October. 10:00am-4:00pm. Friday, Saturday and Sunday November and December 10:00am-4:00pm. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. (Trial period) January-May Appointments Call 1-740-446-0586

740-446-0586

Adults-$5.00 Seniors- $4.00 Students-$1.00 Bus Tour-$50.00 Veterans and members of the Ohio Historical Connection are free

lat: 38.8078489 long: -82.2034768

Our House Tavern museum is a three-story, Federal style brick Tavern that was built in Gallipolis by Henry Cushing and his sister Elizabeth Cushing Foster in 1819. In addition to the taproom, dining rooms, Summer kitchen, and beautifully landscaped courtyard, the Tavern boasted a large ballroom for social functions.

On May 22,1825, General Lafayette visited Gallipolis with a large turnout of townspeople while being entertained by the Our House Tavern. Dr.Charles and Alma Holzer purchased the property in 1933, renovated it and in 1944 turned it over to the Ohio Historical Connection as a memorial to the French 500 families who founded Gallipolis in October 17, 1790.

Today, guests can tour this restored brick Federal-style tavern to see the taproom, dining room and other facilities typical of the inns and taverns that hosted travelers in Ohio’s early years. Gallipolis was settled by several hundred French immigrants and each spring the community celebrates the anniversary of the 1825 visit to Gallipolis and Our House by the Marquis de Lafayette, a French general who aided the Americans during the Revolutionary War.

Taproom bar area

Taproom bar area

Randall and Samantha Fulks as Henry and Elizabeth

Randall and Samantha Fulks as Henry and Elizabeth

1850 era piano owned b Claudius Menager

1850 era piano owned b Claudius Menager

French settlers story

French settlers story

Settlers cabins built in city park

Settlers cabins built in city park

General Lafayette 1825

General Lafayette 1825

General Lafayette's jacket. Worn here in 1825.

General Lafayette's jacket. Worn here in 1825.

Violin that was played during General Lafayette's visit in 1825

Violin that was played during General Lafayette's visit in 1825

Teapot used to serve drinks during General Lafayette's visit in 1825

Teapot used to serve drinks during General Lafayette's visit in 1825

4'6" Petite Dr. Saugrain, French settler

4'6" Petite Dr. Saugrain, French settler

Col. Robert Safford, built settlers cabins and was Judge of Gallipolis

Col. Robert Safford, built settlers cabins and was Judge of Gallipolis

Story of Col. Safford, did first hanging in Gallipolis

Story of Col. Safford, did first hanging in Gallipolis

Collage of inside tavern

Collage of inside tavern

Collage of outside and inside of museum

Collage of outside and inside of museum

September 25, 2021

September 25, 2021

Char Waughtel

Dr. and Mrs. Saugrain

Dr. and Mrs. Saugrain

Dr. Saugrain

Dr. Saugrain Biography

Dr. Saugrain Biography

Genevieve Saugrain

Genevieve Saugrain

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Connecting with the Nez Perce (Nimiipuu) way of life through Nez Perce Traditions! (Traditions). This amazing business offers handcrafted items from tribal and local artists, including beaded jewelry, deer-hide baby moccasins, warrior art, medicine bags, dresses decorated with cowrie shells, a beaded cradleboard, horse forehead ornaments, apparel, beauty and self-care products and more.

The shop’s goal is to invest, support and promote local Indigenous and diverse artisans. Drop into their storefront in beautiful downtown Lewiston’s Newberry Square, Idaho, for a custom authentic tribal shopping experience. Or call or shop online, and check their Facebook site, authentic tribal shopping experience (https://www.facebook.com/nezpercetraditions/), to see new arrivals, sales and specials. The Facebook page also announces when Traditions will appear at local art shows and events.

While visiting, if you have the time, be sure to book a Nez Perce tour as well!

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Site of the Week: Locust Grove Locust Grove was e

Site of the Week: Locust Grove

Locust Grove was established in 1792 by William and Lucy Clark Croghan and has seen many famous people over the years. Among them are Presidents James Monroe and Andrew Jackson and the famous naturalist John James Audubon. Lewis and Clark also visited the house and regaled them with stories of the west over dinner.

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Photos of Locust Grove Courtesy of Cait Clark.

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Here’s a summary of another video you can find there, ‘ Where Louisville Begins - Visit Historic Locust Grove’:

“This c.1792 Georgian mansion tells the story of its owners, William and Lucy Clark Croghan, and the story of American beginnings. William and Lucy Clark Croghan and Lucy’s brother, General George Rogers Clark, welcomed a generation of American luminaries to their home to rest, dialogue, campaign, and duel. Presidents James Monroe and Andrew Jackson, John James Audubon, Cassius Marcellus C, and Lewis and Clark—among others—all passed through Locust Grove. Now a National Historic Landmark, Locust Grove is a unique example of early Kentucky architecture, craftsmanship, and history.

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Today, the buildings of Harpers Ferry Historical Park are home to a series of small museums, artisan boutiques, and restaurants. Though the United States Armory and Arsenal itself was burnt down during the Civil War, visitors can still read about Meriwether Lewis’s time in Harpers Ferry on informational signs and inside one of the small onsite museums dedicated to the armaments of the expedition. Tours dedicated to the history of Harpers Ferry also detail Lewis’s time and lodgings as he stayed in town.

Photos credited to Mitchell Pence and Cait Clark, 2024

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