Nichols House Museum, Boston
A stroll along Mount Vernon Street offers views of some of Beacon Hill's most splendid buildings. Dating back to 1804 and adorned with a Greek Revival portico in 1830, this house, designed by renowned Boston architect Charles Bulfinch, stands as a prime example of his domestic architecture and is the only Beacon Hill residence open to the public year-round.
Previously the residence of Rose Standish Nichols, affectionately known as Miss Rose, until 1960, this house not only boasts architectural beauty but also has a rich history. As a suffragette and advocate for peace, Miss Rose co-founded the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom and made the unconventional choice to prioritize a successful career in landscape gardening over marriage and family life, traveling extensively to document gardens worldwide.
During guided tours, you'll have the opportunity to view her precious heirlooms, including Federal-era furniture, exquisite Asian and Flemish tapestries, sculptures crafted by the renowned 19th-century American artist Augustus Saint-Gaudens, and remarkable examples of Miss Rose's own needlepoint and woodwork, thus gaining insight into the opulent lifestyle led by Beacon Hill's affluent elite.
Why You Should Visit:
Ideal opportunity to peek inside Beacon Hill's magnificent mansions. Highly recommended for anyone with an interest in Bostonian history, antiques, textiles, preservation, understanding family dynamics, or simply looking for a delightful way to pass the time (which, let's face it, includes just about everyone). You'll be guided by highly knowledgeable tour guides, and the crowds are usually sparse.
Guided Tours (lasting 30-45 minutes):
Wed-Sun: 10am, 11am, 12pm
Previously the residence of Rose Standish Nichols, affectionately known as Miss Rose, until 1960, this house not only boasts architectural beauty but also has a rich history. As a suffragette and advocate for peace, Miss Rose co-founded the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom and made the unconventional choice to prioritize a successful career in landscape gardening over marriage and family life, traveling extensively to document gardens worldwide.
During guided tours, you'll have the opportunity to view her precious heirlooms, including Federal-era furniture, exquisite Asian and Flemish tapestries, sculptures crafted by the renowned 19th-century American artist Augustus Saint-Gaudens, and remarkable examples of Miss Rose's own needlepoint and woodwork, thus gaining insight into the opulent lifestyle led by Beacon Hill's affluent elite.
Why You Should Visit:
Ideal opportunity to peek inside Beacon Hill's magnificent mansions. Highly recommended for anyone with an interest in Bostonian history, antiques, textiles, preservation, understanding family dynamics, or simply looking for a delightful way to pass the time (which, let's face it, includes just about everyone). You'll be guided by highly knowledgeable tour guides, and the crowds are usually sparse.
Guided Tours (lasting 30-45 minutes):
Wed-Sun: 10am, 11am, 12pm
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Sight Name: Nichols House Museum
Sight Location: Boston, USA (See walking tours in Boston)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Sight Location: Boston, USA (See walking tours in Boston)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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