Woodlawn Museum , Gardens , and Park
Nathan Gates House
A 180-acre historic estate , home to three generations of the Black family and once a gentleman ’ s farm . Woodlawn ’ s collections , including the original household furnishings , were left as they were when the last member of the family died in 1928 . Visitors can tour the historic Black House and formal gardens , play croquet on a championship court , picnic , and hike 2-miles of trails built as exercise tracks for the Black family ’ s horses . Activities include afternoon teas , tours , community events and education programs for community members , school groups , and travelers .
Built in 1810 , the historic house museum contains an extensive collection of old photographs , period furniture , housewares and other memorabilia , and a genealogical library . The Marine Room highlights the area ' s seafaring and shipbuilding past . A model schoolroom and post office and a large collection of carpentry tools occupy the adjacent Cooper House . Offers annual public events such as a summer tea , lobster lunch , and Christmas party .
Sound School House Museum and Research Center
Built in 1892 for the children of the quarrying and farming village of Somes Sound . Served as a community center for dances , suppers , and tag sales . Includes a curatorial wing to house the Ralph W . Stanley Library and the society ’ s collection of historic objects . The Schoolhouse is now a museum and center for scholarship and offers educational programs .
Dr . Job Holmes Cottage & Museum
Home to several early doctors , the Cottage is restored in the image of the 1850 Doctor ' s home and office . Collections include pictures and maps ; medical equipment ; an 1847 daybook of calls and charges ; herbs , mortar and pestle for making medicines ; a traveling medicine kit complete with medicines of that time ; a wooden wheelchair ; and traveling dentist chair .
Paul Urann House , Sullivan
Built circa 1800 for a prominent early leader of the community . The house is located on a portion of one of the original land grants in Sullivan township . It remains mostly original with little renovation and retains several features of historical significance . Now a house-museum and educational resource maintained by the Sullivan-Sorrento Historical Society .
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