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The original frame home built in 1811 consists of a parlor/dining room, kitchen, master bedroom and children's bedroom. The Sherman family added onto the house in 1816, including a parlor and study for (father) Judge Charles Sherman. All of these rooms have been restored to look as they would have when the Sherman's lived here. A brick front was added to the house in 1870 and this victorian parlor is furnished almost completely with furniture owned by the General and Ellen Sherman when they lived in New York City after his retirement. It includes a parlor set originally owned by General Ulysses S. and Julia Grant. One upstairs bedroom houses family memorabilia, another is a re-creation of General Sherman's Civil War field tent which contains several items that he used during the war and a sound and light presentation depicting his passion for the Union. The last room you will visit houses an excellent exhibit of Civil War artifacts, guns and GAR memorabilia.
Sherman House Museum
in Lancaster, Ohio is the birthplace of General William Tecumseh Sherman, his younger brother U.S. Senator John Sherman and home of the remarkable Sherman family. The Sherman House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Civil War Preservation Trail and has been a memorial to the family since 1951. It, along with Georgian Museum, is owned and operated by the Fairfield County Heritage Association.The original frame home built in 1811 consists of a parlor/dining room, kitchen, master bedroom and children's bedroom. The Sherman family added onto the house in 1816, including a parlor and study for (father) Judge Charles Sherman. All of these rooms have been restored to look as they would have when the Sherman's lived here. A brick front was added to the house in 1870 and this victorian parlor is furnished almost completely with furniture owned by the General and Ellen Sherman when they lived in New York City after his retirement. It includes a parlor set originally owned by General Ulysses S. and Julia Grant. One upstairs bedroom houses family memorabilia, another is a re-creation of General Sherman's Civil War field tent which contains several items that he used during the war and a sound and light presentation depicting his passion for the Union. The last room you will visit houses an excellent exhibit of Civil War artifacts, guns and GAR memorabilia.
MUSEUM LOCATION:
Sherman House
137 East Main Street (parking details)
Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Phone: 740-687-5891 or 740-654-9923
HOURS:
CLOSED THANKSGIVING DAY
Tours begin at 12, 1, 2 and 3pm,
Tuesday through Sunday
CLOSING FOR THE SEASON DEC. 13
8 guests for each tour.
Purchase Tickets
Tickets also available by calling 740-654-9923
Guides and visitors must wear masks. If you need a mask, have one of ours for a dollar donation. You can use it at all of Lancaster's downtown museums.
EVENT PHOTOS:
Photo Gallery
Sherman House
137 East Main Street (parking details)
Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Phone: 740-687-5891 or 740-654-9923
HOURS:
CLOSED THANKSGIVING DAY
Tours begin at 12, 1, 2 and 3pm,
Tuesday through Sunday
CLOSING FOR THE SEASON DEC. 13
8 guests for each tour.
Purchase Tickets
Tickets also available by calling 740-654-9923
Guides and visitors must wear masks. If you need a mask, have one of ours for a dollar donation. You can use it at all of Lancaster's downtown museums.
EVENT PHOTOS:
Photo Gallery
SHERMAN HOUSE GARDENS:
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ADMISSION:
Adults $6 / Students under 18, $2
Admission fee includes guided tour.
Tour both museums and receive discount.
AAA, Senior 65+ and South Central Power Customer Discounts offered.
Group Discounts also offered.
Active Duty Military Personnel with ID - FREE Admission.
Military Veterans - FREE Admission during November.
FCHA Members - FREE Admission.
First floor handicapped accessible.
DVD tour available for second floor and lower level.
Adults $6 / Students under 18, $2
Admission fee includes guided tour.
Tour both museums and receive discount.
AAA, Senior 65+ and South Central Power Customer Discounts offered.
Group Discounts also offered.
Active Duty Military Personnel with ID - FREE Admission.
Military Veterans - FREE Admission during November.
FCHA Members - FREE Admission.
First floor handicapped accessible.
DVD tour available for second floor and lower level.
