read house and gardens
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read house and gardens印象
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was a lovely tour of an 14,000 sq foot house from victorian era on the Del river. house tour was about 45 minutes long. $7 for adults. very knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. it was worth it.
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Read House Museum was open during New Castle's extensive weekend holiday activities. Nice house with docents to explain the history of the family and each of the 4 rooms that were open on display, decorated with periodic decorations. Only $2 per person cost.
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George Read house is a definite must see and plan approx 1 hr for the tour, 20 minutes in the gift shoppe and allot at least 30 minutes to explore and enjoy the gardens. Docents are pretty knowledgeable and accommodating. Photos are not permitted in the house but allowed in the Gardens and all exterior shots of the house. Read house contains 22 rooms of which you visit two of the three floors as well as the basement and Garden areas. The house is conveniently situated in the New Castle Historical district on the Strand and within walking distance (2 or 3 blocks) to the New Castle Common, Old New Castle Court House and the Battery area (Delaware Bay). Make sure to purchase the $10 Read House guide "Read House and Gardens: One Site, Many Stories" for a fascinating history of the house as well as many wonderful photographs.
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My wife and I enjoyed our visit to the Read House and Gardens. The house was originally built by the son of a signer of the Declaration of Independence and contains many interesting architectural features. The woodworking and trim were very interesting, as were many of the furnishings. The guide/docent was very knowledgeable and informative. We just wish she didn't say the word "actually" in just about every sentence.
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There aren't many places in the US that date back 212 years! A great example of early American ingenuity and design, the Read House offers a peek into life in the early 1800's. Over the house's lifespan, only three individuals have owned it, mostly keeping the integrity and opulence of the time period. Most of what had been changed or updated (plumbing, heating) has been restored to its earlier condition (i.e., no plumbing or heating.) Three renovated rooms have been saved to reflect the style and interests of the third owners in the 1920's. The contrast between Early American and partying flappers during prohibition is very interesting. Our docent was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. In addition to the house and it's owners' history, it offers a better understanding of politics, social issues and the economics of Delaware before the US was a country. Worth your time!
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Very pleasant grounds and gardens, especially if the weather is nice. Worth a visit
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This was an interesting place to stop for an hour or so. The house has been restored in some parts to its original state, and in other parts it is restored to what it looked like when subsequent owners were living there. As a casual observer, I would say that the restoration work is quite nice. One thing we found new and interesting was the "punch and gouge" style woodwork. It is everywhere in the house and is quite nicely preserved.As with so many of these old houses, the furnishings are not original; although, many are of the period. When George Read II and his son George III died, his belongings were inventoried and then were sold off to pay debts. This is a common practice and the reason that there are no original furnishings.Although the house and its original owner are interesting, the real story of the area is George Read, the father. This man was a signer of the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution as well as a Senator and Chief Justice of Delaware. It would have been nice to include more about him in the tour discussion. I don't think I would travel a long way to see just this place. We ended up here because we were visiting things in Wilmington and it was a short drive.
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The George Read house , in the historic section of New Castle, is one of the best presented early American homes I've ever visited. We stopped there on a whim, on a blustery mid-week afternoon, and were treated to a detailed tour. Our docent's knowledge of the house, its occupants, and the time periods represented by the decor was prodigious. If an historic site is presented without context, it quickly becomes a boring series of decorated rooms. We were never bored, with each space described not only in function and decor, but how its use reflected the era's culture. The gardens are also well maintained. New Castle has several historic buildings available for tours - I recommend that you start here.
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A well maintained piece of history and a must stop if touring Old New Castle. Imagine the warmth from the fireplace. Imagine cooking in it. You get a true feel of life when this country was born
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Liked the gardens and the house very much. Nice gift shop and staff. Would love to go back.