A mourning ribbon, traditional Victorian symbol of loss, was tied to the gate of the Lapham-Patterson House, after the state abandoned it as a Historic Site, part of a recent litany of bad, albeit budget-driven decisions by the Department of Natural Resources.
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The Thomas County Historical Society will soon operate the Lapham-Patterson House, opening for tours on Fridays, stated on GASTATEPARKS site. seems its back in biz.
I think it could survive in private hand as a bed and breakfast maybe. Don’t know if that’s doable. Seems like using a place is better for it that being a museum.
I think house museums have their usefulness, but anything to prolong the life and save a place like this is a welcome suggestion, Terry. It seems, as the state abandons more and more historic properties, this is a viable option.