For Design Enthusiasts
For visitors fascinated by 19th-century lifestyle and architecture
Day 1: Begin at Henderson Hall for the full Victorian mansion experience with original furnishings spanning six generations. Next, visit the Cook House to contrast pioneer simplicity with Victorian grandeur. Finish your day with a walk through Parkersburg's Julia-Ann Square to see more Victorian homes from the oil boom era.
Day 2: Start your morning with a ride on the sternwheeler to Blennerhassett Island to tour the reconstructed Palladian mansion and learn about early 19th-century aristocratic life. In the afternoon, visit The Castle in Marietta, Ohio for another perspective on Victorian elegance and architecture.
