The Park-McCullough has served many roles during its 160-year history: home to governors, host to a president, working farm, wedding venue, concert hall, and museum, to name just a few. But the identity that resonates most with us right now is: front porch for the community. For generations, this place has been a beautiful house and a historic site, but also a vital community gathering place. The costs to maintain the property have increased significantly over the past few years, and community infrastructure requires community investment. Only with your support can this special place continue to stand as our community’s front porch and gathering place for generations to come. Please click here to join us by making a personally significant gift to our annual fund this season.
Historic Significance
The house, a 35-room mansion built by skilled artisans over the course of 18 months, is a prime example of Second Empire design, and represents a specific period of architectural history in the United States. Influenced both by British opulence and natural patterns, architects, designers and artists in the Victorian era brought together many different themes with a special attention to detail.
Cultural Engagement
Our cultural programming happens in (almost) every season. On our grounds and in our structures, we host a classical music series, a summer croquet league, membership meetings, theater productions, readings, dinners, music camps, and other public events.
Weddings & Special Events
Green manicured lawns, radiant flowers and topiary, makes the house one of the most verdant places to hold your wedding or event. For weddings, this Victorian mansion is regarded among the most romantic places to tie the knot.
