Though the outside of this building might look like any other, it certainly holds much more. This building was the workplace of Mary Pickersgill, better known as the woman who sewed the American Flag. Also, the house served as a museum to commemorate the War of 1812, specifically the Battle of Baltimore.
Built in 1793, the building is now a museum dedicated to portraying and celebrating the life of Mary Pickersgill. Do you know what’s also in Maryland? Sotterly is an example of a historic tidewater plantation, and it is actually the only one in Maryland that is open to the public.
Connecticut - Mark Twain House
Originally known as The Hartford Home, Mark Twain’s adult home was built in 1874 and has now become the Mark Twain House and Museum. During his time in this home, he wrote the classic "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer." This home still holds the elegant and well-crafted interior and exterior that encompasses the Gothic Revival style.
The residence today hosts weddings and tours, as well as holds events primarily centered on books. Also in Connecticut: The Glass House was built in 1948 through 1949. It was designed to be a residence for and by Philip Johnson, and now it has evolved into a house museum.
New York - Oheka Castle
Huntington’s Oheka Castle is perhaps one of the best-preserved lavish estates that put Long Island on the map, to begin with. It still remains the second-largest private residence to exist in the United States. Additionally, it has made numerous appearances in famous films, such as "Citizen Kane," and it is rumored to be an inspiration for Gatsby’s mansion in "The Great Gatsby."
In the late 90s, it was converted into a hotel which it still stands as today. Weddings are popular at the estate, including those of many celebrities. Also in New York: Sagamore Hill was the home of Theodore Roosevelt from 1885 to 1919. It is also known as “The Summer White House.”
Delaware - Nemours
The DuPont family is a fundamental piece of history for the state of Delaware, and their legacy lives on in the Nemours house, located in Wilmington, Delaware. Alfred and Alicia DuPont got their home constructed by the New York firm of Carrère & Hastings, also the architects of the New York Public Library. You can currently visit the 300 acres of land that Nemour sits on.
The 77-room mansion now hosts tours, garden parties, and events all year long. Also in Delaware: The Winterthur home is Henry Francis DuPont’s childhood home, but it has now become a museum for American decorative arts.
Ohio - "A Christmas Story" House
This home may appear to be an ordinary house in the streets of a small Ohio town, but this home holds a lot of history in the entertainment world. As you might notice from the leg lamp illuminated in the window, this is Ralphie’s home in "A Christmas Story." Currently, the home is renovated into a house museum.
Guests are even able to book an overnight stay in the iconic rooms. If you're just going for the day, you can take home a memento from the gift shop. Also in Ohio: Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is one of Ohio’s largest homes. It was built by Frank Seiberling of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.