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Reed Homestead and its collection
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The Reed Homestead is a historic house museum located in Townsend Harbor, Massachusetts. This two-story, federal-style house was constructed around the year 1809 and was inhabited by four generations of the Reed family. It was purchased by the Townsend Historical Society in 1973 and has since been preserved as a museum.
Rufus Porter's Murals
One of the main attractions of the Reed Homestead is its well-preserved murals on the second floor. These murals, dating from around 1800 to 1835, are attributed to Rufus Porter, the founder of Scientific American magazine. They are among the best-preserved examples of Porter's work, as most of his other murals have been destroyed by wallpapering or fading due to sunlight.
Visiting Hours
The Reed Homestead is open to the public from Tuesday through Friday, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Visitors are welcome to explore the house and its historical artifacts during these times.
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