Magevney House

What a great addition to the houses open for viewing on Adams! It was reopened in September of 2013. The heir of this property donated it to the city with the promise that it would be free to the public. The grounds are well kept and I’d love to see it in the spring when the flowers are in bloom.
This beautiful little house has seen it all. It dates back to pre-​Civil War days. The owner was an immigrant from Ireland. He ended up with Millions but remained humble and lived in this home until he passed. He wanted to stay close to his church where he donated much of his time and money.
You’ll have to check it out on the 1^st Saturday of the month to hear the rest of it’s history. Definitely 15 minutes well spent and it’s FREE!

The Pink Palace Family of Museum aka @MemphisMuseums has true Memphis treasures that are wonderful for both adults and children.
My latest discovery? The Magevney House — a pre-​Civil War house in the heart of downtown Memphis!
Truth be told, I have been trying to see this place for months now. My current obsession is Memphis history and this house/​family has been mentioned in multiple books I’ve read. The museum is only open the first Saturday each month from 1pm-​4pm so you’ve got to plan ahead… and I’ve had conflict after conflict. Fortunately this Saturday worked… even though I had to go after riding my horse and smelled pretty bad when I went. (Side note: The staff was super friendly even though I looked like a hot mess.) Anyways, while admission is free, they recommend a $ 2 per adult donation at the end of the tour. I beg of you, please donate! This Memphis history needs to be preserved (and stay open to the public).
Here is a little history so you know what you’re getting into! The house was built in 1833 and is now one of the city’s oldest remaining residences. It was a middle-​class home and currently furnished in an 1850s styling. And while there are only 4 rooms that you see (you don’t go upstairs), I really enjoyed that many of the furnishings were the actual possessions of the Magevney family… and were in the same room/​place. Sometimes I forget that Memphis is such an old city. There is just not much history like this left here! And for that reason alone (even though there are many), you should certainly hurry on over there to check it out!