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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the Victorian Era through the eyes of the Kelton family. Built in 1852, this historic landmark incorporates elements of the Greek Revival and Italianate styles and was part of the Underground Railroad.
Tours will highlight the beautifully restored Museum and tell you about life in early Columbus through the eyes of the Kelton family. Tours begin on the hour: 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm * Please arrive 5 min before tour begins
The Kelton House Museum and Garden is a Greek Revival and Italianate mansion in the Discovery District of Downtown Columbus, Ohio. The museum was established by the Junior League of Columbus to promote an understanding of daily life, customs, and decorative arts in 19th-century Columbus and to educate visitors about the Underground Railroad .
The mission of the Kelton House Museum & Garden, operated by the Junior League of Columbus, is to preserve, present, and promote local history, the decorative arts, and the Kelton Family experience with the purpose of educating and enriching the community.
The house itself is in good condition and it was really neat to learn more about the family, who lived in the house for over 120 years, particularly the final Kelton to reside here, who had connections to the White House. The Kelton belongings make up the majority of what's on display, and the staff knows exactly which items were not part of ...
Check the website for hours and visit this historic house to see the beautifully preserved interior and hear the informative and interesting history/stories shared by the docents. At Aug’24, the house was under the stewardship of the Junior League who have done a great job preserving the house.
Built by Fernando Cortez Kelton, a prosperous wholesaler of dry goods and pharmaceuticals, Kelton House exhibits the restraint of the Greek Revival period while also showing elements of the Italianate style.
The garden features hedges, statuary, diverse plant specimens, lattice work and mixed perennial borders that demonstrate a Victorian sensibility. The Museum collection, most original to the Kelton family, includes 19th century furniture, paintings, china, silver, crystal, books, music boxes and family photographs and documents.
The Kelton House Museum & Garden can host a variety of events, including weddings, conferences, meetings, lectures, workshops, training sessions, parties, and more. The house has multiple-use spaces including the Carriage House, Cellar, Garden, and some of the interior museum spaces!
The Kelton House Museum & Garden, Columbus, Ohio. 1,785 likes · 17 talking about this · 3,955 were here. Historic 19th Century House Museum which was once a stop on the Underground Railroad. A...