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A Philadelphia home for a Virginia gentleman in Indiana
Explore history inside this newly restored beautiful mansion, Harrison had built along the Wabash River in Vincennes, Indiana to be the center for the Territorial government, his family home and a fortress of protection during hostile times. Grouseland was built 1802-1804. The home was saved from demolition in 1909 by the Francis Vigo Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and has been managed by the Grouseland Foundation since 1999.
Tours are now available. Hours of operations: 12 noon ET to 4pm Tues-Saturday
Stairway and entrance of Grouseland
The Harrison Bedroom
Grouseland is preserved and restored as Harrison's home with its period of significance being 1800-1812. Family members owned the home until approximately 1850. The museum features an impressive collection of art, furniture, and memorabilia. There are three original portraits of Harrison in the collection, Harrison family pieces,military and campaign memorabilia collected since the house opened in 1911. The State rifle of Indiana is also owned and exhibited by Grouseland Foundation.
The State Rifle of Indiana
