Inspired by the Forbes family legacy of entrepreneurship, social action and philanthropy, the Forbes House Museum fosters discourse around civic engagement and cultural awareness.
Our organization supports the museum’s mission and activities that address community needs and interests, while responsibly representing the Forbes family history and extending its legacy of entrepreneurship, social action and philanthropy. Built in 1833, the Forbes House Museum includes Chinese export art, Civil War artifacts and Lincoln memorabilia among its collections. The Greek Revival home has been a house museum since 1964 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1966.
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