In the small town of Tekamah, Nebraska sits a treasure trove of well-preserved local history. The Bryant House was named for Edward W. and Rose Folsom Bryant, the home’s original owners. Today it’s a part of the Burt County Museum and a wonderful place to learn more about Tekamah and the Victorian era.
Rose Folsom Bryant was the granddaughter of Tekamah’s founder, Colonel Benjamin R. Folsom. She and her husband commissioned an architect from New York to design their grand house, which was built in 1890.
Historic Bryant House
Many generations of the Bryant family lived here for more than 120 years. In 2011, the house was generously bequeathed to the Burt County Museum.
Historic Bryant House
The home is now on the National Register of Historic Places and has been recognized as an important source of historical information and artifacts.
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After the museum took over, the house was carefully restored to look just as it would have in the 1890s. Visitors can tour the grand home and get a sense of what it was like to live here so long ago.
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The Bryant House is packed with artifacts and objects that reflect the era in which it was built. There are an astonishing 70,000 perfectly preserved artifacts inside.
Historic Bryant House
They represent nearly every part of the home’s functions and features. Furniture, art, toys, household items, clothing, dishes, decor, books, and so much more fill the rooms.
Historic Bryant House
Items like this square grand piano are true treasures that you won’t find in most other museums. Original woodwork is found throughout the Bryant house, adding to the sense of Victorian romance.
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Each room of the house has been carefully arranged with original items once used by the Bryant family. While the house’s architectural features are impressive, it’s the little personal objects that really bring history to life.
Historic Bryant House
The home and the artifacts inside are an important part of local history and treated with the utmost care. From the huge wraparound porch to pairs of historic shoes, you can see the care taken to preserve it all.
Historic Bryant House
Get a small taste of what social gatherings would have been like long ago when you see the grand dining room and the Bryants’ beautiful dishes.
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The Bryant House offers special events throughout the year, such as Victorian teas and Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations.
Historic Bryant House
Learn more about this fascinating historic house and how to visit on its website or Facebook page.
Historic Bryant House
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Address: 104 S 16th St, Tekamah, NE 68061, USA
