Scribner House is the oldest surviving building of any kind in New Albany. It was built in 1814 by Joel Scribner, one of the city's founders. The house was purchased by the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1917 and has been preserved as a museum since then. The house is unique in that many of the furnishings are original Scribner pieces.
| Services and amenities available on the site: | |
| X | Conducted Tours |
| Self-Guided Tours | |
| X | Videotape(s) |
| Film(s) | |
| Slide Program(s) | |
| Prepared "Look-Learn-Listen" Questions | |
| X | Theme-Related Sale Items (books/postcards/souvenirs) |
| Hands-On Activities | |
| Living History or Costumed Interpretation | |
| X | Parking For School Buses |
| Restroom Facilities | |
| Convenient Water Fountains | |
| Picnicking Facilities | |
| Vending Machines or Other Food/Drink Services | |
| Overnight Accommodations | |
| Auditorium/Meeting Room | |
| Emergency Services (first-aid) | |
| Other services and amenities available: | |
| Operating Period: | By appointment |
| Days of The Week Open: | By appointment |
| Site Hours: | By appointment |
| Regular Admission Fees:: | $2 adults, $1 children |
| Educational Admission Fees: | $2 adults, $1 children |
| Number of People The Site Can Accommodate: | Up to 40 |
| Handicapped Accessible: | None |
| Other Services Available: | Small gift shop, in the Summer Kitchen behind Scribner House |
| Materials which can be sent to the teacher or group before a visit: | |||||||
| X | Site Brochure | ||||||
| Pre-Visit Planning Package For Teachers/Leaders | |||||||
| Pre-Visit Package For Students | |||||||
| Lesson Plans or Other Materials Relating Sites To Statewide Curriculum | |||||||
| List of Sale Items Suitable For Students | |||||||
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| Services the site offers to educational groups: | Tours by docents in costumes of the house as it was in 1800's. Information about the history of New |
| Does the site offer guest speakers for off-site programs? | Yes |
| Annually recurring events: | Christmas open house, Victorian Tea, and parlor music are presented the first Sunday in December. Costumed hostesses present the history of Scribner House |
| Site location: | Corner of State and Main St |
| Organization administering the site: | DAR-Piankeshaw Chapter |
| Contact information: | |
| Mailing address: | PO Box 881 New Albany, IN 47151-0881 |
| Phone: | (812) 948-2921 |
| Fax: | (812) 923-8042 |
| Email: | |
| Web site: | http:// |
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