Raised over a never failing spring, this 18th Century fortress of a home celebrates the 275th year anniversary of city founder, Jonathan Hager's, first land buy at this site in 1739. Archaeological evidence supports that this site was occupied and inhabited by native Americans long before any European settlers ever set foot on American soil. Visit the Jonathan Hager House Museum and step into the past, for a unique experience unlike any other place in the world. Located in America's most beautiful Hagerstown City Park.Using our custom trip planner, Hagerstown attractions like Jonathan Hager House can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.
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Very interesting pre colonial restoration. Fully reconstructed house that was first in this county. Well presented tour and very interesting history. Lovely park setting.
Very interesting pre colonial restoration. Fully reconstructed house that was first in this county. Well presented tour and very interesting history. Lovely park setting. more »
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Built in 1740, the house was sparsely furnished with pieces representative of that time but not originals from the Hager family. There was a weasel, a device for measuring out a skein of yarn, that..... more
Built in 1740, the house was sparsely furnished with pieces representative of that time but not originals from the Hager family. There was a weasel, a device for measuring out a skein of yarn, that..... more »
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Gave demonstration on how to make butter. Tour guide very knowledgeable.My 5 yr. old grandson enjoyed your. We used knowledge to make butter at home.
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Wonderful guide loved every minute of it Emily was the best if you can take the tour do she really knows her history
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