Exhibits & Collections
Vernon House
Vernon House is significant both for its architecture and its social history, especially during the Revolutionary War. It also features a unique set of early 18th century murals which were preserved when paneling was installed over them in the mid-18th century. Vernon House was donated to NRF in June 2009 by the late Margaretta M. Clulow, whose family had owned the house since 1964.
Exterior view of Vernon House.
Photographs by Richard Walker.
Plaque on exterior of Vernon House.
Paneling opens to reveal 18th century murals on plaster of Chinese life.
The murals are painted in the Trompe L'oeil style to appear as expensive wood paneling.
A close-up view of the mural.
