The Deacon John Grave Foundation was incorporated in 1983 to save the Deacon John Grave House from destruction. Since that time the foundation has worked tirelessly to restore and preserve this unique structure. The Deacon John Grave House is special because its history is the story of seven generations of one Madison's family, how they lived and died, their joys and sorrows and their continual struggle to make ends meet in a constantly changing society. Seven generations of farmers, haulers, soldiers, innkeepers, shoemakers, dressmakers and weavers have tread on the time worn floorboards of the house. Seven generations kept amazingly meticulous entries in account books that tell their story, from early Colonial beginnings to the 20th century.

Tour time: 30 minutes

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