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History Beneath the Surface 2025

This Mysterious Old House: History Beneath the Surface

Venture into intriguing areas of the 1832 Agency House that are not seen during regular tours. Investigate nooks and crannies that have fascinating stories to tell. At times, it’s like opening a time capsule from almost two centuries ago.

 

Nearly 200 years of time and change has elapsed since this home was used as an Indian agency, but the history which was forged here still reverberates in the lives of people today. Walls of plaster and pine will never talk, but ours do stand in silent witness of critical stories of our past. As we investigate the fascinating details of this house and its construction, it is notable to consider that this structure is intertwined with a bigger story. There is history to be discovered beneath the surface.

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(Note: This video documentary was originally produced in 2023 in conjunction with special behind-the-scenes tour opportunities. It is now fully available for public viewing to supplement our 2025 season theme: Hearth & Home.)

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Video Documentary: This Mysterious Old House (38:30)

  • Introduction  (0:00 - 2:50)

  • Part 1: Fingerprints of the Builders (2:50 - 11:12)

  • Part 2: The Winds of Time (11:12 - 14:57)

  • Part 3: Preserving Surviving Relics (14:57 - 19:38)

  • ​Part 4: Reconstructing Lost Details (19:38 - 24:32)

  • Part 5: Detective Work (24:32 - 28:41)

  • Part 6: The Layers of the Cake (28:41 - 32:23)

  • Part 7: Pondering and Puzzling (32:23 - 37:08)

  • Conclusion (37:08 - 38:30)

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