by gwffoundation | Dec 4, 2019 | Archaeology, Historic Kenmore, Lives & Legacies
Historic Kenmore is known for the unique decorative plasterwork seen on many of its ceilings. However, some of its most unusual pieces of plaster were discovered during repair work being done in 1989. These were pieces of plaster that contained large clumps of animal...
by gwffoundation | Feb 21, 2019 | George Washington's Ferry Farm, Historic Kenmore, Lives & Legacies
If you’ve been to Historic Kenmore, you’ve likely been awestruck at the beauty of the plaster ceilings throughout the first floor. Although the identity of “The Stucco Man” is lost to history, he left behind a lesson above the fireplace in the Dining Room. The plaster...
by gwffoundation | Oct 10, 2016 | Historic Kenmore, Lives & Legacies
In this video, learn about William Key Howard, Jr., who lived in Kenmore with his family in the years following the Civil War and repaired damage to the house’s plaster ceilings in the first restoration of Kenmore. You can learn more about William Key Howard,...
