McHenry Mansion
McHenry Mansion
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David_The_Runner
Datchet, UK24 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2023 • Couples
An interesting old house, with a lot of local history attached. You go to the visitor centre first, just two houses down on 15th Street, where they show you a short video with some of the basic history. Then a volunteer guide takes you to the house and walks you through, highlighting the history of the McHenry family and how it is so intertwined with the history of Modesto. There are no set tour times - they just take you as soon as you've watched the video, so we effectively got a personal tour just for us. We went with Judy and she was very personable and knowledgable, and we really enjoyed her tour. And we had a lovely chat with volunteer Alva back at the visitor centre after the tour. There is no charge for the visit or the tour, so be sure to leave a decent donation.
Written 2 June 2023
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scott r
Silver Spring, MD701 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022
Lovingly (expensively) restored late 19thc mansion. Modest by city standards perhaps, it would have been the grandest thing west of the immediate Bay area at the time, save perhaps for a few places in Stockton. Had a fire 12+ years ago - Gallo money brought it back and then some. Holy wallpaer Batman! This is an event venue, so mind the hours, but it's FREE (supported by event revenue) to tour. Do't miss the gift shop display of Christmas ornaments - much better than average selection of actually interesting pieces. Pretty much done to a fare the well in the main rooms, and you do get to see upstairs. Very friendly docents, happy to converse and answer any / all questions. As is often the case with these lesser known gems - a solo and very complete tour. Learned a thing or two, always nice.
Written 2 October 2022
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Steven L
Modesto, CA4 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2019
Worth taking the time to see. It stands out in the neighborhood of Modesto. Better to visit in the Morning.
Written 9 October 2019
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Trenae F
11 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2019 • Business
A coworker and I are in town on business and we’re looking for something to do on an afternoon off. The hotel staff directed us to Modesto so we really wanted to see the mansion.

We arrived 20 minutes before closing, after the las tour time. The docent could have turned us away, but she was pleasant, informative, and efficient.

The mansion is beautiful and the stories made me want to research this family more.

I love to encounter a bit of history any time I can.
Written 4 September 2019
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bcallinv
Chonburi, Thailand249 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019 • Friends
Was such a joy to visit this place with so many things to look at. Our docent, Patty, was amazing! So informative and with a great sense of humor. So glad we went here.
Written 20 August 2019
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Samantha m
Modesto, CA3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2019 • Couples
Pretty place for pictures throughout the courtyard. Well kept and very comfortable place to walk and relax
Written 7 August 2019
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Cruiser
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2018
This house museum is really a unique part of Modesto. I enjoyed looking at fashions and decor of the past. It’s a nice place to explore
Written 6 August 2019
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Traveler206186
Modesto, CA13 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2018 • Family
Was very disappointed to hear that the mansion was divided up and into rental rooms. Then put back into what it is now. Took the joy out of it.
Written 2 July 2019
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Donna V
Modesto, United States174 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2019 • Friends
This is a must see if you've lived here forever or are passing through visiting! The history is amazing and the docents/volunteers are extremely helpful! (Steve was great!)
Written 18 June 2019
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Eddie B
124 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2018 • Family
A unique view into what a time period of how priveledged people lived. A home decor of Christmas and love. How it must have been without AC... How could the go w/o it:)
Written 10 March 2019
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