Years ago, I visited and purchased my mom (maiden name 'Vaile') a lifetime membership to the Mansion's Historic Society. Since that time, I've served as a diplomat in numerous European cities, marrying a Viennese Austrian and have finally returned today. As a lifetime Austrian, my...More

Every room was packed with Victorian furniture and stuff. Tubs were lined with copper. This house has had many uses over the years. Glad it is a museum now. Wish we lived closer so we could see it at Christmas.

Some interesting local history in this home. The architecture and decor has European influence which includes (at the time) a scandalous mural above the master bed and some interesting faces embedded in the wood in the upstairs front room. All the furniture is not original...More

Thank God that the last owner and the City of Independence had the foresight to save this home from progress. The structure had a hard life, a school, mental institution and then a nursing home. The last owner gave the home to the City of...More

A beautiful 1880's mansion in Independence, Mo. Enjoyed seeing this slice of history and the stories behind the original owners/builder. For the history buff it's a wonderful sight to see and learn about. Hard to believe a mansion of that era still exists today.

This is a very interesting tour, especially if you are curious about the Victorian era way of life. The painted ceilings have been beautifully restored and all of the furnishings and costumes are from the era, if not original to the house. Our guide was...More

This poor house has been through a lot. My what the history it has. So sad that the original owners did not get to enjoy it for a lifetime. Our tour guide Don was won simply amazing and very knowledgeable. You can tell when someone...More

If you love historical mansions then this is the place for you. It's an even better visit if you can time it during the strawberry festival. The tour isn't very long, but if you appreciate the details of the turn of the century you will...More

I work for hotel chain and our GM took some of us to see the Christmas tour. It was fabulous !!and beautiful.The tour guide had a great sense of humor. The tour was great, I learned so much.will not disappoint.

The tour allows you to see the entire first and second floors. For those that think they are missing out on a great deal of the house, you are not. The basement is nothing to see and the third floor is not open to the...More