Adams Family Home
THF1842 / Adams Family Home
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Artifact Overview
George Matthew Adams was born in this modest Baptist parsonage in a bustling rural village in 1878. His column "Today's Talk" appeared in newspapers across the country. It was influenced by his religious upbringing, and its inspirational tone appealed to the average American. Adams' father was a Baptist minister, and his parents raised their five children to have strong morals.
Artifact Details
Artifact
House
Date Made
1846
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Built in 1846 on Ann Arbor Road in Saline, Michigan. Additions were made about 1870.
Location
at Greenfield Village in Porches and Parlors District
Object ID
37.800.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Glass (Material)
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