The Rothschild House, Washington, United States
4.5 (39 reviews) Saturday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Ranking #12 in Port Townsend Speciality Museums
Beautifuly preserved Civil war era home
Step through the kitchen door of the Rothschild House and step back to the 1800's. Located at the corner of Jefferson and Taylor Streets in uptown Port Townsend, the Rothschild House has been left as the family remembered it from its early years. As such, it is a surprisingly accurate reflection of our culture 100 years ago. The children's room looks like the children have just stepped out for a few minutes. The parlor waits for visiting callers. Outside, the roses of earlier generations still bloom; the herbs still rise in the springtime. Jefferson County Historical Society offers walking tours of Port Townsend's historic uptown. This tour, covering the "Moral High Ground," the genteel district up on the bluff in this once-notorious seaport, starts from the Rothschild House every Sunday at 2 pm, June through September. Please call ahead to ensure your reservation. The Rothschild House is managed by Jefferson County Historical Society. The JCHS staffs the house, while Washington State Parks provides maintenance and oversight.
Address
418 Taylor Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368-6629
Mobile
Website
http://jchsmuseum.org/Sites/RothschildHouse.html
Working hours
Monday : 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday : 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 18:59
User Ratings
4.5 based on (39 reviews)
Reviews
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5Reade 5:00 PM Sep 25, 2014
Charming historic home perched on a bluff
Offering a lovely setting on a bluff above the water, this historic house is an absolute gem. It isn't an ostentatious mansion, but rather a relatively modest, beautifully crafted home - a real family home, built in 1868. I learned a lot about the Rothschild family, including one of their daughters, who adored her pet parrot and kitties. Look for parrot beak bites on the original dining-room chairs! I even found a picture of the daughter in the nearby Jefferson Museum - also worth a visit. By the way, if your timing is right, you just might spot a deer or two grazing on the Rothshild's lawn.
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4M W 5:00 PM Jul 29, 2018
nice history stop
Not a mansion, but a nice house with all original Victorian furnishings, a lovely view and a pretty lavender garden. If you're into old houses this one is definitely worth a stop.
