Giselle Scott

Did the self-guided tour and strolled around the house. This house is well-maintained and beautifully organized, it’s a real privilege to be in old historic buildings and walk through history. Thanks to all who make this place possible. There’s a very well-curated room on the 2nd floor that engages visitors to think critically about what is on display, and what is implied by historical and present-day “norms” of how yt folks interact with non-yt folks and cultures. Really worthwhile to focus time on that room during a visit. It fits into the experience of the house very well, imo.

Unfortunately, the house’s affiliated gift shop straight up ignores the notions of critical thinking that the unique room inspires by (for example) selling little culturally appropriated Egyptian statues like the one MB reportedly carried around with her for luck or something. Also, *so* much monetization off of the tragedy of the Titanic’s sinking. A gift shop’s a shop, of course, and ffs customers will buy anything…but…idk. Go have a visit and think on it for yourself! Definitely recommend the museum!

Embarrassingly maintained, hardly legible text. A really poor gesture.