Homewood Museum is one of the two museums in John Hopkins University. It was owned by Charles Carrol, who gave it to his son Charles Carrol,, Jr. as a wedding gift in 1800. It was later passed on to Charles III. In 1839 Samuel Wyman bought the estate. In 1897 it opened as Gilman School, The Country School for Boys. In 1902 the property was given to John Hopkins University. In 1916, the mansion became the University Faculty Club. In 1936, the mansion was converted to the University Faculty Club. In 1954, an Italianate mansion built within the estate by Wyman?s son was demolished by the university. The gatehouse leading to the estate was not included to preserve the villa architectural design. It was opened to the public in 1987. The museum contains furnishings in the 19th century, including English ceramics silver and decorative objects. The south wing of the house carries a hall for formal entertainment, complete with a receiving room, drawing room and dining room. On the west side is the kitchen area, while a more intimate family area is on the east. Visit the Homewood Museum to obtain a look at the life in Baltimore in the 19th century.
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