Small legacy when he died two years after the family returned to Lancaster. To tailoring and was a respected member of the local community, leaving only a According to several biographers of Fulton, his father went back In 1772 the Fultonįamily farmstead was sold at auction and the family moved back to Lancaster, on Trader whose experiment with farming proved a failure. Irish immigrant who came to Lancaster in 1735. Included in the Deed are several restrictive covenants by the PHMC to ensure the continued care of the Birthplace buildings and property and the continued education of the public as to its historical significance.įulton was born Novemon a farm in Little Britain Township, 20 The buildings include the Birthplace, the archives warehouse building, a granary, a small barn (previously a tobacco barn, now used as a gift shop and storage building) and a newer outbuilding (restrooms and garden shed). In February 2017 the Deed to the birthplace property was transferred to the Southern Lancaster County Historical Society, which is now fully responsible for the preservation and upkeep of the five buildings on the property as well as continuing to provide guided tours. In exchange for these services, the Society maintained its archives, office and meeting place at the warehouse opposite the Fulton House at 1932 Robert Fulton Highway. From 1982 to 2017, members of the Southern Lan caster County Historical Society, under a m anagement agreement with the PHMC, had provided routine maintenance of the Birthplace and guided tours for the public. In 1966 the Robert Fulton Birthplace was listed on the National Registe r of Historic Places (#66000670). In addition, one area of the house contains exhibits chronicling the life and accomplishments of Robert Fulton. In 1965 the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania acquired the site from the Swift family and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) restored and furnished the house to represent its appearance during Fulton's lifetime (1765 - 1815).
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