Built from 1800-1840, brick structures were the prominent structures on the farm. Anchors of this self-contained community, the brick buildings were a sign of wealth to be handed down from generation to generation. The desire for stability, order, and permanence, as represented in these core buildings, helped drive the generation that wrote and ratified the Constitution. ![]() NPS Photo ![]() NPS Photo ![]() |
Last updated: June 19, 2022