Distinctive Destinations: Historic Artists' Homes and Studios
From Thomas Hart Benton to David Ireland and Alice Austen, learn how visual artists have contributed to America’s cultural landscape with a visit to their historic homes. Plus, explore permanent collections from current artists, and attend family-friendly programs and other special events at these Distinctive Destinations.
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John F. Peto Studio Museum
Island Heights, New Jersey
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Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens
Winter Park, Florida
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The David Ireland House
San Francisco, California
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Florence Griswold Museum
Old Lyme, Connecticut
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Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center
East Hampton, New York
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Manitoga/The Russel Wright Design Center
Garrison, New York
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Greenwich Historical Society
Cos Cob, Connecticut
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Alice Austen House
Staten Island, New York
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Wharton Esherick Museum
Malvern, Pennsylvania
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Gari Melchers Home and Studio
Falmouth, Virginia
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Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio State Historic Site
Kansas City, MO
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Melrose Plantation
Melrose, Louisiana
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T.C. Steele State Historic Site
Nashville, Indiana
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Thomas Cole National Historic Site
Catskill, New York
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Elisabet Ney Museum
Austin, Texas
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Couse-Sharp Historic Site
Taos, New Mexico
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Chesterwood
Stockbridge, Massachusetts
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American Gothic House
Eldon, Iowa
We believe all Americans deserve to see their history in the places that surround us. As a nation, we have work to do to fill in the gaps of our cultural heritage.
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