This project uncovered more than just a house history, it revealed a connection to American History, and influential colonial families.  Our

Research is our passion. In connecting people with the stories of their homes, we hope to spark a love for historic buildings and maybe, just maybe, we can save of few historic beauties from being torn down. This project epitomizes this hope!! In discussions with the current homeowners, we were told about the deplorable condition of their house when it was purchased. We were stunned by the photos they sent, It was in bad shape, like REALLY bad shape! (See photos) Transversel

While researching the history of the Jarrettown Hotel, which was once an inn and now operates only as a restaurant, we uncovered a story about a tornado that touched down in the area. People took shelter from the storm in the hotel and carriage barn. Unfortunately, the carriage barn collapsed in the storm killing a man inside. Serendipitously, during our research, our mother had a connection to someone who owned the hotel!! A small world indeed. We not only had a personal int