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Grevemberg House, Located
in City Park, is a miracle  of
dedication and hard work on the part of the St. Mary Chapter of the Louisiana
Landmarks Society. A wonderful museum now, I remember, as a
child, the derelict old wreck of a house that sat in the middle of our
playground.  Surrounded
by modern playground equipment, picnic tables and ancient oaks the poor
old house was an oddity. The adults told us it was a haunted house
in the hopes of keeping us away from it. For the most part, it worked.
Now it is beautifully
restored, a treasure to which playground equipment has taken a back seat.
More than open to the public, it is available to the people. Grevemberg
House is a hands on museum where brides have their pictures done and small
parties take place.
The Greek revival home
was built of cypress around 1851, by Henry C. Wilson. It  was
acquired by the Grevemberg Family in 1857.
The pediment is supported
by four fabulous Corinthian columns and the house still boasts it's original
cypress floors.
Furnished with antiques
true to the period in which it was built, Grevemburg House has much to
offer.
A wonderful collection
of antique toys reside in the children's room, adding to the effect that
you have stepped back in time.
A significant collection
of Civil War Memorabilia is also exhibited. This collection includes
relics from the Battle of Irish Bend, which took place nearby. The
remains of the Flag of the St. Mary Cannoneers is also displayed, having
finally been returned to it's rightful home.
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