Hearthstone Historic House Museum Tours

The Hearthstone Historic House Museum is a historic home in Appleton, Wisconsin, United States that has been converted into a museum. On September 30, 1882, it became the first residence in the world powered by a centrally located hydroelectric station using the Edison system. At that time, the house was the residence of Henry James Rogers, a paper company executive and entrepreneur. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 2, 1974. The house was previously known as the Henry J. Rogers House.

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Popular places to visit

Paper Discovery Center

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Paper Discovery Center during your travels in Appleton. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

Paper Discovery Center

Pierce Park

After visiting Pierce Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Appleton. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

Pierce Park

Jones Park

After visiting Jones Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Appleton. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Jones Park

Fox Cities Exhibition Center

Learn about the events happening at Fox Cities Exhibition Center during your trip to Appleton. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Fox Cities Exhibition Center

Fox Cities Performing Arts Center

Take the family on an outing to Fox Cities Performing Arts Center during your trip to Appleton. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Fox Cities Performing Arts Center

Building for Kids Children's Museum

You can take time to visit Building for Kids Children's Museum during your travels to Appleton. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

Building for Kids Children's Museum

Best Lodging Options Near Hearthstone Historic House Museum

Hilton Appleton Paper Valley

Hilton Appleton Paper Valley

3.5 out of 5
333 W College Ave Appleton WI
Hilton Appleton Paper Valley
CopperLeaf Boutique Hotel & Spa, BW Premier Collection

CopperLeaf Boutique Hotel & Spa, BW Premier Collection

3.5 out of 5
300 West College Avenue Appleton WI
CopperLeaf Boutique Hotel & Spa, BW Premier Collection
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Appleton

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Appleton

2 out of 5
200 North Perkins St. Appleton WI
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Appleton
Wyndham Garden Appleton

Wyndham Garden Appleton

2.5 out of 5
1565 N Federated Dr Appleton WI
Wyndham Garden Appleton
AmericInn by Wyndham Appleton Downtown

AmericInn by Wyndham Appleton Downtown

2.5 out of 5
3033 W College Avenue Appleton WI
AmericInn by Wyndham Appleton Downtown
DoubleTree by Hilton Appleton

DoubleTree by Hilton Appleton

4 out of 5
150 S Nicolet Road Appleton WI
DoubleTree by Hilton Appleton
Courtyard by Marriott Appleton Riverfront

Courtyard by Marriott Appleton Riverfront

3 out of 5
101 South Riverheath Way Appleton WI
Courtyard by Marriott Appleton Riverfront
Hampton Inn Appleton-Fox River Mall Area

Hampton Inn Appleton-Fox River Mall Area

2.5 out of 5
350 Fox River Dr Appleton WI
Hampton Inn Appleton-Fox River Mall Area
Comfort Suites Appleton Airport

Comfort Suites Appleton Airport

2.5 out of 5
3809 W Wisconsin Ave Appleton WI
Comfort Suites Appleton Airport
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