Exhibitions & Collections
The historic house features period rooms and special exhibitions on a variety of topics. Visitors can immerse themselves in the 19th and early 20th centuries, exploring the lives of the home’s residents and staff, Quakerism, and local history.
Quakers of New Bedford
Costume, furniture and other domestic objects give the viewer a glimpse into the lifestyle of a New Bedford Quaker.
Ties That Bind: The Jones Sisters
Curated by Sage Lamade, Manager of Collections & Interpretation
With Assistance from Catherine Adamowicz and Lauren Prescott
The 1834 Greek Revival mansion and garden estate now known as the RJD has been preserved for both its historical value and its enduring significance to present-day communities. But for three young girls born in the mid-19th century, 396 County was simply “home”. Ties That Bind explores the unique—and in some ways, unconventional—upbringings of Emma, Amelia, and Sarah Jones during the second era of residency in the site’s history. Over 100 objects from the museum’s collection are featured, including photographs, diary entries, letters, scrapbooks, illustrations, clothing, jewelry, personal items, and family heirlooms. The exhibition gives an intimate glimpse into the lives of these young women, their joyous triumphs and profound losses as experienced within the walls of the house on County Street. Discover the unwavering bond between three sisters: one which evolved over time as each chose distinct yet complementary paths.
With Assistance from Catherine Adamowicz and Lauren Prescott
The 1834 Greek Revival mansion and garden estate now known as the RJD has been preserved for both its historical value and its enduring significance to present-day communities. But for three young girls born in the mid-19th century, 396 County was simply “home”. Ties That Bind explores the unique—and in some ways, unconventional—upbringings of Emma, Amelia, and Sarah Jones during the second era of residency in the site’s history. Over 100 objects from the museum’s collection are featured, including photographs, diary entries, letters, scrapbooks, illustrations, clothing, jewelry, personal items, and family heirlooms. The exhibition gives an intimate glimpse into the lives of these young women, their joyous triumphs and profound losses as experienced within the walls of the house on County Street. Discover the unwavering bond between three sisters: one which evolved over time as each chose distinct yet complementary paths.
