The Hermitage is a 14-room Gothic Revival house museum and National Historic Landmark. With stories of industry, intrigue, and reinvention, the house reflects the ever-evolving cultural landscape of the United States.
In the time of the Revolutionary War, while home to Theodosia Prevost, George Washington and his troops stayed at the commodious Hermitage. Among the notable visitors was Aaron Burr, who later married Theodosia in the house’s dining room.

In 1807, the first of four generations of the Rosencrantz family settled in. In 1847, architect William Ranlett transformed the residence into the remarkable Gothic Revival landmark seen today. Over the decades, the family operated a cotton warp mill, opened a charming tea room, and explored many leisurely pursuits.
Today, the museum is interpreted in the Victorian period, inviting visitors to explore the home and lives of the Rosencrantz family through exhibitions of clothing, personal belongings, and everyday ephemera.