Taeja Liu, Visitor Experience Assistant, Point Ellice House Museum & Gardens This summer, through my work as a summer student at Point Ellice House, I began transcribing some of the diaries of Kathleen O’Reilly (1867–1945); socialite, artist, gardener, and world traveler. I was curious about what Kathleen wrote, probably because all history nerds are a …
Tim Fitzthum, Volunteer, Point Ellice House Museum & Gardens The O’Reilly archives include many artifacts which provide a clear indication of the importance that Peter O’Reilly placed on his garden as well as his home. Peter’s diary, family letters, house accounts, seed catalogues, horticultural books, and photographs provide many examples of the time, money, and …
From Ballybeg to Point Ellice: The Trees of Peter O’Reilly Read More »
Dr. Kelly Black, Executive Director Historically, December was a time of celebration at Point Ellice House. For the O’Reilly family, it was December of 1867 when they moved into the house on Pleasant Street. December also brought the anniversary of Peter and Caroline O’Reilly’s marriage (December 15th, 1863), and the birth of their daughter, Kathleen …
Guest post by Tim Fitzthum, Point Ellice House Volunteer Interpreter Visitors to Point Ellice House Museum & Gardens are sometimes inspired to share their knowledge, stories, and photographs relating to Point Ellice House or other aspects of local history. This shared knowledge adds to our understanding of local history and reveals aspects of the Point …
