Historic House Open For Curatorship In Havre de Grace

HAVRE DE GRACE, MD - The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is looking for a curator to take up residence in an historic home near the Susquehanna State Park. It is close to the park's trail network.

Here is a description from the state:

"The Stephenson House, originally owned by James Stephenson, was constructed in at least two phases sometime around the turn of the 18th century. The 1798 tax assessment notes the presence of a log and stone structure on the property but it is not clear whether the present structure was an expansion on this early dwelling or whether it replaced it entirely. The property remained in the ownership of the Stephenson family throughout most of the 19th century. It was transferred between a few different owners until 1969, when it was purchased by the Department of Natural Resources for inclusion in Susquehanna State Park. The structure is now in need of a new partner to steward it through the 21st century."

The property is on 9 acres and includes a 19th-century smoke house and laundry area. There is a corn crib in need of repair, officials say.

The main house features special touches like pine, poplar and oak flooring, four fireplaces with period mantels and an open hearth for cooking.

The first floor contains a kitchen, dining room, family room and parlor.

The second floor has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and the attic offers two additional rooms.

The Stephenson House is one of two properties open for curatorship that the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced recently. Each year, one property typically becomes available through the Maryland Resident Curatorship Program.

Being a curator requires a $175,000 investment in the property over a seven-year period, and the house must be open to the public for three days each year.

Individuals, nonprofits and commercial entities may apply.

Curators can stay in the home until death or resignation of the responsibility.

Get more information here about Stephenson House, which is located at 633 Craigs Corner Road, Havre de Grace.

Photo of Stephenson House courtesy of the Department of Natural Resources.