Giving an Old House a New Look
Fite-Fessenden House has undergone a complete facelift.
The Margaret Gaston Chapter NSDAR and the History Associates of Wilson County spearheaded the restoration which included the following:
new standing seam metal roof
new Queen Anne gutters
repair/repainting of all wooden exterior woodwork
repainting of all interior walls and woodwork
restoration of 1870's playhouse
replacement of paved front walk
repointing brick on part of house
creation of back garden
inventory and reorganization of museum holdings
connection to WiFi
completion of landscaping project
modern catering kitchen
The purpose of this restoration was not only to preserve this beautiful house museum but also to create a space where our community can gather to celebrate and learn more about our shared history. Come see the house for yourself! For more details us, contact us.
Historic Lebanon Fountain Finds its New Home
Historical artifact of Lebanon history found its permanent home at the Fite-Fessenden House. This artifact is a bronze memorial drinking fountain from 1925.
After being lost and rediscovered twice, the fountain has now found a new home at the Fite-Fessenden House. Here its story can be shared and preserved, along with many other pieces of Lebanon history.
Its journey shows the value of honoring local history, and we’re proud to provide a space where our community’s history is remembered.
Source: Main Street Media TN – “Historic Lebanon fountain lost and found twice” by Ken Beck.