Noah Webster Home Maple Lane, Dearborn, MI 48124
About the Business
The Noah Webster Home, located on Maple Lane in Dearborn, Michigan, is a historic institution that showcases the life and work of Noah Webster, the renowned lexicographer. Originally built in New Haven, Connecticut and attributed to architect David Hoadley, this comfortable home was where Webster and his wife Rebecca spent their later years. They chose this location to be near family, friends, and the library at Yale College.
It was in this very house that Webster published his famous American Dictionary of the English Language in 1828. This groundbreaking dictionary aimed to capture distinctly American words and spellings for the first time, shaping the way we understand the English language today.
Visitors to the Noah Webster Home can explore the beautifully preserved rooms, filled with period furniture made of wood such as chestnut and black walnut, as well as glass accents. This historical gem is located at Greenfield Village in the Porches and Parlors District, offering a glimpse into the life and work of one of America's most influential language scholars.
Search our website to discover more about the Noah Webster Home and plan your visit to experience this piece of American history firsthand.
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"I worked in Greenfield Village for 6 yrs in both the crafts and transportation areas. But at Christmas time for a couple of yrs I got the chance to work as a historical presenter in this beautiful house. And a few yrs after I no longer worked for the museum I fthat both Noah and Rebecca Webster are my distant cousins."
"This is 1 of my favorite buildings in Greenfield Village. I loved working in it during the Christmas program yrs ago"
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