Hunter's Home

I am currently doing a history project at NSU over Hunter's Home and have had the pleasure of talking (through email) with the Historical Interpreter II. She has been so amazing - sending me sources, offering a personal in-person tour, giving an interview, and just all together a fount of information. The fact that she went out of her way to help me when she didn't have to spoke volumes, she is clearly passionate about her work. I also recently visited the site with my sister and nephew and even though the inside was closed, it was still a unique and fun experience. My nephew (who is 4) was actually pointing at the signs and talking about the pictures on them, exploring, and asking questions! The home itself is beautiful, as is the surrounding buildings and land. Not to mention the history of the place! I would definitely recommend seeing it at least once, if not more.

Had a wonderful time here with a few of my history club students. Tour guides were informative and fun! So much history packed in this region of Park Hill. Go visit the Murrell home and say Hi to Hubert the rooster. Will definitely go back to take in some seasonal events.

Wonderful historical home with a fascinating story. On the day we visited there was remodeling being done on the office area but that didn't prevent us from being able to tour the home. The docent who was also working on the remodel project without the benefit of AC on a hot day, was very gracious and took time to answer questions and tell us the history of the home and family who lived there. We didn't visit the grounds due to the heat of the day, but would love to come back another time and do that. Beautiful grounds, very lovely home that allows you to step back in time and envision Antebellum life.

After attending the Agricultural Festival, and participating in many of the activities there, such as plowing with horses, winnowing grain, and working in the field, my son expressed great interest in volunteering at Hunter’s Home. I spoke to the site director, who seemed happy about my son’s enthusiasm, then referred me to the volunteer coordinator.nnI tried over a course of months to contact the volunteer coordinator, but to no avail. I also tried contacting other volunteers in order to find out about activities. When I visited the site in person, to try to get information, I was personally insulted. I had offered to volunteer also, in order to take responsibility for my son, but was told that it would be inappropriate for me to volunteer.nThe following day I received this email:nnMrs. Reed,nGood afternoon, I hope you are well. I am writing about your request for you and your son to volunteer at Hunter's Home. As we discussed when you came out to the site yesterday, I do not think it will be beneficial to have you volunteer out here after displaying an inability to follow instructions as well as contacting others to circumvent those instructions. I am charged with keeping the site, artifacts, and staff safe as well as uphold the mission of the site. Because of that, it is important that I have support staff who follow instructions and abide by policies and procedures set forth to maintain the safety of the site, staff, and uphold the mission of the site. I am sure you understand the importance of that. Unfortunately, as your son is 12 years old, he will not be able to volunteer at the site, either. Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult and cannot be under the age of 16.nYou may come to the site as paid visitors, but we will not be able to have you out here as volunteers. Thank you for your interest in the volunteer program, and I wish you well.nnThank You,nJennifernHunter's Home

The staff is very knowledgeable and is dressed in period clothing, gift shop had lots of great items to choose from.