Justin Smith Morrill, authored the Land Grant legislation and oversaw the 
landscape architecture of the Mall.  He was an avid experimental 
horticulturalist and the grounds of his Homestead are in the process of being 
restored.




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From: Patrick McQuillan <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Sent: Mon, November 29, 2010 10:48:58 AM
Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] Scientist's historic homes

How about Poplar Forest and Monticello? Both homes of Thomas     Jefferson.

Patrick McQuillan Education and Outreach Specialist IRIS Washington, DC 
202-682-2220
On 11/29/10 10:45 AM, Linda Norris wrote: 
Hi All--
>
>For a project, I'm looking for historic homes that were the homes       of 
>scientists--inventors, naturalists, engineers, or other kind of       science.   
>My Google search has only turned up a few (but       interestingly, quite a 
>number in countries in the former Soviet       Union) and I'm sure there are 
>more.
>
>Thanks for any suggestions the collective wisdom of the list may       have.
>
>And as always, don't forget to check out my blogs:  The Uncataloged         
>Museum and now also, The Pickle Project.
>
>Linda
>
>-- 
>Linda Norris
>
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>Twitter: lindabnorris
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