Barns-Brinton House now owned by the Chadds Ford Historic Society is a brick structure built in 1714 by William Barns. It was restored and furnished as the 16th century country tavern with authentic woodwork, panelling and 18th century furnishings. The existing hardware fittings in the house are the original work of the Barns. The House is open for tours between May and October.
The Oddporium opened its doors to avid explorers in September 2015. Today, it is popular among tourists and locals alike as the most bizarre entities of Arden, Delaware. Touted as a gallery full of peculiar objects, the store lives up to its name and how! Among the outlandish items on exhibit here are well-preserved, vintage electroshock therapy kits, asylum relics and a cyclops pig. If eerie collectibles are your thing, there is a host of human skulls and skeletons to browse through too. When in the city, explorers of the curious world must head to the Oddporium, for this the ultimate home of oddity.
Formerly the largest prison facility in America, the Eastern State Penitentiary is now Philadelphia’s major tourist attraction. What was once the most expensive prison in the country now stands in ruins, but that does not stop curious tourists from visiting the attraction. A first-of-its-kind, the penitentiary implemented previously unheard ideas of incarceration, which prioritized reformation over punishment. Today, the vaulted cell blocks and central rotunda invite many a tourists keen on knowing the eventful history of this fascinating establishment. What adds to the curiosity of the masses is the fact that the prison was home to notorious inmates such as ‘Slick Willie’ Sutton and Al Capone.
Established in 1974, Taller Puertorriqueno seeks to promote and enrich the Puerto Rican artistic culture and heritage throughout the community. Taller Puertorriqueno has a multi faceted function, a gallery that presents Latino artwork, a bookstore that deals in literature from the Latino community, and the day care facility. Taller also supports music shows that draw international touring troupes.