Description:
Housed in a permanent display of Georgian-style rooms, Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts is a combination of both a library as well as museum. The museum features Georgian silver and glass, colonial paintings and prints as well as English, French and Chinese porcelain. Highlights also include walnut and mahogany furniture dating from 1680 with excellent examples of Hepplewhite, Chippendale and Sheraton. The library houses collection of manuscripts, books and photographs dating from 18th century.