The Macpherson House & Park offers a window into the 19th-century life of a prominent Napanee entrepreneur. Located north of the falls, this restored 1826 gentry-inspired home features guided tours, historic gardens, and seasonal events. It serves as an essential stop for history & heritage enthusiasts looking to explore architectural and political roots.
Allan Macpherson was Napanee’s Postmaster by 1820 and made his name shipping fine-quality flour to Montreal and England. The house he built reflects that ambition. In 1962, the L&A Historical Society took on the restoration as a labour of love, bringing the home back to its original 19th-century character room by room. The Macpherson family held the property for 70 years until 1896, and what you walk through today is a careful reconstruction of how they lived during that time. The Museum of Lennox & Addington now manages the site, using it as additional gallery space and a venue for themed summer programming in Greater Napanee. The gardens are maintained, the park is quiet, and on a Wednesday afternoon in July, you can get a guided tour for three dollars.
What to Expect
A house restored to reflect how a prominent Upper Canada family lived in the 1800s. The interior is furnished to the period, and the gardens and park grounds around it are a good place to slow down after the tour. The gallery rotations connect the house to the broader county museum collection.
Here’s What’s Different
- Restored specifically to reflect its 1820s to 1890s character by the L&A Historical Society.
- Functions as an extension of the county museum, with rotating gallery exhibitions.
- Focused on Allan Macpherson, one of the region’s most active civic and business figures.
Good to KnowÂ
- Guided tours run every Wednesday in July and August. The house sits north of the Napanee Falls, so you can combine the two visits easily on foot.
- LOCAL TIP
- Bring a picnic to the park after your tour. The grounds are peaceful and sit within view of the historic Napanee Falls.
- FAST FACTS
- Allan Macpherson served as Napanee’s Postmaster and shipped flour as far as England.
- The L&A Historical Society began restoration in 1962.
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Common Questions
Themed heritage programming runs every July and August. Check the museum’s seasonal calendar for 2026 details.
Every Wednesday during July and August.
The park and grounds are used for community events and seasonal performances. Ask staff for the summer schedule.
Yes, interactive workshops run in the gardens and parkland during the summer months.
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Getting Here
180 Elizabeth Street, Napanee
It is situated just north of the downtown core and the river.