Victorian High Tech: Maymont Mansion Focus Tour

Look beyond the furnishings of Maymont Mansion and discover the technology that made the Dooleys’ home one of the most modern residences in Gilded Age Richmond. Led by longtime Maymont volunteer Ed Shepard, this guided focus tour explores the innovations and technological features found throughout the Mansion. Guests will discover bells, hidden panels, mechanical systems and other innovations that helped the household operate with remarkable efficiency and convenience. This special tour offers a closer look at the historic structure through the lens of technology, engineering and domestic life at the turn of the 20th century.