Moses Myers Houses is located in Norfolk, and is owned and managed by the Chrysler Museum of Art. The house was built for the wealthy Jewish family, the Myers family in the late 18th century. The head of the family, Moses Myers was a businessman and prominent local citizen. The house remained in the Myers family for many generations until Barton Myers, a Norfolk mayor, decided to restore the property to its original state.
The town was one of first homes built in brick, and contains many original ornaments and artifacts that once belonged to the Myers family. These include personal belongings, furniture and art work. The paintings include works by Thomas Sully and portraits of the Myers couple by Gilbert Stuart.
A major renovation project is underway to restore the rooms of the house to their early 19th century origins by re-instating the original color schemes, and renovating the decorative ceiling and gold leaf decoration around the mantelpiece in the formal drawing room.
There are guided tours of the Myers House which feature the renovated rooms as well as the opportunity to view the interesting sight of those rooms that are still being restored. The formal drawing room and dining room can be viewed, along with the less formal family living room and back parlor.
Outside the gardens feature brick walkways and short white fences typical of the colonial era, and colorful flower displays. The gardens are available to hire for outdoor celebrations, and are lit at night to provide a tranquil setting for a wedding or dinner reception.
