Locust Grove Apartments For Rent - South Avenue, Poughkeepsie, New York

Posted by Kelly Sons on September 17, 2009 11:58

Poughkeepsie apartment residents have a rare opportunity to learn about their revered resident Samuel Morse, inventor of the electromagnetic telegraph. Locust Grove is his family home and site of much exciting and innovative research.

Poughkeepsie apartment residents can take the 90 minute tour of this historic landmark beginning with an interesting and informative orientation video in the visitor center. After a short but lovely walk across the sprawling lawns of

the home the inside tour begins with the first of t here floors. Poughkeepsie apartment residents can peruse the home and enjoy the lavish European furnishings and paintings as well as the in period settings and research equipment.

The gardens are a special treat for Poughkeepsie apartment dwellers as well. Rolling hills, imperial and majestic trees, and the beautiful, a scenic view all combine to make the gardens and grounds a favorite visiting spot for the Locust Grove apartments residents. Tours are available for the gardens and grounds separately and they never fail to take the breathe away from each and every visitor.

It's a trip well worth the effort for any Poughkeepsie apartment resident interested in history, Samuel Morse and the research and inventions he bestowed upon the world. Make time in your schedule to stop by and learn something about your historic past.