Saving Deepwood

Deepwood Front Parlor - Photo Courtesy of Ron Cooper

The threat of demolition led to an extensive movement to save Deepwood starting in 1968.

In 1971 the property was purchased by the City of Salem and subsequently added to the National Register of Historic Places. The property is now managed by the nonprofit organization, Friends of Deepwood, founded in 1974. With the help of the City of Salem, the Deepwood Gardeners, and the Lord & Schryver Conservancy, the house and grounds are lovingly maintained for public enjoyment.

Restoration Projects

The Friends of Deepwood have worked hard over the past 40 years to restore the home and maintain a vibrant collection of artifacts & archival materials.
A number of restoration projects have been completed over the past few years, including:

Restoration of the Alice Brown Suite - 2013
Kitchen Restoration - 2007

Visit Deepwood to Learn More

Throughout the year there are exhibits, programs and events in the historic home.
Museum Home Tours are available Wednesday through Saturday year round.