Joseph Priestley House

Dan pretty much hits the nail on the head in his review. I'd heard of the Joseph Priestley House before, but I'd never visited it. Not only did Priestley discover oxygen, he also conducted early...

Joseph Priestley (1733-1804) was known for identifying carbon monoxide, but mainly as the discoverer of oxygen in 1774. He was also a theologian, educator, political activist and writer. He spent...

Well worth a visit! A hidden gem in the town of Northumberland. The volunteer staff is knowledgeable and friendly and make you feel like family. The house tour is informative and well worth the...

Wonderful experience going through the house/museum with an extremely knowledgeable docent. I am amazed that someone "discovered" oxygen - but this guy is credited with discovering it, along...

Visited in 2013 when we moved, and my son was young enough to still enjoy Oxygen Day, when they stage Priestley's experiments. Great for kids and adults (probably not for teens) alike, and for all...