You'll rarely find a place like this, and it can't last forever. If you truly love authentic old houses filled with the original furnishings and the little things of daily life, this is it. It hasn't been renovated or redone, or sanitized to museum standards - it's just a very old place, still owned by its same family, falling gently... More

During my undergraduate days at Mizzou in the 1950s I often drove past Ravenswood from my original home in Sedalia. It was not until I was in graduate school in the 1960s that I met Jamie Leonard who was also studying history. Through Jamie I came to know his parents and spent many happy times at Ravenswood and often joined... More

House has lots of interesting history and stuff on display, but needs a good cleaning.

We could've spent hours going through all the stuff in the house. It was kind of like someone left there 100 years ago & never came back... but so neat.

This home is in need of some serious renovation! The family is doing their best but they are in over their heads with this one! The period clothes are in tatters because they aren't kept in a climate controlled environment. The gentleman that guided out tour was very nice and knowledgeable. This would be an excellent museum if it was... More

Although Ravenswood is a bit of local history,anyone that is expecting a tour of a restored,well maintained house and grounds will be disappointed.The house looks nothing like it's displayed on it's web site.I understand that it's a work in progress,but it really needs a good cleaning,in spite of the fact that while we were there some kids were going around... More

The house does have an interesting history, and it has many interesting artifacts, but the house itself is fairly rundown, and the presentation leaves a lot to be desired. Even with the condition of the house as is, it would make a worthwhile trip if it were just cleaned up, dusted and organized, and if they would add some signs... More

This is one of my favorite places on earth!(I have visited many historic places) Every time I go to Missouri to visit my family I try and visit Ravenswood. It is frozen in time. The house is in the middle of the countryside. The house is three stories with big columns in the front and a widows walk, inside it... More

I've toured a lot of old mansions, but Ravenswood was the most unusual and fascinating. It's as if you found an old abandoned mansion, went in and everything was still there, like it was back in the 1880s. The clothes, the dishes, the furniture--everything. The g-g-g-g-grandson of the original owner gave us a tour and patiently answered all our questions:... More