You are standing in front of a graphic panel titled “House History: Stairway.” To your left is a graphic panel titled “House History: Fireplace.” To your right is a graphic panel titled “European Settlers.”

The panel in front of you includes text and one image.

The main text reads:

HOUSE HISTORY
Stairway

Where did these stairs lead?
These narrow stairs led to the garret, or attic, which served as sleeping chambers for members of the Sellman family.

Originally, these were likely the only stairs in the house. After the house was renovated in 1841, these stairs were primarily used by enslaved people and servants.

The accompanying photo shows a narrow spiral staircase seen from above.