For his part in the successful rebellion Gibson's house was burned and it was not until he returned from the United States in 1849 that the present house was begun." The property is listed as a "Passport Place" by the National Trust for Canada, a featured historic site on their website. Tours are available, and a museum attached to the old house offers insight into the lives of a family which continued to reside here into the 20th Century. Children's programs welcome school groups and birthday parties, and certain days (e.g., First of July) offer guests a chance to play period games, sample kitchen treats, and help make ice cream. The Museum is affiliated with: CMA, CHIN, and Virtual Museum of Canada.