Discover the Joseph Priestley House:
A Warm Welcome to History and Heritage
The Joseph Priestley House and laboratory is an historic site that preserves and interprets
the contributions and significance to American history of Joseph Priestley. As a National
Historic Landmark and National Historic Chemical Landmark, the site features Priestley’s
manor house with its laboratory. In the nearby Pond Building can be found the Joseph
Priestley Timeline, a series of panels that present accomplishments during different periods
2024: The 250th Anniversary of the
Discovery of Oxygen
In 2024, we commemorated the 250th anniversary of the discovery of oxygen, celebrating this landmark achievement with a series of memorable events and exclusive memorabilia throughout the year.
Visit our Photo Gallery for highlights from these milestone events, and watch our 250th Anniversary Video to experience the excitement once more.
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The Joseph Priestley House and laboratory is an historic site that preserves and interprets the contributions and significance to American history of Joseph Priestley. As a National Historic Landmark and National Historic Chemical Landmark, the site features Priestley’s manor house with its laboratory. In the nearby Pond Building can be found the Joseph Priestley Timeline, a series of panels that present accomplishments during different periods of his life.
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