Guided tour: “A wealthy bourgeois household around 1800”

"The butter melted due to the heat..." – that can happen. Especially when the butter is traveling on a Rhine barge in the middle of summer 1817. Sophie Brügelmann was nevertheless satisfied with the quality of the butter. The daughter-in-law of the company founder, Johann Gottfried Brügelmann, not only ran the textile factory together with her brother-in-law since her husband's death, but she was also responsible for the household at Cromford Manor.
A guided tour of the exhibition in the manor house introduces visitors to the world of an upper-middle-class household around 1800 using selected objects, followed by a more in-depth discussion. Excerpts from Sophie's book of letters relating to her household management will be read aloud – revealing interesting, remarkable, and even amusing anecdotes.

Max. 20 persons
Registration is not required but is recommended due to limited space.

The Hohe Fabrik has been closed for renovation work since April 1, 2025. The Cromford Manor House remains open with attractive offers. During the renovation period, admission is paid on a "pay what you want" basis. Costs for guided tours and workshops are additional and are shown in the ticket shop..