Abolitionist House

First, an Ohio couple restores an 1818 house and learns that the home was built by famous abolitionist John Brown. Then, a couple in Washington state rescues an 1889 painted lady and discovers original moldings and beautifully painted ceilings. Finally, a homeowner in Connecticut discovers that his childhood home was a roaring party house during Prohibition.

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