It was there that the Centennial of the ratification of the Constitution of the United States was celebrated on August 1 , 1888 .
Thompson Grove , the property between the house and the in - ground pool , served as local town gatherings .
Thompson Grove was there that the Centennial of the ratification of the Constitution of the United States was celebrated on August 1 , 1888 .
Thompson Grove , the property between the house and the in - ground pool , served as local town gatherings .