About Us
The Foreman Prairie House was built in 1918 by Mr. W.T. Foreman, a banker and pharmacist who was one of Duncan's earliest and most prominent citizens, after the family’s previous home was destroyed by fire.
For decades, the home stood as a proud reminder of Duncan's past. However, in the 1980's, the home fell into disrepair. After changing hands several times, the once stately home was put up for public auction in 2004. It was then that a group of community members led by Mrs. Gail Loafman came together to restore the home to its former glory in an effort to preserve part of the community's history.
Due to the after effects of COVID-19 on fundraising efforts and knowing the home was needing some special attention, The Foreman Prairie House Foundation decided to put the home up for sale in late 2023. The home went to auction in early November 2024 and was purchased by Seth and Jennifer Bernard, who now run it as an Airbnb and event center with a desire to maintain and restore the Foreman Prairie House.
Today, the Foreman Prairie House stands as one of the earliest examples of the Prairie Style School of Architecture made famous by Frank Lloyd Wright. We are on the National Registry of Historic Places and enjoy the distinction of Historic Home. This place, The Crown Jewel of Duncan, serves as a gathering place for our community and a place to connect with our roots.