After Culbertson's death, he willed the home to his third wife, who auctioned off the house and contents in 1899 to John McDonald, also a resident of New Albany, for $7,100.
 Upon his death, the American Legion obtained it from McDonald's daughter, Mrs. Helen Croxall.
 The Legion would make extensive changes to the mansion, making it more suitable for a meeting place.

After several different owners, in the 1960s the mansion was in danger of being torn down, in order to put in its place a gas station.
 Instead, a local historic group called Historic New Albany purchased the mansion in 1964 from the American Legion for $24,000.00.
 It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974 and became a part of the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites in 1976.

In 1985 the tradition of having a haunted house started, and for the first two years the Mansion itself was used, using 10 people to acquire $500 as part of a Spook Run.
 Starting in 1987, the Carriage House of the Mansion has served as the haunted house.
 Today, the Haunted House requires 100 volunteers.

The Culbertson Mansion performs historic restoration rather than renovation to protect the historical integrity of the home.
 The eventual goal is to return the mansion to its 1869 appearance, barring necessary newer items such as electricity and bathrooms.

It is open for daily tours, Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Funds for restoration are raised by a non-profit group called The Friends of Culbertson Mansion, Inc., as well as the staff of the mansion itself.
 The Friends not only operate the Haunted House, but hold an herb sale annually in May.
After Culbertson's death, he willed the home to his third wife, who auctioned off the house and contents in 1899 to John McDonald, also a resident of New Albany, for $7,100.  Upon his death, the American Legion obtained it from McDonald's daughter, Mrs. Helen Croxall.  The Legion would make extensive changes to the mansion, making it more suitable for a meeting place.
After several different owners, in the 1960s the mansion was in danger of being torn down, in order to put in its place a gas station.  Instead, a local historic group called Historic New Albany purchased the mansion in 1964 from the American Legion for $24,000.00.  It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974 and became a part of the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites in 1976.
In 1985 the tradition of having a haunted house started, and for the first two years the Mansion itself was used, using 10 people to acquire $500 as part of a Spook Run.  Starting in 1987, the Carriage House of the Mansion has served as the haunted house.  Today, the Haunted House requires 100 volunteers.
The Culbertson Mansion performs historic restoration rather than renovation to protect the historical integrity of the home.  The eventual goal is to return the mansion to its 1869 appearance, barring necessary newer items such as electricity and bathrooms.
It is open for daily tours, Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Funds for restoration are raised by a non-profit group called The Friends of Culbertson Mansion, Inc., as well as the staff of the mansion itself.  The Friends not only operate the Haunted House, but hold an herb sale annually in May.
Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site