This museum is housed in what is said to be the oldest building in Connecticut and the oldest stone house in New England. Built in 1639 as the home of Reverend Henry Whitfield, a founder and the first minister of Guilford, this house also originally served as a fort for the community. Its massive stone walls and chimneys, steeply-pitched roof, and casement windows reflect the style of post-medieval domestic architecture found in England, but rare in 17th century America and unique today. The building was restored in the 1930s, incorporating what remained of the original structure. Since 1899, the Henry Whitfield State Museum has been owned and operated by the State of Connecticut. Visitors can view 17th through 19th century furnishings and stroll through a visitors center. Open Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-4:30pm, February 1 through December 14. By appointment the rest of the year. Closed Good Friday and December 25.
Location:
PO Box 210, 248 Old Whitfield St., Guilford Connecticut 06437
Telephone
203-453-2457
Other History nearby:
(Litchfield) All Wars Memorial
(Madison) Allis-Bushnell House and Museum
(Bristol) American Clock and Watch Museum
(Hartford) Ancient Burying Ground
(Old Mystic) B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill
(Cheshire) Baker Character, Comic & Cartoon Museum
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04/19 Coming to The Guilford area
Hebron Maple Festival Hebron CT March16-17 Each year thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy and experience the weekend of maple related events.
7th Annual Great International Spring Beer Festival Providence RI April20 Your Beer Festival Admission Ticket will allow you UNLIMITED SAMPLING of more than 250 brewers, live music, food and MUCH MORE at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
New England Folk Festival Mansfield MA April19-21 A fabulous blend of dance, music, crafts, and food from many lands.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
Spring Plant Sale Westford NH April27 The Middlesex Conservation District will be holding its annual Spring Plant Sale at the 4H Fairgrounds.
Connecticut Sheep and Wool Festival vernon CT April27 The festival started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association as a program “to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut” has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival.
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