George Hyland owned the property as early as 1660 and died in the second-floor bed chamber of a dwelling that stood on the lot in 1693. There is scholarly disagreement, however, as to whether the house that stands at 84 Boston Street today is the original house to have been built on Hylands lot. Town records and archaeological evidence tend to date the house from 1660. Sheep farmer George Hyland, who died in 1693, may have been the first to live in the house, but his grandson Ebenezer Parmelee, was the most notable. Known as the "colonial clockmaker", Ebenezer built the first steeple clock in New England. The Dorothy Whitfield Historic Society opened the Hyland House to the public in 1918 and has kept it open every summer since. With five fireplaces and hand-hewn floors and walls, the house is remarkably close to its original condition.
Location:
84 Boston Street, Guilford Connecticut 06437
Telephone
203-453-9477 Fax 203-453-7544
Other History nearby:
(East Hampton) 'Home Sweet Home'
(Litchfield) All Wars Memorial
(Madison) Allis-Bushnell House and Museum
(Bristol) American Clock and Watch Museum
(New Haven) Amistad Memorial
(Hartford) Ancient Burying Ground
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02/21 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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