The Hyland House, a museum of early colonial life and architecture, was built circa 1690-1710. Scheduled for demolition in 1916, it was purchased and restored by the Dorothy Whitfield Historic Society. It has been open to the public as a living historical environment since 1918. With five fireplaces and hand-hewn floors and walls, the house is remarkably close to its original condition. On display in its rooms is a collection of 17th- and 18th-century furniture and decorative arts, including primitive utensils, slipware, rope bedsteads, family chests, quilts, stumpware and samplers. Clockmaker Ebenezer Parmelee, grandson of the original owner, was the most prominent resident of the house. A shipwright and master of several metal and woodworking trades for much of the 18th century, he left his mark as the father of Connecticut clockmaking. Open to the public every day but Monday, June-Labor Day weekends until Columbus Day; by appointment.
Location:
PO Box 229, 84 Boston St, Guilford Connecticut 06437
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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