John A. Stanton Memorial in Clinton was built by Adam Stanton, c. 1789-1791. He moved to Clinton from Rhode Island during the Revolutionary War to distill salt for rebel forces. The house today is maintained as a museum of American antiques and illustrates both home and general store, c. 1790. It is also the original site of Yale's first classroom. Almost all the furnishings are original. Visitors will find an impressive collection of American antiques. The museum is open June 1st through September 30th, Tuesday through Sunday, 2 - 5 . Admission is free, and donations are welcome.
Location:
63 East Main Street, Clinton Connecticut 06413
Telephone
860-669-2132
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
|
02/21 Coming to The Clinton 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.
|
|