Located on Country St., this 23-room Greek revival mansion was designed by Richard Upjohn for William Rotch Jr., a prominent whaling merchant. Built in 1834, the house and its formal gardens were owned by three prominent families from 1834-1981. Rooms display the decorative arts, furniture and belongings of the three families. The grounds encompass a rose garden, a wild flower walk, and a formal cutting garden. Open daily 10am-4pm in June through December. Tuesday - Sunday 10am-4pm the rest of the year.
Location:
396 County St., New Bedford Massachusetts 02740
Telephone
508-997-1401
Other History nearby:
(Nantucket) 72 Centre Street
(Duxbury) Alden House
(Warwick) Apponaug Village
(Newport) Astors' Beechwood Mansion and Museum
(Barrington) Barrington Town Hall
(Fall River) Battleship Cove
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02/21 Coming to The New Bedford 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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