The Joshua Hempsted House is the oldest house in New London and one of the few remaining 17th century houses in the state. Hempsteds lived in the house until 1937. The Joshua Hempsted House is one of the oldest documented frame buildings in North America. Once on the shore of Bream Cove, now filled in, it has been carefully restored with its original furnishings. The Joshua Hempstead house is the only Underground Railway stop open to the public. Nathaniel Hempsted, builder of the second house (1758), was Joshua's grandson, who died soon after the house was built. Both are now owned and operated by the Antiquarian and Landmarks society of Connecticut.
Location:
11 Hempstead Street, New London Connecticut 06320
Telephone
860-443-7949
Other History nearby:
(Madison) Allis-Bushnell House and Museum
(Bristol) American Clock and Watch Museum
(Hartford) Ancient Burying Ground
(Warwick) Apponaug Village
(Newport) Astors' Beechwood Mansion and Museum
(Old Mystic) B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill
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04/19 Coming to The New London 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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