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Ogden House and Gardens
Ogden House is an exceptional survivor of a typical mid-18th century farmhouse. The house, which escaped the burning of Fairfield by British forces during the American Revolution, provides a glimpse into the life of a family of the ”middling sort.” Called “the new house” in a 1750 deed, this austere saltbox-style house was built for … Continue reading
Leffingwell House Museum
Origin:The Christopher Leffingwell House is unique in illustrating the development from 17th century beginnings to a mid 18th century town house. Built as a simple two room house in 1675 by Stephen Backus, the house later belonged to Thomas Leffingwell. In 1701 Thomas was granted permission to keep an inn. Benajah Leffingwell, Thomas’ son, was … Continue reading
John Bishop House & Museum
The John Bishop house was built about 1810. The building contains doors that are butt-hinged, nails that are machine cut and headed, a framed ridge in the attic – all features used after 1800. The house has seven fireplaces. Quite unique is a shaftway leading from the buttery down to a dug well, where water … Continue reading
Jillson House Museum
This house was saved from the wrecking ball during redevelopment. The Windham Historical Society endeavors to discover, collect and preserve whatever pertains to the history of the Town of Windham, and advances programs to make the results of this research available to the public. This society is headquartered in the circa 1824 Jillson House, pictured … Continue reading
General David Humphreys House
The Humphreys House is the birthplace of the Revolutionary War officer and friend of George Washington who later became our nation’s first ambassador. It serves as the Society’s headquarters, as well as home of our unique Day in 1762 Program. More than just a wonderful interactive tool for educating our region’s children, the Humphreys House … Continue reading
Enoch Kelsey House
The Enoch Kelsey House at 1702 Main Street in Newington is an example of the home of a prosperous Connecticut farmer and tinsmith in the late 18th century. It was built by Enoch Kelsey and his son David in 1799 on Kelsey Street opposite Christian Lane in the southwestern section of town. It was moved … Continue reading
Edward Waldo House
Edward Waldo House is a historic house in the southern edge of the town of Scotland, Connecticut, at the Sprague town line. It is a “vernacular saltbox” house with two wings and it was owned by the Waldo family from 1715 to 1971. The house was built in 1715 and added to the National Register … Continue reading
Derrin House in Connecticut
“The Derrings (Derrin) built a home before 1766 in a section of West Avon…” is the only reference in a local history book to this (c. 1747) farmhouse. Little is known of the family other than they built several houses in the western part of Avon in the 18th century. The home’s size and architectural … Continue reading
Blume House
San Pablo is located in West Contra Costa County off Interstate 80, minutes away from the Bay Area cultural centers of Berkeley, Oakland and San Francisco. Interstate 80 is the principal arterial route between the Bay Area and Sacramento. The City of San Pablo is nestled between the cities of Pinole and Richmond and the … Continue reading