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Avery-Copp House

Avery-Copp House

154 Thames Street
, CT
860 445 1637
860 405 1154 fax

www.averycopphouse.org

A century-old Victorian home overlooking the Thames River. A true time-capsule of turn-of-the-century American family life rather than typical museum recreation. Family furnishings and artifacts detailing the lives of the Avery-Copp family.

Brayton Grist Mill & Marcy Blacksmith Museum

RTE. 44
, CT
860 928 0304

This fine example of a one-man mill operation of the 1890's has original milling equipment. The tool exhibit represents the craft of three generations of blacksmiths. Maintained by the Pomfret Historical Society. Admission is free.

Burnham-Hibbard House

185 Main Street
, CT
860 455 0783

Built in the early 19th century this home is open for visitors as a representative house of the period. Informational exhibits combine with reconstructed rooms to give visitors an introduction to life in 1800s New England.

Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House

40 Palmer Street
, CT
860 535 8445

www.stoningtonhistory.org

A National Historic Landmark (c. 1853). Home to Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer, discoverer of Antarctica and clipper ship designer. Explore Palmer's maritime career, Stonington history, and the architecture and grounds of the house. Seasonal.

Comstock Covered Bridge

Comstock Bridge Road
, CT

www.past-inc.org/historic-bridges/covered-comstock.html

Comstock Bridge served travelers on the main road between Colchester and Middletown for nearly sixty years, until a new concrete bridge was built downstream in 1932. A well-preserved example of the Howe truss, an innovative design patented in 1840.

Coventry Historical Society's Brick School House

1019 Merrow Road
, CT
860 742 9656

www.ctcoventryhistoricalsociety.org

Opened in 1825, the Brick School served as a one-room district school until 1955. It was restored in 1976 and is used for school programs and annual displays.

Coventry Historical Society's Strong Porter House

2382 South Street
, CT
860 742 1419

www.ctcoventryhistoricalsociety.org

The Strong Porter museum houses the Coventry Historical Society's archives and displays of Coventry history including 19th centruy hearses, an Armstrong wagon, blacksmith shop, carpentry shop, tools, and barn.

Daniel Putnam Tyler Law Office

25 Canterbury Road
, CT
860 774 7728

www.brooklynct.org

A small country lawyer's office where the great-grandson of Revolutionary War hero Israel Putnam practiced law from 1822 until his death in 1875. Located behind the Brooklyn Historical Society.
Denison Homestead Museum

Denison Homestead Museum

120 Pequotsepos Road
P.O. Box 42
, CT
860 536 9248
860 536 9248 fax

www.denisonhomestead.org

Built in 1717 and continuously owned by the Denison Family, this early 18th century farmhouse is on 200 acres with 18th, 19th & 20th century period gardens and 8 miles of trails. Each room reflects a different period in history.

Dr. William Beaumont Birthplace

169 West Town Street
, CT
860 642 6579
860 642 6583 fax

www.historyofLebanon.org

Childhood home of Dr. William Beaumont, the early American father of modern gastric physiology, whose discoveries about digestion are still used today. A restored 18th-century house features a collection of historic medical equipment.

Ebenezer Avery House

Fort Street
, CT
860 446 9257

Center chimney, 18th century house, built by Naval Ensign wounded in the Battle of Groton Heights. Period kitchen, weaving room, original furnishings throughout.
Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park

Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park

Monument Street & Park Avenue
, CT
860 445 1729

www.ct.gov/deep/fortgriswold

The historic site where on September 6, 1781 British Forces commanded by the infamous Benedict Arnold captured the Fort and massacred 88 of the 165 defenders stationed there. The Monument House Museum at the park also depicts the era.
Fort Griswold Monument House Museum

Fort Griswold Monument House Museum

Park Avenue
, CT
860 449 6877
860 405 1698 fax

www.ct.gov/deep/fortgriswold

The granite monument was dedicated in 1830 to the men who had defended Fort Griswold. In the centennial year 1881 the top was enclosed and the monument was increased to a height of 134 feet.

Fort Shantok

Fort Shantok Road
, CT
860 862 6277

www.nativeamericanmohegans.com/local.htm

Sacred ground to the Mohegan's where the Mohegan tribe first settled with Sachem Uncas in the 17th Century. Within the walls of the fort is an ancient burial ground where a few graves remain undisturbed.
Fort Trumbull State Park

Fort Trumbull State Park

90 Walbach Street
, CT
860 444 7591
860 444 9201 fax

www.ct.gov/deep/forttrumbull

This beautiful park features a visitor center with interactive exhibits detailing the history of the Fort and of New London; a fishing pier; park grounds offering scenic view of the Harbor; year round restrooms; waterfront walk.

Governor Jonathan Trumbull House

169 West Town Street
, CT
860 642 7558

www.ctdar.org

Home of the only Colonial governor (1769-1784) to support the War for Independence. The 1735 house is furnished in period decor. National Historic Landmark. Nearby is the Wadsworth Stable where George Washington's horse slept.

Gurleyville Gristmill

Stone Mill Road
, CT
860 429 9023

www.joshuaslandtrust.org/gristmill.html

The State's only remaining stone grist mill (c. 1830). Millsite since 1720s; 19th century machinery. At any time visitors may view the outside of the mill, relax on the lawns, enjoy the Fenton River and its bridge on Stone Mill Road.
Hempsted Houses

Hempsted Houses

11 Hempstead Street
, CT
860 443 7949

www.ctlandmarks.org

Two historic house museums in the heart of old New London, one of which is among the oldest in New England (1678 documented). The other, a very rare stone house (1759). Part of the abolitionist movement in southeastern Connecticut.

Historic Cargill Falls Mill

58 Pomfret Street
, CT
860 428 3439

www.putnamct.us/putnamatglance/River%20Mills%20Heritage%20Tr...

Originally built as a grist mill in 1730. The Pomfret Manufacturing Co built the Pomfret Cotton Mills to produce textile products in 1807; it's the oldest such site in the nation.
Huntington Homestead

Huntington Homestead

36 Huntington Road
Route 14
, CT
860 456 8381

www.huntingtonhomestead.org

Birthplace of Samuel Huntington, signer of the Declaration of Independence, President of the Continental Congress, ten term Governor of Connecticut. The c. 1723 farmhouse is a National Historic Landmark and has many original features intact.