henry whitfield state museum

this building constructed circa 16:39 is an impressive structure when one considers its age.as a result of continual count efforts and numerous Boy Scout Eagle Scout projects it presents its self much in the manner which would have existed over 350 years ago.the tour guides are enthusiastic and well informed.for history buffs the property can be a rare gem. However for others not interested in historyit could be painfully dull.I have visited it numerous times over the past 4 decades and will continue to do so and take out of town the future.

We visited the museum this past weekend and very much enjoyed our afternoon. The guys who work there are friendly and informative. The structure, although it has been restored is still very interesting and the area is beautiful. It made for a nice field day on an autumn day.

The two dudes who work there are awesome. Very knowledgeable and . Despite the fact that they give the same tour 365 days and probably 20 times a day, they are enthusiastic about the history and makes the experience so much more enjoyable. If you want the brief tour, they give you an introduction and you get to roam the museum at your pace.All artifacts and exhibits are up close and you really get to scrutinize it. They have a book of reference explaining what everything is. Not too much info, kid friendly and just enough to fulfill my curiosity. And if I had more questions the guide was readily available to answer all questions. Or I can simply Google it. Awesome gift shop! I wanted to buy everything! An excellent little rest stop along I-95.Great place to go for an hr or two for anyone, even kids. They have a scavenger hunt inside the stone house.

Fascinating to see a well preserved standing structure from the early history of our country (1639). The exhibits and staff gave a close up look of how the earliest settlers lived with a wide variety of preserved artifacts.

We stumbled upon Guilford almost by accident - it's a charming archetypical New England town set around a green in the centre - worth a visit just to experience the town alone. We then went to the Henry Whitfield House, which is a small restored house with a few other exhibits and a small visitor centre. I think anyone from the UK will find it fascinating. The two guides were extremely knowledgeable, interesting and enthusiastic - so much better than the rent an out of work actor that a lot of attractions in New England seem to go for. Only criticism would be the flags and bunting adorning the front of the house - kind of spoils the ambience a little bit. But recommend a visit if you're in the area - it's not expensive and only takes about an hour to appreciate everything on the site.

Here's what they don't tell you: it costs $10 (per person) to actually enter the house. A total and complete ripoff. Keep in mind this is run by the State, so the people working there are being paid. If they charged $2 each, or had a donation box, I would have gladly done that.

The house has some interest, but compared to other historic houses we have visited, it is not as interesting. First, the restoration lacks authenticity and was poorly done in places. Second, little is known of Henry Whitfield, so there is not an interesting story to tell of the man or his family. Third, most of the display pieces, while interesting, just come from an past era and can not be traced to this house. Having said that, the guide was knowledgeable and interesting to talk to. The clock from one of the early churches in the attic was worth a look. I was not aware of one handed clocks prior to this.

This house has a fascinating history. There's a visitor's center area where you can learn about the history behind the house and then you can enter the house and see how it looked in the 17th century. The guide was a former history teacher and quite knowledgeable about the house. I enjoyed walking around viewing all the things in the house. It was a very hot day when I went and I got really overheated climbing up and down the stairs. I would recommend this museum to history lovers and architecture fanatics.

The Henry Whitfield Museum is a bona fide stone colonial house built in 1639, and is said to be the oldest house in Connecticut. I was told by the friendly museum staffer that it was designed along the lines of houses which were built in an area of Scotland at the time. It's a fairly fascinating building when you consider its age and the fact that the original owners were part of the group who, with John Davenport, settled the Colony of New Haven. There are very few places in Connecticut with this kind of history. The home is decorated with period furniture, some of which was cleverly designed. The fireplaces are huge and worth the visit alone, although the museum displays an abundance of historical artifacts too. Admission at the time of writing was $8 per adult and the ticket can be used in the other 3 museums run by the State of Connecticut's Department of Economic and Community Development State Historic and Preservation Office. The other 3 museums are the Sloane-Stanley Museum, the Prudence Crandall Museum, and the Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine. Children are charged $5, and college students & seniors charged $6. Note that it is only open May 1 through mid-December from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and only on Wed through Sunday each week. From January to April it can only be toured by appointment. It is closed on July 4 and Thanksgiving. The grounds are also beautiful and can be enjoyed too. The museum is along the town road portion of the Menunkatuck Trail which is now part of the New England Scenic Trail which starts nearby Chittenden Park on the shoreline and connects northward with the Mattabesett, Metacomet, and Monadnock trails, ending in New Hampshire. The walk from the Henry Whitfield Museum to Chittenden Park is less than a mile along neighborhood streets. The railroad track is crossed via the train station overpass (which has elevators as well as stairs). You can enjoy an afternoon by combining the walk with a tour of the museum.

This museum gives you an insight into the colonial heritage of Guilford. Very well preserved and knowledgeable guides.

The guides are friendly and very helpful, very informative. Self-guided tour of the house of 1639 with some interactive parts in each room for children. Good display of life in the 17th century. You can go through it quickly or slowly. Medieval architecture. Also education center and gift shop. We enjoyed it and recommend it highly for information on first residents of CT.