Henry Whitfield State Museum

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248 Old Whitfield St
Guilford, CT 06437
+1 (203) 453-2457
https://portal.ct.gov
Welcome to Connecticut's oldest house! Construction of the Henry Whitfield House began in 1639 when a group of English Puritans, including Reverend Henry Whitfield and his family, entered into an agreement with the Menunkatuck band of the Quinnipiac tribe and renamed the area Guilford. Discover its fascinating and complex stories with a self-guided tour of three floors of exhibits, furnishings, and artifacts. The Visitor Center features a gift shop, research library (by appointment), and exhibit galleries. You're also invited to play the free outdoor "I Spy" Bingo game available at the parking kiosk.

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4.57 reviews
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D. R.
8/20/2025

Dante, the docent at the house, he is awesome! He has the type of personality people need when touring historic homes. The items displayed are interesting. The second and third floor are interesting.

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Dennis E.
10/3/2024

My wife and I visited the Henry Whitfield State Museum on 10/3/2024, and it was a wonderful experience. The museum is housed in a charming 17th-century building, which adds an authentic touch to...

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Madison M.
7/3/2023

My mom and I love touring historic homes, so seeing Connecticut's oldest ho (Oldest stone house in New England) was an absolute pleasure! While it's self guided, those who worked there were...

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Jeffrey C.
7/9/2019

What a wonderful example of CT early American History. It is a true privilege to live in this lovely "village" of Guilford CT, one can so easily take things for granted, the HWSM is just one of...

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Brian S.
8/25/2010

A very, very, very, old house The Henry Whitfield House was built way back in 1639 and is the oldest house in Connecticut and the oldest surviving stone house in all of New England. One look...

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