Roseland Cottage-Bowen House

Gothic Revival summer home (c.1846) by merchant and publisher Henry Bowen; Fourth of July host to presidents Grant, Hayes, Harrison and McKinley. Barn contains perhaps the oldest surviving indoor bowling alley in the country. 1850 Boxwood parterre garden. National Historic Landmark.

Getting There & Details

Admission
Adults $8, seniors $7, children (under 12) $4, under 5 free.
Hours
June 1-Oct. 15, Wed.-Sun., Fourth of July, and Columbus Day 11-5. Tours leave on the hour, last one at 4 p.m.
Address
556 Rte. 169
Phone
(860) 928-4074
Website
www.historicnewengland.org
Map
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