River Valley, Connecticut Historic Homes
Martha A. Parsons House
Built in 1782, only house left in the nation with "George Washington Memorial" wallpaper. Displays a family's lifestyle for over 180
Isham-Terry House
Built in 1854, the house epitomizes gracious urban living in antebellum Hartford. In 1896, Dr. Oliver Isham bought the house, which remained in the family until 1979. The family'
Manchester Historical Society
Cheney Homestead (c.1785)
Kellogg-Eddy House
Restored 1808
Welles Shipman Ward House (c.1755)
Cited by the U.S. Dept. of the Interior as possessing 'exceptional architectural interest.' Antique horse-drawn vehicles, 18
The Watson House
One-of-a-kind Palladian mansion, built in 1788, unique spot to relax. Five rooms (one two-room suite), private bath, TV, fireplace, a/
Phelps-Hatheway House
Built for Loyalist Shem Burbank in 1761
Sarah Whitman Hooker Homestead
1720 mansion house, remodeled 1805
Buttolph-Williams House (c.1710)
This 18th-century "mansion house"
Oliver Ellsworth Homestead
Ellsworth was a famous Revolutionary patriot, jurist, statesman, and one of the framers of the U.S. Constitution. His house built in 1780, remained in the family until 1903
Gillette Castle
Reservations needed at least 2 weeks before intended stay, limited to one night stay, break camp by 9
Pratt House (c.1732)
Historic house built in sections throughout the 18
Thankful Arnold House
Gambrel-roofed house, built between 1795-1819. Provides a glimpse at widow Thankful Arnold's life c.1830 after her husbands unexpected death. Garden features herbs and vegetables early 19
General Mansfield House
Built in 1810
Wadsworth Mansion
Once a private residence of Col. Clarence Wadsworth, landscape designed by the Olmsted brothers. A 19th-century Beaux Art style mansion, located on 103 acres with 3.5
Amasa Day House
A Federal style house (1816) remained in the hands of Day's heirs until 1967
Nathan Hale Homestead (1776)
On 12 acres, adjoining the Hale State Forest, the family home of Connecticut'
The Fitch House
Elegant 1836 Greek Revival mansion furnished with period antiques and listed on National Register of Historic Places. Two rooms (one with fireplace), private bath, TV, a/
Daniel Benton Homestead (c.1720)
Colonial cape (c.1720)