Stanley-Whitman House
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Stanley-Whitman House is a historic eighteenth century house that is now a museum focusing on the history and culture of early Farmington, Connecticut
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The house is a classic salt-box on 1+1/4 acre in the historic village of Farmington. The house was declared a National Historic Landmark
in 1960. It may possibly be included in the Farmington Historic District.
The museum's collections include furniture, decorative arts objects, costumes, tools and functional items from the 17th to 19th century. The museum also manages "Memento Mori," a 17th-early 19th century burial ground on Main Street in Farmington. The Nancy Conklin Exhibit Gallery features changing exhibitions of art and history. The museum offers many history programs for school groups and the public.
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Farmington, Connecticut
Farmington is a town located in Hartford County in the Farmington Valley area of central Connecticut in the United States. The population was 25,340 at the 2010 census. It is home to the world headquarters of several large corporations including Carrier Corporation, Otis Elevator Company, and Carvel...
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The house is a classic salt-box on 1+1/4 acre in the historic village of Farmington. The house was declared a National Historic Landmark
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
in 1960. It may possibly be included in the Farmington Historic District.
The museum's collections include furniture, decorative arts objects, costumes, tools and functional items from the 17th to 19th century. The museum also manages "Memento Mori," a 17th-early 19th century burial ground on Main Street in Farmington. The Nancy Conklin Exhibit Gallery features changing exhibitions of art and history. The museum offers many history programs for school groups and the public.