The Henry Whitfield State Museum in Guilford is New England’s oldest stone house. Built in 1639 for the Reverend Henry Whitfield, one of the founders of Guilford, the house opened as a museum in ...

Located in Guilford, the Henry Whitfield State Museum started life as a house built by - you guessed it - Reverend Henry Whitfield in 1639 and functioned both as a residence and defensive structure ...

The Whitfield House, gift shop and visitor center are open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday from May to October, making it a great addition to a summer daytrip to the area.