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Guilford, CT
Population: 21,398

  
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Historic Homes & Buildings

Christ Episcopal Church (circa 1744) 11 Park Street, Guilford, CT 06437, 203-453-2279, A missionary outpost of the Church of England. The stained glass windows date back to the 1870s. In 1909 the Rectory at 11 Park Street was purchased. Originally built as a private home in 1798, it is one of the loveliest examples of colonial architecture in the town center.

Hyland House 84 Boston Street, Guilford, CT 06437, 203-453-9477, A living museum of colonial life and architecture, operated by the Dorothy Whitfield Historic Society, a few steps East of the green. more... map

Thomas Griswold House 171 Boston Street, Guilford, CT 06437, 203-453-3176, The Museum is located on 6.5 acres of land. There are several outbuildings on the property - a 1774 New England saltbox house, a large barn, a working blacksmith shop from Rhode Island, two corn cribs and a Victorian Privy.  more... map


Historic Sites & Monuments

Civil War Memorial Monument Guilford Town Green, The centerpiece of Guilford's Town Green, this monument commemorates Guilford residents who gave their lives during the Civil War.

Dudley Farm, The 2351 Durham Road, Guilford, CT 06437, Route 77 Just North of Route 80, 203-457-0770, A 19th-century working farm and living history museum located on 10 acres with an 1844 farmhouse, barns, gardens, livestock. map


Libraries & Research Centers

Guilford Free Library 67 Park Street, Guilford, CT 06437, 203-453-8282, Located in a Colonial Revival building that was built in 1933, this large library contains numerous materials that document Guilford's history and genealogy including diaries, letters, photographs, and maps, as well as a large selection of books, children's books, and audio books. more... map


Museums & Galleries

Guilford Art Center 411 Church Street, Guilford, CT 06437, 203-453-5947, School devoted to the creation and enjoyment of fine arts and handcrafts. map

Henry Whitfield State Museum (circa 1639) 248 Old Whitfield Street, Guilford, CT 06437, 203-453-2457, Connecticut's oldest house and New England's oldest stone building, built as a minister's home and strong-hold, Colonial Revival restorations 1902 and 193's. more... map

Medad Stone Tavern 197 Three Mile Course, Guilford, CT 06437, 203-453-3176, Overlooking the salt marshes of West River stands one of the town's most imposing landmark homes. The Medad Stone Tavern was one of two taverns owned by Medad Stone and, oddly enough, never used as a tavern. Open by appointment and for special events.


Parks, Gardens & Zoos

Chaffinch Island Park At the End of Chaffinch Island Road, A delightful park area jutting out into Guilford Harbor. Picnic tables available.

Guilford Salt Meadow Sanctuary 283 Clapboard Hill Road, Guilford, CT 06437, 203-458-2582, One of the finest bird watching locations in Guilford, this beautiful sanctuary was established in 1964 and features 235 acres of tidal wetlands and a one mile walking trail that has many well crafted and educational displays along the way. more... map

West River Park Located on River Street Opposite End of Broad, The park is owned and maintained by the Guilford Land Trust. more...


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