ABOUT THE HOUSE  
Hyland House Museum

The Hyland House, a museum of early colonial life and architecture, was built circa 1690-1710. Scheduled for demolition in 1916, it was purchased and restored by the Dorothy Whitfield Historic Society. It has been open to the public as a living historical environment since 1918.
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Many new informative pages are in development and will be presented in the future. Four such pages are indicated below.
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THE ROOMS: descriptions of the parlors, bed chambers and lean-to kitchen in the house.
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HERB GARDEN: learning more about the plants that the colonists used for medicines,dyes and cooking.
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ARTIFACTS: descriptions of the 17th and 18th century artifacts displayed in the house.
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STRUCTURE REPORT: a summary of the independent study on the house's origins and construction.
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FAQS ABOUT THE HYLAND HOUSE AT 84 BOSTON STREET, GUILFORD,CT
  • OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
    Every day but Monday, June 5 to October 9, 2010 (and by appointment May through October)

    Hours: Tuesday - Friday noon-4.30, Saturday 11-4.30, Sunday noon-4.30

    Admission: Free – donations gratefully accepted.

    Groups of eight or more: advance notice required. Please call for an appointment; $2 donation per person in the group is requested.

    Telephone: 203-453-9477 (answered during
    house opening hours)
  • DIRECTIONS
    Take I-95 Exit 58; Drive south on Rt.77 through traffic light at Rt. 1, to the top of the Guilford town Green. Turn left for a half-block on Broad Street, then right on Park Street (clockwise around the green). Turn left on Boston Street. The house is two blocks on the left.
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Dorothy Whitfield Historic Society, Box 229 Guilford, CT 06437 info@hylandhouse.com