Cultivating the Story: Avery, Smith and Harris, 1845-1955
Formerly known as the Smith-Harris House and on the National Historic Register as the Thomas Avery House.
Visit this 1845 Greek Revival Style farmhouse and property and see what it was like to live on a dairy farm in the late 19th and early 20th century in southeast Connecticut.
Recent Name Change On July 3, 1976, the Smith-Harris House was dedicated as a town museum in East Lyme, CT. The Greek Revival style farmhouse is believed to have been built in 1845 for Thomas Avery and his bride, Elizabeth Brace Griswold. In 2018, members of the Commission and the… Continue reading About
After a long hiatus due to COVID-19, the Brookside Farm Museum is open on June-August on Sundays from 1 pm – 3 pm. It is also open for tours at any time with an appointment. To make an appointment, email brooksidefarmmuseum@gmail.com or call 860-739-0761. Here are a few things to look forward to: June 10,… Continue reading Events
Brookside Farm Museum is located at 33 Society Road, in Niantic, CT, 06357. Tours are available June through August: Sunday from 1-3pm. Special requests for tours outside of the regular hours can be made by appointment. Please email brooksidefarmmuseum@gmail.com, or call 860-739-0761 and leave a message. A suggested donation of $5 per person is greatly… Continue reading Visit
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