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Stanley-Whitman House is a museum of Early American history located in the heart of historic Farmington village. The museum is centered on a rare ca. 1720 Post Medieval "dwelling house" sited on historic grounds that include period gardens, a small orchard and heritage stone walls. A modern wing includes classrooms, collection storage, a research library, period tavern room and galleries.

Exhibits

Exhibits on September 29 will include: tours of the historic house; an exhibit about the building, its occupants, and how it was converted into a museum; two galleries with changing exhibitions; period gardens.

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