2026 Museum Activities
We are busy planning 2026 for the Oliver Ellsworth Museum opening! Scheduled Homestead Open House Other dates and times can be scheduled. Contact Us
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Oliver Ellsworth Homestead
Connecticut Daughters of the American Revolution
Learn about our museum
Oliver Ellsworth’s homestead was built in 1781. In 1903, the homestead was deeded to the Connecticut Daughters of the American Revolution by the Ellsworth heirs
Visit Us
Tours are available the third Saturday, May to September, 11am to 2pm or by appointment.
Private tours can be scheduled.
“I have visited several countries and I like my own the best. I have been in all the States of the Union, and Connecticut is the best State. Windsor is the pleasantest town in the State, and I have the pleasantest place in the the town of Windsor. I am content – perfectly content to die on the banks of the Connecticut River.”
Oliver Ellsworth
Fantasy Forest
Come visit us on December 6, 11am to 3pm, for a holiday tour and tree sale!
Keep readingWolcott Family Reunion
Thank you to the Wolcott Family Society for sharing their 115th reunion with the Homestead on August 2. Visitors ranged in age from 6 to 91! The group was so large that we and the Windsor Historical Society swapped groups…
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778 Palisado Avenue
Windsor, CT 06095
860-688-8717
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| Admission | |
|---|---|
| Adults | $15.00 |
| Children | $5.00 |
| Seniors & Veterans | $10.00 |
