Oliver Ellsworth Homestead EMA

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Oliver Ellsworth Homestead EMA

Ellsworth was a drafter of the US Constitution, Senator & Supreme Court Chief Justice. Watch Facebook for more details. Contact us at [email protected]

Home of Oliver and Abigail Ellsworth, operated as a museum by Connecticut DAR through Ellsworth Memorial Association and located at 778 Palisado Ave, Windsor, CT. Open the third Saturday during the months of May through September from 11 am to 2 pm. Next open date: Saturday, December 3, 2022 -- The Homestead will host holiday tours for the public. Also open for private tours by request - perfect for families, home schoolers, descendants, and history lovers!

06/19/2026

Open Saturday, 11 am - 2 pm: Visit the Homestead tomorrow, and learn more about William Wolcott Ellsworth's impact on the first civil rights case in Connecticut, Prudence Crandall and the Black Law. History, art, antiques and more. Adults $15, seniors $10..

06/18/2026

You are invited: July 10 at Matthies Hall, at the Oliver Ellsworth Homestead. CTDAR is joining the Town of Windsor and Windsor Historical Society to host Michael Toth, author of an outstanding book on Oliver Ellsworth. This event is open to the public via RSVP using the QR code. Hope to see you there!

06/13/2026

It's CT Museum Open House Day! The Homestead is open today 11 am - 3 pm. When you are out and about in the northern CT area, stop by - admission to the Ellsworth House Museum is free, so enjoy it's history, art and artifacts on display.

06/10/2026

This Saturday at the Ellsworth Homestead: Explore the history of Prudence Crandall's fight for equality in the 1830's, William Wolcott Ellsworth's role and the beginning of the civil rights movement in America. 11 am - 3 pm. Free Admission.

06/02/2026

Statewide CT Open House Day is coming June 13! Grab your calendar and put a Homestead visit on your schedule. Admission is free this day, and the Homestead is open from 11 am - 3 pm on Saturday, June 13. We look forward to seeing you.

05/20/2026

Thank you, Town of Windsor, for recognizing the historic preservation activities and historic treasures in Windsor. We appreciate the call out of the Oliver Ellsworth Homestead.

05/15/2026

The Homestead opens its 2026 season on Saturday, May 16, celebrating America250 and exploring the theme 'The Power of Place.' Open from 11 am - 2 pm. Come visit the historic house museum and enjoy the history, art, artifacts and history of this Founding Father. Visitor admission: $15 adults, $10 seniors/vets, $5 children. We are a Blue Star Museum.

05/12/2026

It's Up and it's gorgeous! The Oliver Ellsworth sign has been restored, pole painted and new hardware installed. It is one of our America250 projects . . . just in time for our visitor season starting this Saturday. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the restoration, and to our husbands who master-minded the re-hanging process. Be on the lookout for some additional fun videos.

05/05/2026

Homestead opens May 16: Come celebrate America250! The Power of Place, Tell Inclusive Stories, Doing History, and For the Common Good are the four themes developed by the Connecticut250 as a springboard for interpretation. The Homestead will explore one new theme each month, so visit and learn how these themes enhance the story telling of the Ellsworth Family and the Homestead legacy.

04/29/2026

Happy Birthday, Oliver. Born on April 29, 1745, in Windsor CT, Oliver was educated to be a minister, but then switched to the Law. The rest, as they say, is history: drafter of the US Constitution, architect of the Judiciary Act, third chief justice of the US Supreme Court and envoy to France and Napoleon Bonaparte. We are honored to be the custodians of the legacy, the Homestead, and the family art and artifacts. Come visit us starting May 16.

Address

778 Palisado Avenue
Windsor, CT
06095

Telephone

+18606888717

Website

http://EllsworthHomesteadDAR.org/

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