1753 House

The 1753 House is a reproduction of an eighteenth-century settler's home located in Field Park. It features wooden frame construction, shingled roof, and a large stone fireplace that served as the center of household activity.

Local volunteers built the house in 1953 to mark the bicentennial of Williamstown's founding. They used authentic eighteenth-century building techniques and materials to recreate how early settlers constructed their homes.

The house shows how early settlers in Massachusetts lived and organized their daily routines. It reflects the simple conditions and practical layout that families needed to survive in a new settlement.

The house is open for visits on weekends during warmer months and offers educational programs about colonial life. Visitors should plan ahead since hours are limited and the site is outdoors with natural ground surfaces.

The stone fireplace is built from materials salvaged from Williamstown's first mill, creating an unexpected link between domestic life and early industrial activity. Most visitors overlook this subtle connection between two different aspects of colonial development.

Location: Williamstown

GPS coordinates: 42.71365,-73.21048

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:02