Chapman House

Chapman House is a red brick structure with Georgian architectural features, positioned on a knoll overlooking Amherst Marsh and the LaPlanche River. The building displays five symmetrical sections across its front, a steeply pitched roof, and two chimneys that preserve the appearance of an eighteenth-century residence.

William Chapman, an immigrant from Yorkshire, constructed this residence in the late 1770s using materials sourced locally and traditional British building methods. The construction demonstrates building techniques of that era and the skilled craftsmanship available in this region at the time.

The Chapman family maintained deep military ties that are reflected in the objects displayed inside the house. These artifacts tell the story of various conflicts that shaped this region over two centuries.

The interior maintains the original center-hall layout with fireplaces, doors, woodwork, and hardware that demonstrate how homes were constructed during this period. Visitors can see how different rooms were arranged and observe the materials and craftsmanship techniques employed throughout the structure.

The house was built using locally made red bricks with black headers arranged in Flemish bond pattern, combined with Wallace sandstone framing around the doors and windows. This specific combination of materials and pattern reveals how local craftspeople merged regional building materials with proven British construction techniques.