General Artemas Ward House, Colonial residence in Massachusetts, United States
The General Artemas Ward House is a colonial residence in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The two-story wooden structure has a white painted exterior, multiple chimneys, and evenly spaced windows typical of early New England architecture.
The house was built in 1727 and became the home of General Artemas Ward, who played a leading role in the early months of the Revolutionary War. He commanded American troops during the Siege of Boston before George Washington took over command.
The rooms are furnished with objects and furniture from the 1700s, showing how a prosperous New England household organized daily life. Walking through the different spaces gives a clear sense of how family members used each room.
The house is open to visitors at certain times of year, with guided tours available on site. School groups and researchers can arrange special visits in advance by contacting the property directly.
Many of the original hand-hewn oak beams from 1727 are still in place and visible inside the house, connected using traditional joinery without nails. This technique was common in colonial New England but is rarely seen in a building still standing today.
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