Sloane-Stanley Museum, History museum in Kent, Connecticut
The Sloane-Stanley Museum is a history museum in Kent, Connecticut, that displays an extensive collection of early American hand tools and crafts. Beyond the tools, the museum features the artist's original paintings and illustrations alongside a reconstructed wooden cabin from the colonial period.
The museum building was donated by Stanley Works in 1969 and sits near the Kent Iron Furnace, which operated from 1826 to 1892 producing pig iron. This location ties the museum's artistic focus to the region's industrial past.
The museum showcases Eric Sloane's artistic legacy through his working studio with original paintings of New England landscapes. The displayed works show how this artist visually captured the handcrafted traditions of his region.
The museum opens Friday through Sunday from May to October and offers guided tours plus a gift shop with publications. Visitors should note the location is quite seasonal, so checking conditions before visiting in shoulder months is helpful.
On the grounds stands a reconstructed log cabin based on Eric Sloane's book 'Diary of an Early American Boy.' This structure demonstrates how the artist brought historical architecture back to life beyond just painting it.
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