Noah Webster House, Historic house museum in West Hartford, United States.
The Noah Webster House is an early 18th-century residence in West Hartford displaying typical colonial New England architectural features. The building showcases a central chimney, symmetrical front, and many-paned windows that reflect the building practices of that era.
The house was built between 1715 and 1720 and gained National Historic Landmark status in 1962. It opened to the public as a museum in 1966 to share the story of the property and its notable resident.
The house reflects Noah Webster's role in shaping how Americans learned and spoke through his dictionary work. Visitors can observe how his influence on language and education appears in the exhibits and the home's period details.
The museum offers guided tours that help visitors explore the house and its exhibits in detail. Weekday visits tend to be less crowded, allowing more time for personal exploration and conversation with staff.
The original property once spread across about 120 acres used for farming and daily operations. The modern museum addition was intentionally designed to resemble a traditional New England barn, blending with the historic setting.
Location: West Hartford
GPS coordinates: 41.74619,-72.74650
Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:42
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