Eells-Stow House

The Eells-Stow House is a two-and-a-half-story wooden structure with clapboard siding on High Street in Milford, featuring four bays and a central chimney. The building includes a saltbox roofline with an 18th-century lean-to section and a 19th-century extension.

The house was built around 1700 by Samuel Eells, making it Milford's oldest surviving building. It gained attention during the Revolutionary War when Stephen Stowe cared for prisoners suffering from smallpox in this location.

The house reveals different construction methods through its visible interior elements, showing how New England residential building practices changed over time. You can see the craftsmanship and materials that different generations used.

The museum is housed at 34 High Street in Milford and operated by the Milford Historical Society, with guided tours that explore colonial domestic life in Connecticut. The interior can only be seen through organized tours with a staff member.

The house has a rare saltbox form with an asymmetrical roof where the back side slopes much lower than the front. This distinctive shape was practical for families who needed extra storage and work spaces.