Plymouth Antiquarian House

The Plymouth Antiquarian House is a Federal-style residence on Water Street featuring symmetrical facades, ornate doorways, and multi-paned windows characteristic of early 1800s design. The interior contains period rooms that display how domestic spaces were furnished and arranged during that era.

The house was built in 1809 as a residence for sea captain William Hammatt and later served the Hedge family, prominent traders who occupied it for nearly 90 years. It remains a well-preserved example of Federal-era residential architecture from Massachusetts.

The Plymouth Antiquarian Society operates this as a museum to present exhibits about local families and maintain collections of early American furnishings. Visitors see how prosperous trading families lived during the 1800s.

The house is open during summer months and available only through guided tours that explain domestic life from the 1800s. Check in advance for tour availability and timing since the site operates on a seasonal schedule.

The building was moved from its original Court Street location to Water Street in 1919 through the efforts of the local historical society. This relocation preserved the structure at a new address while maintaining its original architectural character.

Location: Massachusetts

Architectural style: Federal architecture

GPS coordinates: 41.96030,-70.66780

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:06