Ward-Heitman House, Historic house museum in West Haven, Connecticut, United States
The Ward-Heitman House is a timber-frame structure with clapboard siding, a gabled roof, and a chimney dividing two rooms on each floor. The building stands on Elm Street and maintains its original layout with white exterior walls and traditional architectural proportions.
The property began in 1684 when Ebenezer Clark acquired the land through marriage, and Thomas Ward later took ownership in 1788. The Ward family then lived here for generations, shaping the house's story over two centuries.
The house displays furnishings and everyday objects that show how families lived across different time periods in this region. Visitors can see how people arranged their homes and what they valued in their daily lives.
The building sits on Elm Street and is easy to reach on foot, though it is currently closed for restoration work. Check the museum website for updates before planning a visit to find out when it will reopen.
The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003, marking its importance as a regional architectural landmark. This recognition highlights how valuable early timber-frame buildings are for understanding American colonial history.
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