Colonel John Ashley House
Colonel John Ashley House, Colonial house in Sheffield, United States
The Colonel John Ashley House displays characteristic features of early 18th-century New England architecture with wide floorboards and multiple fireplaces throughout the structure.
Built in 1735, this residence belonged to Colonel John Ashley, who commanded the local militia during the French and Indian War in Massachusetts.
The Sheffield Declaration, an early petition against British control, was written in the upstairs study of this house in 1773.
The house opens for guided tours on weekends between Memorial Day and Columbus Day, allowing visitors to explore the preserved colonial interior.
Elizabeth Freeman, known as Mum Bett, secured her freedom from slavery through a legal case while working in this household in 1781.
Location: Sheffield
GPS coordinates: 42.05944,-73.35639
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:29
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