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Daniel Benton Homestead, Tolland, CT

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Daniel Benton Homestead

An 18th-century colonial farmhouse in Tolland, run as a museum by the Tolland Historical Society since 1970.

154 Metcalf Road, Tolland, CT · Tolland, CT

About Daniel Benton Homestead

The Daniel Benton Homestead is a house museum on Metcalf Road in Tolland. The Tolland Historical Society tells the story of 18th-century Tolland through the first three generations of the Benton family who lived there. The house is a full cape with an ell, and its interior keeps much of its original woodwork, paneling, and fireplaces. Visitors can see the hall, the parlor, and a restored kitchen with a walk-in fireplace and bake oven. The cellar was once used to hold prisoners during the Revolutionary War. The museum is closed for the season and is scheduled to reopen in 2027, with tours arranged by appointment.

  • #house museum
  • #colonial history
  • #farmhouse
  • #Tolland
  • #Connecticut

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