Holiday Home Tours of Notable New Englanders Such as Mark Twain and Nathan Hale

Connecticut was the home of several historical figures such as author Mark Twain, Revolutionary war hero, Nathan Hale, and theologian, Jonathan Edwards. If you're planning to visit Connecticut during the holidays, make sure to tour some of the old historical homesteads in the area.

The upcoming holidays are an excellent time to tour these old historical homes. As most outdoor events have closed for the winter, touring historic homes is a favorite pastime for both residents and tourists. Here are a few of some of the most notable historical homes in a state where homes date back as far as the 16^th century.....

Wethersfield---Connecticut's Largest Historic District
Wethersfield is home to the largest Historic District in the state, where you'll find 50 houses, all constructed before the Revolutionary War. Another 100 were built by the Civil War, and an additional 10 homes were built shortly later. .

Visiting historic Wethersfield is like entering a time machine to another place and time. The Wethersfield Museum, at 200 Main Street, is a good spot to begin your tour where you'll get an idea of what it was like to live in 18^th century Wethersfield, as well as relive history. Holiday historic house tours begin December 1^st and continue through December 23^rd from 10 AM- 4 PM.

Webb-Dean-Stevens Museum---At the Webb-Dean-Stevens Museum, you can see where George Washington slept, as well as other historical memorabilia.

Joseph Webb House-Built in 1752 by Joseph Webb, a successful Connecticut merchant, the house is a 3 ½ story home which was reportedly was used to house enslaved Africans. The upper floor was used to store Mr. Webb's trade goods. An authentic portrayal of a home during the time of the Revolution, the Joseph Webb House takes you back to the mid-1700s when our country was fighting for her freedom from England.