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Putnam Cottage
Greenwich, Connecticut
Description

Putnam Cottage is a lovely colonial home that dates back to the early 1700s. It is furnished with period antiques and artifacts and inludes a colonial herb garden and carriage shed. Located on the Boston Post Road, it has been a tourist destination for almost 100 years. George Washington actually ate here!

History

Please see our site for Putnam Cottage House history

Artifact Collections

Period furniture and artifacts of the colonial period.

Programs

Annual Good Citizen awards given to local students, History Essay contest, Elementary School tours, Girl Scout patch certifications, historic lectures, Holiday candlelight tours and annual battle reenactment in February.

Governance

The cottage is maintained by the Putnam Hill Chapter of the D.A.R. through the Israel Putnam House Association, LLC.

Library

Access: Staff Only

Appointment required: True

Address
243 East Putnam Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
phone: 203-869-9697
e-mail: info@putnamcottage.org
home page: www.putnamcottage.org
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