About Us
Our Mission
“To protect, maintain, and preserve the Stanton-Davis Homestead and artifacts with the purpose of creating a museum and educational center open to the public, and dedicated to the memory of the Thomas Stanton, and Davis family, Native Americans, and African American slaves, associated with the history of the homestead-all of whom were instrumental, in the founding of Connecticut.”
The Home
The Stanton-Davis Homestead Museum is the oldest house in Stonington, Connecticut. It was built by Thomas Stanton, one of the founders of Stonington, beginning in 1670 with additions made in 1720 and 1750. The property has been a working farm for over 350 years. In 2004, A non-profit corporation was formed to preserve the homestead as a museum.
Our Board of Directors
- Brian McCormick - President
- Gil Mandeville Bliss - Vice President
- Steve Juers - Treasurer
- Mark Bancroft
- Meredith (Merry) Bliss- Membership Secretary
- Andy Robinson - Chairman Social Media Committee
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