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Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum

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For travelers touring around Providence, Rhode Island, the Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum is an excellent place to spend some time and enjoy the day. This house was originally built in 1865 by Governor Lippitt, and several generations actually continued to live in this house until the late 1970s and serve the community. In addition, this structure was designated as an Historic landmark in 1976. The house was donated to the Preserve Rhode Island society and became a museum in the 1980s.

When visiting the Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum, be sure to see the following areas:

- One of the unique treasures in this museum is the spectacular space of the Grand Hall, which has some of the best craftsmanship and attention to detail of any building in this period.

- The sitting room and fireplace mantle are also magnificent and contain furnishings reminiscence of the late 1800s.

- Visitors will enjoy looking at the architecture and furnishings of this 20 room house and enjoy the stained glass windows, magnificent marble statues, plus the intricate finishes on the walls and ceilings.

- There are a number of events held at the museum during the year, such as the Hunter Music Series, and numerous weddings, parties, and reunions are held here.

Since the Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum is an excellent example of the architecture of the time in which it was built. Visitors will enjoy the museum and have an opportunity to learn of the history of the area.

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