With July Fourth just a few days away, might we suggest marking the occasion of the United States’ founding by learning about some of the oldest homes in the country? From cliff dwellings dating back 1,500 years to Colonial houses built nearly four centuries ago, ancient residences that are open to the public provide a fascinating glimpse at the past. We rounded up a handful of them — including one that offers a virtual tour you can take right through your computer screen.
Rebekah Brandes
Assistant Editor
Today’s Pick
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A Walk Through History: The Oldest Homes in the US That You Can Tour Today
The Whitfield House, as seen above, is the oldest stone house in New England. Construction started on it in 1639, when a group of English Puritan settlers established an arrangement with the Menunkatuck band of the Quinnipiac tribe.
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