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Coventry Historical Society Properties

Sketches by Marilyn Richardson

The Elias Sprague House, circa 1821, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This five room cape, east of the Nathan Hale Homestead on South Street, is used for Historical Society functions which include monthly meetings, executive council and committee meetings, potluck suppers and picnics. It is open to the public for special events.

The Strong-Porter House, circa 1730, located on South Street west of the Nathan Hale Homestead, is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as the Historical Society museum. Five rooms of the house and outbuildings, including a carpenter shop, carriage sheds, and barn are open to the public.

After being closed last season for restoration, the Strong-Porter Museum will open with new exhibits and displays on Sunday, May 22, 2005. The Museum is open to the public on the first and third weekends of the month, May through October from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free.

The Brick School, built 1823-25, is located on Merrow Road at the intersection of Goose Lane. The School will open for the season on Sunday, May 15, 2005. It is open to the public on the first and third Sundays of each month, May through October from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free.

January 2005


Coventry Historical Society Properties
	Sketches by Marilyn Richardson
	The Elias Sprague House, circa 1821, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This five room cape, east of the Nathan Hale Homestead on South Street, is used for Historical Society functions which include monthly meetings, executive council and committee meetings, potluck suppers and picnics. It is open to the public for special events.
		The Strong-Porter House, circa 1730, located on South Street west of the Nathan Hale Homestead, is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as the Historical Society museum. Five rooms of the house and outbuildings, including a carpenter shop, carriage sheds, and barn are open to the public. After being closed last season for restoration, the Strong-Porter Museum will open with new exhibits and displays on Sunday, May 22, 2005. The Museum is open to the public on the first and third weekends of the month, May through October from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free.
	The Brick School, built 1823-25, is located on Merrow Road at the intersection of Goose Lane. The School will open for the season on Sunday, May 15, 2005. It is open to the public on the first and third Sundays of each month, May through October from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free.