Arnold House

Taverns
chimneys
and
children
The Eleazer Arnold house is a cool old house that was build around 1683. Nobody really knows who the architect or builder was but the dwelling is a classic example of what’s called a Stone Ender. That’s basically a house that has one wall dominated by a huge stone chimney.
Ol’ Eleazer lived in the house with his wife and ten or so kids and even got a license for a tavern in one of the rooms. Must have been a lively place to hang out.
The house of course received lots of modifications and changes over the decades but has been restored to give a great feel of what the original was like. There is even some really cool graffiti from the 19^th century that is visible on a beam upstairs.
The house is open on weekends all year round and the admission fee is five bucks for adults. A tour guide will show you around and give you the history of the old tavern and home. A great old home that gives a quick peek into the past.

The Arnold house is part of the Historic New England family. Tremendous history in our own back yard.

Arnold House is a great old colonial house in Lincoln. It is one of the last two examples of stone end construction in RI. We stopped by on a Monday (when they don’t have tours), just to check out the exterior. We were greeted by the site manager, who gave us a personal tour, as well as great tips about other historical sites in Lincoln. Regular tour days are Saturdays and Sundays, 11 – 4. Allow one hour minimum.