The following announcement was provided by Historic New England:
On Saturday, June 7, Historic New England sites across the region are free and open to the public. Visitors can enjoy a fun day of fantastic storytelling from architecture and fine art to New Englanders of the past. Browne House is recognized as the first fully documented restoration in America and the oldest house in Watertown.
There is one large room on the first floor, which incorporated living, cooking, and sleeping space. The second floor features rare architectural features and an attic completes the tour. Staff will be on hand to welcome visitors and discuss the history of the house.
Open times vary across sites and Browne House hours are below.
WHEN: Saturday, June 7, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Browne House, 562 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02472
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
● HistoricNewEngland.org/Property/Browne-House
● Parking in the Police Station lot next door is encouraged.
● The site is not equipped with ramps, elevators, or lifts. And there is no public restroom or air
conditioning.
ABOUT HISTORIC NEW ENGLAND
Historic New England welcomes the public to thirty-eight exceptional museums and landscapes, operates a major collections and archives center, and protects 125 privately owned historic properties in the region through a preservation easement program. HistoricNewEngland.org
ABOUT THE BROWNE HOUSE
Built between 1694 and 1701 for a farming family, Browne House contains rare surviving architectural features from the late 1600s and shows how a family lived in what was considered a “mansion house” at the time. The house is open for visitors to tour on select days May through October. HistoricNewEngland.org/Property/Browne-House