The historic Hedge House and Harlow House are now open for the summer season. The 1809 Hedge House at 126 Water St. is open for public tours five days weekly, from 2 to 6 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday, through August (closed July 4). The 1677 Harlow Old Fort House at 119 Sandwich St. is open from 1 to 4 p.m. every Thursday through August. Admission is $5 per site for adults, $2 for children, and free for Plymouth residents.
The Hedge House Museum overlooks scenic Plymouth harbor. Built in 1809, the grand Federal era mansion was lived in by Plymouth merchants and ship owners for more than a century, and features unusual octagonal rooms and an attached carriage house. Furnishings reveal the richness of 19th century social and domestic life, with China Trade treasures, paintings, textiles, and toys on display.
The Harlow House was built circa 1677 by Sgt. William Harlow, a cooper and farmer who served for many years as town selectman in the early colony. Coopering tools and handmade coopered items are displayed in this rustic farmhouse with gardens.
Both historic houses are owned and operated by the Plymouth Antiquarian Society. For more information on special events and programs, call 508-746-0012 or e-mail pasm@verizon.net.
