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Formerly called the Smith-Harris House the Brookside Farm Museum is one of three historic house museums in the town of East Lyme, CT.  The indoors represents what a traditional farmhouse might have looked like between 1845-1955.  It contains artifacts donated by townspeople and history enthusiasts.  The grounds contain an event space (the barn and open land) and is becoming a Homegrown National Park.

Visit this 1845 Greek Revival-style farmhouse and property for a tour, a program or an event, today!

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          Recent Name Change On July 3, 1976, the Smith-Harris House was dedicated as a town museum in East Lyme, CT.  The Greek Revival style farmhouse is believed to have been built in 1845 for Thomas Avery and his bride, Elizabeth Brace Griswold.  In 2018, members of the Commission and the… Continue reading About

Events

A family-inclusive book discussion of Nature’s Best Hope and Nature’s Best Hope Young Readers Edition, by Doug Tallamy.Part of our Homegrown National Park series. During each of the 4 meetings (June 5, July 3, August 7) we will discuss 1/3 of the book, hear from a natural gardening expert, enjoy refreshments, and dream of how… Continue reading Events

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Brookside Farm Museum is located at 33 Society Road, in Niantic, CT, 06357. The museum is open for visitors on Saturday and Sunday from 1-3.  The grounds are open from dawn until dusk. Special requests for tours outside of the regular hours can be made by appointment.  Please email brooksidefarmmuseum@gmail.com, or call 860-739-0761, and leave… Continue reading Visit