Harriet P. Grosvenor died in 1876. She married Thomas Walter Ward Jr. April 6, 1825 in Pomfret, CT.
One child born in Pomfret and six children born in Shrewsbury.
By this time a lieutenant colonel, Artemas had his first taste of combat in the failed British assault on French-held Fort Ticonderoga. Even though the campaign did not succeed, Ward gained valuable experience as a provincial officer serving under seasoned commanders.
The house was restored according to museum practices of the day. For instance, custom carpets with period-appropriate designs were produced and installed. The inside of the house has changed very little since this restoration, as it is no longer accepted practice to restore houses as...