Ward House Events

Students research the house

 

 

Old Sturbridge Village researchers studied the house.

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...

Florence died

Statue of Artemas Ward erected in Washington, D.C.

House donated to Harvard University.

Artemas built the caretaker cottage behind the main house for Florence to live in.

Clara died

Henry Galbraith Ward sold the farm to his brother Artemas Ward (the grocer and advertiser) for $2043.

Ella died