General Artemas Ward House

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General Artemas Ward House
Location	Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, USA
Built	1727
Architectural style(s)	Colonial

The General Artemas Ward House is a historic house museum located in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The house was the home of Artemas Ward, an American major general in the American Revolutionary War and a Congressman from Massachusetts. The house is now owned and operated by Harvard University as a museum dedicated to the life and legacy of General Ward.

History

The house was built in 1727 and originally served as a residence for the Ward family. General Artemas Ward, born in 1727, lived in the house for much of his life. He played a significant role in the early stages of the American Revolutionary War, particularly in the Siege of Boston. After the war, Ward continued to live in the house while serving in various political roles, including as a member of the United States House of Representatives.

Architecture

The General Artemas Ward House is an example of Colonial architecture, characterized by its symmetrical design, central chimney, and gabled roof. The house has been preserved to reflect its 18th-century appearance, with period furnishings and artifacts that belonged to the Ward family.

Museum

The house was donated to Harvard University in 1925 by the Ward family. It is now operated as a museum, offering guided tours that provide insights into the life of General Ward and the history of the American Revolutionary War. The museum also features exhibits on colonial life and the Ward family's contributions to American history.

Related Pages

• Artemas Ward
• American Revolutionary War
• Siege of Boston
• Colonial architecture
• Harvard University
• United States House of Representatives

See Also

• List of historic houses in Massachusetts
• National Register of Historic Places listings in Worcester County, Massachusetts