Join Us for a special Tea Party Sat., July 11th!

Join us for a “Descendant of Phebe Treat Tea Party” at 12:30 pm Sat., July 11th. Sip from vintage tea cups and enjoy delicate refreshments as the untold story of Phebe Treat is shared with the public for the first time about her days living in this historic circa 1791 Stanton House & General Store.

Phebe Treat (1772-1857) was Elizabeth Stanton’s youngest sibling. She was orphaned at age 1 and at some point the Stanton house became her home when Adam Stanton and his wife Elizabeth invited her to live with the two of them. The Stantons had children of their own: Mary (1778-1865), Elizabeth “Polly” 1780-1862), John (1783-1864), Sally (1786-1843) and Nancy (1790-1879). Phebe Treat and Nancy Stanton never married and both lived out their days at the House. 

Adam’s only son John became a business partner with his father beginning in 1804. John certainly had big boots to fill. Adam Stanton was a very smart, very wealthy man. Nearly everyone in town dealt with Adam Stanton in some way - as a store customer, a quarry worker, a producer of wares or agricultural products or as a sailor on one of 22 sailing ships that brought back teas and rare spices of the day like like cinnamon and black pepper — which Adam would market in New York and abroad along with offering some in his general store. 

Following the death of Nancy, the last of Adam’s children, the House was inherited by John’s two sons — Lewis and John A. Neither married and had such a strong affection for historic objects, it was their joint decision to leave the House in a supporting trust as a museum with the stipulation it remain open to the public for educational purposes.  In 2017 the museum became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and has been open ever since.  Filled with clothing, furnishings, documents, and store inventory all belonging to the original Stanton family, the house provides a glimpse into 18th and 19th century life in a privileged New England family home.

We invite you will email us at adamstantonhouse@gmail.com to reserve your ticket(s) to the 12:30 pm Sat., July 11th Descendant of Phebe Treat Tea Party. You may also call the museum and leave a message with you name, best contact information, and how many tickets you would like at: 959-625-2046 The event is a one of its kind where you’ll get an insight as to what it was like for Phehe to grow into adulthood living in the Adam Stanton household. 

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Single memberships are $25, Family $40, Supporting $100, Patron $500 and Benefactor $1,000.  You may also renew or become a new member by sending a check made out to the Adam Stanton House, Inc., and mail it to the Adam Stanton House, P.O. Box 63, Clinton, CT 06413.

Did you know that all membership fees help pay for such things as insurance, fuel and utilities that total over $28,000 annually? Your support makes a difference! If you have already renewed your 2026 membership, we thank you wholeheartedly for your continued support! 

The Adam Stanton House and General Store was built in 1791 by a wealthy, striving merchant-businessman whose entrepreneurial spirit and extraordinary taste can be seen in every aspect of this unique house museum. Filled with clothing, furnishings, documents, and store inventory all belonging to the original Stanton family, the house provides a glimpse into 18th and 19th century life in a privileged New England family home. In 1916, the house was left in trust by Adam Stanton's heirs to become a house museum. It has been open to the public ever since. Adam Stanton House, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) and is located at 63 E. Main Street, Clinton, Connecticut 06413.

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Be sure to check out the website “Events” calendar and watch for media announcements about some exciting new programs and events. For more information or questions about events, please email: adamstantonhouse@gmail.com

Please click on the CT Valley Shore News Station logo above to watch a brief tour of the Adam Stanton House given by museum Past President Bob Bruch and filmed and edited by CVSN Kristie Kaminski with Board of Director Dale T. Moore & husband David, a.k.a., “Mr. & Mrs. Stanton” on scene in period dress.

The Adam Stanton House, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All contributions are full tax deductible.