Oliver Wolcott House: A Revolutionary-Era Landmark in Litchfield, Connecticut

The Oliver Wolcott House in Litchfield, Connecticut, stands as a reminder of New England’s most Revolutionary past. Built in 1753, the home belonged to Founding Father Oliver Wolcott. Not well known today, Wolcott was highly regarded in his time. He was a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation as a representative of Connecticut. He was also an early governor of Connecticut and served as a major general in the Connecticut militia during the Revolutionary War, serving under George Washington.

Today, the Oliver Wolcott House remains privately owned. Still, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Even from the outside, the property offers a window into 18th-century life. Interpretive markers around town help place the Wolcotts within Litchfield’s broader story, and nearby landmarks—such as the Litchfield Historical Society and the Tapping Reeve House & Law School—pair perfectly with a stop at the home to deepen your appreciation of this historic corner of Connecticut.

While the Oliver Wolcott House is not open for regular public tours, it remains a meaningful stop for travelers tracing the footsteps of America’s Founding Fathers. 

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