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Captain Grant's, 1754


Poquetanuck (Mystic Area), Connecticut

Discover the history of this 1754 home used in the American Revolution and Civil War! Featured on HGTV in 2002.

Captain Grant's, 1754 was built by Captain William Grant in 1754 for his wife Mercy Avery. This home housed three generations of the Grant family.
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Introduction

Captain Grant's, 1754 - Poquetanuck, Connecticut Captain Grant’s, 1754 was built by Captain William Grant in 1754 for his wife Mercy Avery. This home housed three generations of the Grant family.

During the American Revolution, soldiers used the home as a garrison. Its seven foot wide staircase easily moved troops to the third floor. Captain Grant’s, 1754 is situated in a Connecticut Historic District and is on the National Register of Historic Places.


Restoration of Captain Grant's

Captain Grant’s has undergone extensive but authentic restoration, with some departures from the original for the comfort and convenience of guests. As part of the restoration, the original post and beam construction was exposed after having been covered up in the 1950’s. The ceiling beams, now cleaned and varnished, are in plain view as are the wide board floors which were also refinished.

A seven foot wide staircase to the second floor was rebuilt, having been cut in two and partially destroyed in the 1880’s. Fortunately, the staircase bannisters and spindles, which were stored in the attic for over a hundred years were recoverable, and were refinishable.


Dining Room The first floor is all common area for the exclusive use of guests and consists of a library, keeping room, dining room, and kitchenette. Guests are permitted to use the kitchenette to make tea or coffee and also offer complementary wine in the refrigerator. The dining room is used to serve hearty candlelit breakfasts each morning.

Guest accommodations include one room on the 1st floor, four rooms on the 2nd floor and two first floor rooms at the 2nd home on the property, called The Avery Home. Captain Grant's can also accommodate intimate gatherings and weddings.

Local Attractions
Mohegan Sun Casino3 min.
Foxwoods Casino6 min.
Naval Submarine Museum10 min.
Mystic14 min.
Coast Guard Academy15 min.
Mystic Seaport17 min.
Mystic Aquarium17 min.
Stonington Vineyards15 min.
Ocean Beach Park25 min.
Misquamicut30 min.
Gillette Castle30 min.
Area maps are furnished on arrival.

The grounds of the Bed & Breakfast were enhanced in 1996 by the receipt of a Federal grant for landscaping beautification.

Captain Grant's, 1754 is a member of the following associations:
   Bed & Breakfasts of the Mystic Coast

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Captain Grant's, 1754
109 Route 2A
Poquetanuck, Connecticut   06365
(860) 887-7589
(800) 982-1772

Fax: (860) 892-9151
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Ted & Carol, Innkeepers

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