Captain Grant's, 1754

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.

USA Today "10 great places to get in bed with a ghost" Friday, October 31, 2003.

Excerpt: "Be prepared for strange knocks at your door at unexpected hours. Guests who stay in the Adelaide Room are likely to have contact with the mysterious woman and her two children who once lived at the inn, built in 1754."

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.

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.

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

In the Spring, hundreds of plants on the property border will show their splendor. In May, the village is spectaular with the display of dogwood blossoms. In the fall our 200 year old maple tree adds a gem-like splendor to the front lawn.

As you enter Historic Poquetanuck Village there is a cove leading out to the sea. This is the cove where Captain Grant set sail for Honduras laden with grist to be traded for Mahogany. Poquetanuck Cove is one of the many scenes that make this area so beautiful. It is a National protected area due to rare bird species. Canoes are allowed on the cove.

Mohegan Sun Casino - 3 min.

Foxwoods Casino - 6 min.

Naval Submarine Museum - 10 min.

Mystic: 14 min.

Coast Guard Academy - 14 min.

Mystic Seaport - 17 min.

Mystic Aquarium - 17 min.

Stonington Vineyards - 15 min.

Ocean Beach Park - 25 min.

Misquamicut - 30 min.

Gillette Castle - 30 min.

Area maps are furnished on arrival.

From N.Y./ West:

North on I-95 to Exit 76 on to I-395N. Take Exit 79A. Follow to "T" intersection (traffic light). Turn left on to Rtes 2A/12. Take first right onto Route 2A. Captain Grant’s is 1.6 mi on the right.

From Boston/ East:

South on I-95. Take Exit 92 to Route 2. Take Route 2 West, passing Foxwoods on the left, to Route 2A (left turn at Traffic light). Captain Grant's is on the left on Route 2A approx. 1.1 mi after the traffilc light. Turn in immediately after the sign.

From North:

Take I-395 to Exit 79A and continue with top directions.