[4] Benajah Ticknor traveled extensively on assignments with the Navy, but retired to his farm in 1854 with his wife Getia (or Gessie)[6] and two adopted daughters.

[2] Restored to its mid-nineteenth-century appearance, the farm today serves to provide a glimpse into the pioneer history of the surrounding community.

[2] The center front entrance is flanked by Doric pilasters, and the corners of the house feature stone quoins.

In the kitchen stands a large fireplace with bake oven and water heater made from hand-hewn brick.

[9] In addition to the cobblestone farmhouse, the Museum property also includes a large barn, tool shed, corn crib, and smokehouse.