Spencer–Peirce–Little Farm

It is now a nonprofit museum owned and operated by Historic New England and open to the public several days a week during the warmer months; an admission fee is charged for non Members.

By his death in 1677, the property had risen in value to 1,200 pounds and was described in the inventory of the estate as, "A Farme about two hundred and thirty acres of upland and meadow with housing, barns and orchard."

[2] The farmhouse is built of local stone in random rubble, with a porch and gable ends of brick, and exterior walls in lime mortar.

Today's floor plan with central chimney and rear ell is essentially original, but for the added partitions in east and north chambers.

They explain the archaeological excavations and display furniture, 18th century glass and ceramic vessels reconstructed from shards found at the site.

Spencer–Peirce–Little Farm, Newbury, Massachusetts . Rear oblique view, showing kitchen chimney.