Discover the historic colonial structures on The Griswold Inn’s grounds, including the antique barn. The original inn was established in 1776 by Sala Griswold, and structures have been added to the grounds since. The Tap Room, for example, was originally built in 1735 as a schoolhouse before it was moved to its current location in 1801. The structure was attached to a team of oxen and rolled on logs down Main Street.

Discover the collection of antique furniture stewarded by the historic hotel. The vintage pieces are still in use throughout the accommodations and public spaces. The storied collection includes colonial-era bed frames customized by the renowned preservationists at Leonard’s Antiques in Seekonk, Massachusetts. Tours of the banquet spaces and guestrooms are subject to availability.

Discover the remarkable private collection of maritime art on site. Walk through the public spaces to enjoy prints, paintings, ship models, and ephemera on display. Artifacts include original banners from a temperance movement protest that took place outside the tavern doors in the 1840s. Free Art Tours & Talks are scheduled seasonally or on request when scheduling a private event.