The Gilman Garrison House Museum is another of Exeter’s important historic buildings which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. You will find the house in the Waterfront Commercial District, which is where the original settlers set up camp back in 1638. The house was built around 1709 and is especially interesting due to its defense-related features which included massive wooden beams, a portcullis and firing portholes built into the floor of the second-floor overhang. Although most of these ancient defensive features have been removed, visitors can still see where they were situated. The museum is filled with interesting exhibits showcasing regional history.
Gilman-Garrison House, 12 Water St, Exeter, NH 03833, Phone: 603-436-3205