Gilbert Stuart Birthplace, North Kingstown

Name: Gilbert Stuart Birthplace
Address: 815 Gilbert Stuart Rd, North Kingstown, 02874, United States
Telephone: +1 401-294-3001

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Gilbert Stuart Birthplace, North Kingstown

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The Gilbert Stuart Birthplace and Museum is located in Saunderstown, Rhode Island, US. Gilbert Stuart was born on December 3, 1755 in the colonial-era house located on the property, becoming a famous American portraitist of the 18th and 19th centuries. The museum consists of the 1750 house in which Stuart was born, an operational snuff mill, an operational grist mill, a mill pond, streams, a fish ladder, nature trails, an herb garden, and a welcome center and art gallery. ()

Built: 1751 (273 years ago)Coordinates: 41°31'14"N, 71°26'37"W

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815 Gilbert Stuart RdNorth Kingstown 02874 United States

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+1 401-294-3001

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