The most remarkable hidden gem I found during a trip to the Mystic / Lyme area was Thomas Lee House & Little Boston School, which belong to East Lyme Historical Society. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1970, Lee House was among the best examples of post-medieval houses in New England that I have visited.
In 2024, Thomas Lee House is open July through early October, Wednesday through Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tours are free for all. Like most historic houses, the buildings are not accessible by wheelchair and may be difficult to navigate for people with limited mobility. Parts of the house are dimly lit. Additionally, the website is difficult to navigate despite having a current design. Even with these limitations, if you are an old house enthusiast or love New England history, this property...
Read moreA wonderful old house and school from mid-1660’s. Step into a real time travel machine and go back hundreds of years to see and feel life then. A special thanks to Norm Peck, historian, who lives in these two worlds -...
Read moreThe volunteer guide was most kind and personable. Wonderful house and experience going...
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