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| The stone walls of the Brinton 1704 House are twenty-two inches thick. The House is located a quarter-mile south of Dilworthtown on the old West Chester - Wilmington Pike. |
The Brinton 1704 House is a restored Quaker home located in Delaware County near West Chester, Pennsylvania. The 1704 House is operated as an historic museum and is open for tours on Saturdays and Sundays from May 1 to October 31. We encourage you to visit the Brinton 1704 House and take a tour. Please contact us ahead of your planned tour.The Brinton 1704 House is unique because it is one of the oldest and best restored houses in the
United States.
The interior of the House is furnished authentically and boasts many special items, including period furniture, leaded-casement windows, and an indoor bake oven. The stone walls of the House are twenty-two inches thick. The House resembles medieval English architectural style.
The House was built in 1704 by William Brinton, Jr. (1670-1751) for his growing family — his wife Jane, and their six children: four sons and two daughters. Each of William and Jane's children married and their descendants make up most of the Brinton Family in America today.
The house was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1968.
Brinton 1704 House
21 Oakland Rd
West Chester, PA 19382
Tours
Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, May 1st through October 31st. Other times are available by appointment.
The House is closed on some holidays. So please call ahead at 610-399-0913.
Admission is $5.00 per adult and $3.00 per child ages 4 to 12.