Glebe House Museum

The Glebe House Museum is located in Woodbury, Connecticut and was built in 1750. It features an unusual combination of saltbox roof and gambrel roof styles. The home was the site of a 1771 meeting between John Rutgers Marshall, an Episcopal priest and several Episcopalians who decided to take part in building the new nation without sacrificing their religious beliefs. Following Marshall's ownership of the house, a silversmith occupied the space with his wife and eight children. The home had several other owners before falling into disrepair and facing demolition in the beginning of the 20th century. In 1923, it was restored and became a public museum two years later. Today, visitors are welcome to tour the house and the surrounding Gertrude Jekyll Garden, considered the birthplace of the Episcopal Church in America. The home is located in the Litchfield Hill, an historic area of Woodbury. The house offers a look into the Revolutionary War lifestyle and how the Marshall family lived simply while establishing the church. The house welcomes school and children's groups for tours and educational programs. There are three kinds of tours offered, ranging from a half hour for the general tour to an hour and a half for the in-depth workshop.