Stone House open for summer visitors

DEEP RIVER » This Stone House is as distinctive now as it was back in the day.

With thick walls made of locally quarried granite and it’s wide front porch, the house, was considered the town’s crown jewel at 245 Main St., Deep River. And, it still has its original floors, doors and staircase with mahogany bannister, which was actually moved, so guests through the front door are greeted by the underside of the stairway. The house even boasts an interior stained glass door. Much of the furniture is from the house as well, with original China in the dining room,

Built in the 1840s by Deacon Ezra Southworth for his bride, three generations of the Southworth family have lived here and left their mark on the town. Ada Southworth Munson bequeathed the family home to the Deep River Historical Society in 1946.

Under the auspices of the historical society, there are many exhibits that showcase the lives of the family; seafaring stories to the Industrial Revolution, lace and textiles and of course the history of ivory in the area.

There is a World War I exhibit that tells of the Deep River “boys” in the Great War which dates back 100 years. The small settlement of Winthrop (in the northwest corner of Deep River) and is featured also with recent research updated.

Visit free throughout the summer, Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 2 to 4 p.m. Greeters will be available to help with making the self-guided tour a learning experience.

Visit http://www.deepriverhistoricalsociety.org or the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/deepriverhistoricalsociety/.

PHOTO COURTESY DEEP RIVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY Deep River’s The Stone House is open for tours on weekends now.