In the early 1800s Rufus and Jane Dunham built their farmhouse along a well-traveled route, and it wasn't long before they opened a tavern to take advantage of the many stagecoach travelers who came their way. The stagecoach stop soon turned into a popular social and political center that hosted parties, hunting outings, and Whig meetings. Visitors to the Dunham Tavern Museum will find a fascinating glimpse into the lives of early settlers and travelers, and can tour the original taproom, the house, and its collection of artifacts.
Many original furnishings remain in the 18th-century formal parlor, while other rooms display a collection of 19th-century antiques and a rare 1799 Clementi Square Fortepiano. Outside, guests can wander the footpath through the lovely Heritage Trail Garden, which features silhouettes along the way that depict various aspects of life in the time of the Dunhams, as well as a log cabin that resembles the first house the Dunhams built on the property.
