Harlow Old Fort House

Plymouth Antiquarian Society

Sgt. William Harlow built the house in 1677 for his family of 10, and worked as a cooper, farmer, and soldier. In 1676, Harlow was granted permission to salvage material from the fort house on Burial Hill to use in the construction of his new dwelling. From the early 19th century, the Harlow House has been notable for the hand-hewn beams attributed to this source.

Costumed interpreters offer tours of the 17th-century homestead and demonstrate daily activities of colonial American life.