Governor Jonathan Trumbull House Museum Lebanon, Connecticut

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The home of Governor Jonathan Trumbull was built by his father, Joseph Trumbull, during the time period of 1735-1740.  In 1755, Jonathan's father died and the family moved into the house Jonathan inherited.  Here their youngest child, John, destined to be the great artist of the Revolution, was born in 1756. Jonathan Trumbull made extensive renovations to the house to accommodate his large family.  He also needed room for a constant flow of visitors drawn to Lebanon by the Governor's leading role in trade and politics. The house is furnished with an extensive collection of antique furnishings and accoutrements primarily from the 1740's through early 1800's.  Beaded mouldings, raised panelling, built-in cupboards and wood trims decorate the house.  All floors are original except in the keeping room.  There are seven fireplaces including the main hearth in the keeping room which also features a bake oven to the left side. There is one main center hall staircase and three additional smaller service staircases.  Several upper rooms have interior window shutters.  Most of the rooms feature documented reproduction period wallpapers.

Keeping Room

Upper Bed Chamber