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DISCOVER PAST EVENTS AND THEIR IMPACT TODAY AT “THE ANCIENT HOUSE”

Built in 1711, Medfield’s Peak House is one of the earliest surviving examples of post-Medieval English (Elizabethan) architecture and is the only free-standing structure of its kind in the United States. Its exceptionally steep-pitched roof is the highest on record in Massachusetts for a building its age.

EXPLORE, REFLECT, CONNECT

The Peak House Heritage Center serves as a tangible connection to our past, offering an authentic window into early New England life. Whether you’re a local neighbor or an amateur historian, you’ll find our exhibits and grounds to be an invaluable piece of American Heritage.

Visit us: Interactive self-guided tours held second Saturdays, May through October.
The Grounds: Explore our authentic Colonial kitchen and vegetable gardens.
The Collection: Encounter personal artifacts left behind by the house’s earlier residents.
The Structure: Experience the remarkable craftsmanship of one of the region’s most iconic historic buildings.