As the name suggests the Governor Stephen Hopkins House was the former residence of the governor of Rhode Island Stephen Hopkins once resided in the early 1700s. Built in the 18th Century, the house was expanded from its original structure under the order of the governor himself. The house was restored in the year 1920 by Normal Isham and later came under the ownership of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America. It is now open to the public and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as well as the National Historic Landmark.
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Phone: (401) 524-3012
Cross Streets: Between Benefit St and S Main St
15 Hopkins St, Corner of Benefit & George Sts. Providence, RI 02903 ·502.35 mi
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This is one of many beautiful colonial homes that you can see either driving or walking the historic Providence neighborhood of College Hill. However, this maroon, wood home belongs to one of the most prominent Rhode Islanders not named Williams or Brown. It is available to tour but not on a holiday like our Labor Day visit. However, our group enjoyed seeing the house and learning about Stephen Hopkins who was a multi-term colonial Governor, the state's Chief Justice and a signor of the Declaration of Independence. I highly encourage you to at least see the house and beautiful grounds.
MoreWe were greatly disappointed to make the trek to this historic location to tour it during the hours the website said it was open. It was not open at that time. While we were outside taking pictures at least 3 other groups arrived only to find out the house was not open.
MoreThis is an easy house to miss. In fact I walked past it several times not realizing its significance. There is a nice garden outside and some good views of downtown.
MoreStephen Hopkins was the founding father and governor of Rhode Island and signatory of the Declaration of Independence. George Washington had stayed at this house. Their are many gorgeous artifacts and heirlooms. The tour is fascinating and highly recommended. This is NOT the house of Stephen Hawking the English theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author - as one of the reviewers posted.
MoreInformative tour provided by dedicated volunteers. I've lived in Providence for nearly 20 years and have passed by this place many times. I'm ashamed to admit I never knew its history.
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