The House - a rare stucco Italianite style villa - was built in 1841. We are located in the Connecticut River Valley in the village of Higganum. Early English settlements in the Higganum area are documented since 1660. At that time the sachem or sovereign of the territory around Higganum was Towwehashque of the Wongunk tribe. In 1697 she was succeeded by her daughter Pampenum. The surrounding areas are used for many recreational activities like biking, boating, swimming, fishing, and hiking.Higganum Village - Once a commercial hub for shipbuilding, primarily for whaling in the 1600's and 1700's then a place of manufacturing during the 1800's; Higganum is now a quaint little community nestled at the river banks and home of the Spirit of 76 House . Within a 5-10 minute walk from TheSpiritof76 House lies the Higganum Reservoir, or, as the people of Higganum call it lovingly, THE RES. The Higganum Reservoir gives us the pleasure of fishing, swimming and watching the local grey heron fly by. Trails for hiking or bicycling can be found all around Higganum. Experience the New England countryside in this charming estate situated on 4 acres of lawns, gardens and open fields