Past

The Shingle House is the oldest house in the Village of Warwick, built in 1764. The first inhabitants were Daniel Burt Jr and his wife, Martha. It was later occupied by Revolutionary War veteran Col. Garrit Post, followed by the Magie family, and lastly Sally Ann Forshee-Servin, before the WHS assumed ownership and responsibility in 1915.

The home has undergone multiple restorations, most recently the downstairs interior in 2022/2023. Thank you to the generous benefactors who donated the funds for this important preservation effort!

Present

The exterior of the building was restored between 2015 and 2018. The interior of the structure was damaged during the exterior renovations, and is being repaired and recreated into an interactive exhibit depicting life through the years. Demonstrations of Colonial America cooking from the original fireplace are often portrayed by volunteers of the WHS, encouraging a personal experience with history.

The Shingle House gets its name from the legend that all of the shingles for the exterior were hewn from a single cedar tree.

Future

Envisioned as an historical educational facility, the interior of the Shingle House is a beautiful place to experience first-hand learning opportunities and enjoy a glimpse of the past. The WHS looks forward to parties, exhibits, tours, dinners and holiday celebrations at this property, and inviting the community to be part of a legacy, creating a lasting connection to Warwick’s storied past.