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The Paine House Museum

Name: The Paine House Museum
Address: 7 Station St, Coventry, RI, 02816, US
Telephone: +14012031457
Price range: $

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The Paine House Museum

Owned and operated by The Western Rhode Island Civic Historical Society. A former Colonial home and Inn, restored and furnished in the period-style. Mr. Zilpha W.

Open seasonally from May through November for house tours and public events. The Paine house originally was built around 1691 by Samuel Bennett. Samuel ran a saw mill at this site and it is believed that the house began as a one room shelter. The mode for travel at that time was the Pawtuxet River. The property was passed to his son Samuel and in 1741 the first town meeting and election took place

here. In 1742 the property was sold to Francis Brayton who added to the house and was granted a license to sell spiritous liquors and the house became a house of entertainment, an inn or a tavern. After his death in 1783 the property passed to his son Francis Brayton Jr. In 1785 Francis Brayton Jr. In 1785 Francis Brayton Jr was granted a license to sell spiritous liquors and the house became a house of entertainment, an inn or a tavern. In 1797 it was sold to a Charles Holden and was known as the Holden tavern. Holden heirs sold it to Thomas Whipple April 9, 1849. On April 25, 1866 the Whipple family sold the property to Phebe Paine and Mary Mathewson (Matteson). Mary sold her half to Phebe Paine Johnson. Through inheritance the property came to be in the Paine family for the next 87 years. Herbert F. Paine was the last of the family to live in the house and in 1946 after his death it passed to his half-sister Mrs. Foster. The keys to the house were turned over to the President of the Western Rhode Island Civic Historical Society on July 24, 1953 after being left by Mrs. Foster as a memorial to her mother Phebe Paine Johnson and sister Orvilla Paine. The house was added to the National Historic Register in 1974.

08/27/2026

✨ Step Back in Time at the Paine House Museum! ✨

Looking for something fun and unique to do this weekend? Come visit us at the Paine House Museum, open Fridays & Saturdays from 10 AM–2 PM!

🏛️ Take a Tour — Explore the historic Paine House and discover stories from Coventry’s past. Adults $6 Children $4

🛍️ Visit Our Mercantile — Browse a charming collection of handmade crafts, vintage treasures, unique gifts, and one-of-a-kind finds. You never know what you might discover!

Whether you’re a history lover, treasure hunter, or just looking for a relaxing way to spend the day, we’d love to see you!

📍 Stop by, take a tour, shop local, and support your local historical society. ❤️

Open Fridays & Saturdays • 10 AM–2 PM

08/22/2026

08/04/2026

Visit Olde Theater Diner today and help out the Paine House Museum!

08/03/2026

Tomorrow is the day. Plan to have your meal at Olde Theater Diner and benefit the Paine House Museum. Great food....great cause!

08/02/2026

Tickets are going fast for the remaining Paranormal Investigations at the Paine House. Get yours now or they might vanish!

08/01/2026

Don't forget to visit Olde The Olde Theater Diner on August 4th!

07/31/2026

Have a great dinner (breakfast? lunch?) and help out the Paine House Museum. Tuesday, August 4. Thanks OTD!

Address

7 Station St
Coventry, RI
02816

Opening Hours

Friday	10am - 2pm
Saturday	10am - 2pm

Telephone

+14012031457

Website

http://www.westernrihistory.org/the-paine-house-museum/

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