The Stone-Otis House, ca. 1830, was built by Sarah and Dennis Stone. This house represents one of the finest old homes in what was the newly formed town of Orange. Built on the east side of the Town Green, this modified Greek Revival stands as a tribute to the fine workmanship of the time.
The home was sold to Phoebe and Charles Otis in 1887 and was held in the family until 1965 when it was sold to the Town of Orange.
The Historical Society has restored the home. There are four rooms on the first floor: a keeping room, a parlor, a bedroom and a general store. The original general store, run by Dennis Stone, was the second of its kind in the town. The second floor has been restored to include a bed chamber, a nursery, and a children's room; it also houses a 19th century clothing display. The third floor is "Grandma's Attic" and displays a collection of items that would be seen in an attic as the families grew and saved their belongings and treasured memories.
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An extensive herb garden planted in the backyard displays a variety of herbs that were grown in the 19th century for medicinal, culinary and household purposes.
