Cogswell's Grant

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60 Spring St
Essex, MA 01929
If you love antiques, Cogswell’s Grant should be on your itinerary. This 18th century farmhouse overlooking the Essex River was the summer home of collectors Bertram and Nina Fletcher Little, and houses their celebrated collection of American folk art, including primitive paintings, redware, and painted furniture. Everything is displayed as the family lived with it and shared it with their friends and fellow collectors.Open June 1-October 15, Wed.-Sun.; tours given 11:00am - 4:00pm.

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David B.
7/26/2010

I enjoy American folk art yet, more often than not, your only opportunity to experience it is in the sterile environment of a museum display case. Cogswell Grant is the opposite. You get to see an...

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Kai L.
10/9/2022

This is an homage to American folk art. If that is your cup of tea, you will love it here! All the things are just as the original owners left it. The tour is a brisk 45-60 minutes packed with...

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Jeff D.
3/7/2017

A beautiful house surrounded by fields and wetlands. The best part are the artifacts. Americana, mostly 19th century and mixed with unique and sometimes surprising collections. Well worth a visit.

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