The five-bay , two story brick house at 18 Main Street was erected in 1775-1776. It is 42 feet by 32 feet and has a gable roof, now covered with gray asbestos shingles. It has a full cellar. Above the coursed rubble foundations the walls are salmon colored brick. The west (main) and south walls are laid in Flemish bond while the east (rear) and north walls are American bond with one header course to every five courses of stretchers.
    Interesting interior features of the Gay-Hoyt House include paneled fireplace walls cupboards, and wide vertical board paneling. The house is unrestored.
Later features include an arched opening between the southwest and southeast rooms on the first floor, three inch floorings, and bathrooms.
    This two-storied brick house was the home of Ebenezer Gay (1726-1787) a local politician and Revolutionary War soldier who commanded the Sharon militia. Gay was made an ensign in the North Company or Trainband of Sharon in 1763. He played an active military role during the Revolutionary War. By 1783 he was Lieutenant-Colonel in the 14th Regiment of Militia. He commanded the Sharon Militia at the sacking of Danbury and fighting Burgoyne’s Army.

Hours
Wed.-Fri. 12-4 pm, Sat. 10-2 pm.
Admission is free.
Information 860-364-5688.