The Stanley-Whitman House dates from 1720 but incorporated earlier features typical of late 17th century work. One of the few surviving 18th century frame housesin New England, it is a classic New England saltbox, with its typical long, sloping roof to the rear, central chimney, framed second story overhang with pendants, and diamond-paned sash windows.
    The house is currently a museum highlighting the town’s 18th and 19th century history, including three Amistadrelated items: a “Kitchen Director,” stating which Mende were to perform which household tasks on certain days, a watercolor of “Josheph Cinquez” and a letter from Mende to John Quincy Adams. Also in the museum’s collection are a canteen carved from a coconut shell (said to have been used on the Amistad and a buttermold said to have been carved by Cinque.