Connecticut has many historical buildings and significant architecture, but one that is most notable in the quaint town of Woodbury is the Curtis House Restaurant and Inn. Located on Main Street and famously known as the state’s oldest inn, the Curtis House has been open since 1754, with the building itself existing since 1736. Although not many question the historical significance and longevity of the inn, it is worth noting that another building, located in the town of Essex, has also claimed to be the oldest inn in Connecticut.

Some may not know that the town of Woodbury, Connecticut has a very rich heritage. The town is located in Litchfield County along the Pomperaug River. The area was settled in 1659, and Woodbury was split off and named as a town in 1673. The Pootatuck Path, an early Native American trail, crossed what is now Woodbury’s Main Street (where Studio Hill is located). The town was named Woodbury in recognition of its function as a “dwelling place in the woods.” However, what was once an early agricultural community, today Woodbury is known for its Colonial-era homes and antiques.