Explore Little Compton’s history at the Little Compton Historical Society.
Take a tour of historic rooms from the late 1600s up to the 1940s with our docents in the Wilbor House. Learn about the history of farming and in our new permanent exhibition, Everyone was a Farmer. Explore the impact of Little Compton’s women in the Special Exhibitions Gallery. Get a preview of our buildings & grounds on our YouTube Channel.
Hours
Tour the Wilbor House, Exhibits, and/or Shop
Summer – July 1-September 2 – Thursday – Sunday 11 am – 5 pm
Fall – September 3-October 11 – Saturday & Sunday, 11 am-5pm.
Winter & Spring – By appointment only, additional charges apply. Please note most areas are unheated.
Visit Self-Guided Exhibits and/or Shop
All above times, plus by appointment during our office hours. Same-day appointments may be available.
Office Hours – Tuesday- Friday, 10 am-5 pm, year round.
Private Tours, Research, Archival Visits, Educational Programs
Only available by appointment. Same-day appointments may be available. See our research policy for more details on costs.
Please note: We are a small organization and these hours are subject to change due to illness, vacations, or unexpected circumstances. We recommend calling before your visit to avoid disappointment.
Admissions Fees
Members & Children Under 5: Free
Children Ages 5-12: $5
Adults & Children Over Age 12: $10 ($7.50 without guided tour of the Wilbor House)
Accessibility
If you require access ramps in order to enter the properties please notify us, preferably 24 hours in advance. Please note that the upper floors of the historic Wilbor House and the 19th Century Barn are only accessible by stairs.
Location
Directions
From Boston
Take Route 93 South to Route 24 South. EXIT Tiverton/Little Compton – Route 77 – go south on Route 77, through the traffic light at Tiverton Four Corners continue south for 7 miles and the Wilbor House will be on the left at 548 West Main Road (Route 77).
From Providence
Take Route 195 East to 24 South. EXIT Tiverton/Little Compton – Route 77 – go south on Route 77, through the traffic light at Tiverton Four continue south for 7 miles and the Wilbor House will be on the left at 548 West Main Road (Route 77).
From Newport
No tags for this post.Go north on East Main Road (Route 138) or West Main Road (Route 114) to Route 24 North. EXIT Tiverton/Little Compton – Route 77 – go south on Route 77, through the traffic light at Tiverton Four Corners and continue south for 7 miles and the Wilbor House will be on the left at 548 West Main Road (Route 77).
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