Pardee Morris House

The Pardee Morris House is located in New Haven, Connecticut and is one of the most well-known historic landmarks in the area. The house was burned during the Battle of New Haven which occurred during the Revolutionary War. More than 3,000 British troops invaded the Town of New Haven and the Western Shores. The home is a registered Historic Landmark and provides tours in the home and around the surrounding grounds. It is located on Lighthouse Road near the Light House Park. The house is 6,000 square feet and was built in 1750 by Amos Morris. The Morris family later rebuilt the home following the burning and it was purchased by William Pardee in 1915. Pardee was a descendent of the Morris family and waned to make the property his home. The home is part of the New Haven Eastern Shore, not far from Fort Nathan Hale. At the time of Pardee's death, the home was left to the New Haven Museum, formerly the New Haven Colony Historical Society. The museum is now responsible for the upkeep of the home. There area variety of classes, events and tours offered at the home, as well as through the museum. Educational programs include workshops, work-study program, volunteer opportunities and internships.