Hull Family Home & Farmstead

 The circa 1810 Hull Family Home & Farmstead, was built by Warren Hull, a Revolutionary War veteran who traveled west from New England with his wife Polly and their children. From this site, the only fully restored stone dwelling of the early 1800's in Erie county, 200 years of history can be told – the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812 & the burning of Buffalo, the opening and impact of the Erie Canal, early pioneer life, the Abolitionist movement, and much more on into the 20th century. Archaeological digs have revealed clues to how the family lived, worked and played, and have led to plans to reconstruct out-buildings and the farmstead.

The mission of the Hull Family Home & Farmstead is to interpret the lives of Western New York's early 19th Century settlers represented by the Warren Hull Family. * Maintain historical accuracy * Seek to bring history alive * Enhance the visitor experience.

As restoration and our educational program development progresses, it is our goal to expand the telling of the stories inherent to our site—the role of pioneer settlers in the development of Western New York, to a time dating to before the building of the Erie Canal, the daily life during that time, and the relationship between Hull, Joseph Ellicott and the Holland Land Company. The Hull settlers played roles in the development of our nation including the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812 and the burning of Buffalo in December 1813, and the Civil War. There is great importance in telling the stories of white settlers to the Native American lands, and how the family was involved in the issues of black slavery during abolition.

We welcome you to become involved in the fantastic opportunity of the restoration of a Western New York historical site. Volunteers are crucial to the success of many events and programs here at the Hull Family Home & Farmstead. Opportunities range from archaeology, genealogy, gardening, restoration work, and fund raising to name just a few. With your help as one of our volunteers, we look forward to making the past a part of our future.

Volunteers are encouraged to offer ideas for events, fundraising and future planning. We value our volunteers and their enthusiasm! 

Please click on the link below to hear from a few of our volunteers.

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