The Hebron Historical Society

The Gilead Room at Yale

Photo Courtesy of 
Yale University Art Gallery

This magnificent room was created in Gilead nearly 250 years ago.  After about 80 years in storage since its removal from the house at 650 Gilead Street, the Gilead Room was recently unveiled to the public.   In 1930, Everett Meeks, the dean of Yale’s School of Fine Arts referred to it as "the finest Connecticut room I know of".  The hand carved summer beam, post and panels are the envy of all.  The Gilead Room is featured at the newly renovated Yale University Art Gallery.  For the room's life history and pictures, ... (Read more)