Nestled in the rolling, green hills of Orange County, New York, stands the Bull Stone House. The house is a living museum that has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built in 1722 by William Bull and Sarah Wells who were among the first settlers in Orange County.
On the grounds is also the only example of a New World Dutch barn still standing in Orange County. It was built at approximately the same time as the house and was last restored in 1985.
William Bull and Sarah Wells were married in 1718. Bull was an English stonemason and immigrated to New York in 1715. Descendants of William and Sarah and their twelve children still gather in reunion every year since 1868 at Bull Picnic. Typically, more than 300 family members attend the picnic.
Bring your students, scouts, 4H’ers, or anyone interested in exploring and discovering New York State and Colonial America’s rich history.
