Loyalist House
Loyalist House is a beautifully preserved historic home in Saint John, offering a glimpse into the lives of the city’s early Loyalist residents and 19th-century life.
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About Loyalist House
Loyalist House is one of Saint John’s most significant historic homes, offering visitors a fascinating look at the city’s early history. Built in the early 19th century for the Merritt family, the Georgian-style residence survived the Great Saint John Fire of 1877 and remains remarkably well preserved today.
✨ What to Know
Located in Uptown Saint John, Loyalist House is filled with period furnishings, family belongings, and historic details that help illustrate what everyday life was like for a prominent Saint John family. The house remained in the Merritt family for generations before eventually becoming a museum.
Visitors can explore rooms furnished to reflect the home’s history while learning about the United Empire Loyalists who helped shape Saint John and the surrounding region. Its preserved architecture and collection of artifacts make the house an especially interesting stop for history and heritage enthusiasts.
💡 Why Visit Loyalist House?
Loyalist House provides an intimate look at Saint John’s past in a setting that has survived for more than two centuries. Its central Uptown location also makes it easy to visit alongside other historic landmarks, shops, restaurants, and attractions in downtown Saint John.
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