General Sullivan House

At the Council meeting on June 6, 2017, the Town Council and the Historic District Commission recognized Doug and Susan MacLennan for their outstanding restoration of the General John Sullivan House. The MacLennan's were presented with a plaque which read:

"The Historic District Commission and Town Council of Durham, New Hampshire hereby recognize Doug and Susan MacLennan for their exemplary restoration of the circa 1740 General John Sullivan House, Durham's only National Historic Landmark, June 2016."

This magnificent early 18th century structure, perched above the Oyster River, is Durham’s only National Historic Landmark.  At one time the property included a law office, a library, a dairy, stables, and an outbuilding thought to house slaves.  

As one of only 23 National Historic Landmarks in New Hampshire, the Sullivan House is in rarefied company.