Clapp House Preservation was formed in 2022 when the Increase Clapp House was donated (with no accompanying endowment) to the town of South Windsor. A 6-person Board of Directors was named to guide the nonprofit in May of 2022, and since that time the Board has worked to establish itself as an active, focused organization, committed to realizing its mission.
Now a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, Clapp House Preservation, Inc., seeks to conserve, preserve and repurpose the historic 1808 Increase Clapp house located at 59 Sullivan Avenue (at the corner of Sullivan Ave and John Fitch Boulevard), in South Windsor, CT. We also hope to enhance an important “gateway” to the town of South Windsor. This will remind future generations and visitors alike of the town’s commitment to honoring its rich heritage.
The Clapp House sits at the very busy intersection of Sullivan Avenue and Rt 5 where thousands of vehicles pass through a main commercial roadway. It is also the intersection for the town’s spectacular historic district – a three-mile stretch of road showcasing architectural gems from the 17thto 19th centuries. This “gateway” truly represents a crossroads of South Windsor’s colorful past with its vibrant future.
2025 Holiday House Tour
This year this popular tour will benefit the Clapp House. Tickets will be available for purchase during the Gingerbread House Festival.