New findings revealed at historic Hitchens Homestead

LAUREL, Del. – The Laurel Historical Society recently took a major step in its efforts to restore and preserve the Hitchens Homestead site.

On Sunday, the Laurel Historical Society revealed new findings about the original colors of the structures at the historic site.

Research shows colors used include, milk-chocolate brown, mahogany red and green.

Community members gathered at the historic Hitchens Homestead site on Sunday for the unraveling of the colors and their historical significance.

Officials also talked about the town’s ongoing project at the Hitchens Homestead site.

The site dates back to 1800s and the iconic rural Gothic revival cottage is just one of few still standing in the First State.

“In order to get down to the nitty gritty of any story we need to know where it starts,” said Ned Fowler, head of the Homestead Project.

“We’re looking at a property through 21st century eyes, and we have this image of old town with houses full of streets full of houses painted with either black or green shutters, but quite frankly that isn’t the way it always was,” said Fowler.

There are plans to make this historic site a museum as well as a community center.