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Love the Griswold Inn and the history of Essex? Follow @faithandfortunebook at the link in our bio for more stories from the past.

For 250 years, the Griswold Inn has been surrounded by stories.

They can be found throughout Essex, in the families who helped shape the community and even on the walls of the Gris itself.

The Inn is home to an extraordinary collection of historic marine art—the largest privately held collection of its kind. Historian and author Geoffrey Paul brings the collection to life through the Griswold Inn’s art tours, sharing the history and stories behind its paintings and artifacts.

That same passion for history and storytelling inspired Geoffrey to join historian and author Steven Ujifusa in co-authoring Faith and Fortune: Henry and Amelia Champlin and America’s Maritime Ascendancy. Together, they tell the story of one Essex family against a century of profound change in America, weaving together maritime history, family, faith and fortune.

The stories are all around us. ⚓️

Faith and Fortune arrives November 17, 2026.

#essexct #faithandfortunebook #experienceessex #gris250 by @griswoldinn

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Happy 250th birthday to The Gris!!! 🥂to 250 more! taken in The Griswold Inn by @griswoldinn

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On this day in history...
A father penned a note to his son. This, along with the Revolutionary War musket in which it was found, is now on display in one of our Historic Dining Rooms, ‘The Gun Room.’

7th month, 7th day, 1776.

My dear son Jared,
I send you this my gun,
Do not handle it in fun,
But with it make ye British run.
Join ye ranks of ye Washington,
And when our independence is won
We will talk a drink of good old rum.

~ John Francis Putnam

#freedom

#America250 #america250ct #gris250 #historichotelsofamerica by @griswoldinn

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3 months ago

The GRIS250 Birthday Celebration continues… 🥳🥂💥

#gris250 by @griswoldinn

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4 months ago

A spirited kickoff to GRIS250 Birthday weekend - more on tap tonight! #gris250 #essexct #america250ct #mdsxchamber by @griswoldinn

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Join us for tea + conversation with award-winning Julie Gerstenblatt at this pre-launch event!

Link for more info/ticket purchase in bio.

#bookevent #authortalk #essexct taken in Essex, Connecticut by @griswoldinn

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We’re getting ready to party like it’s…?!!!?! Join us! 💥🥂✨🇺🇸

Make Your History a Part of Ours!

#Gris250 #america250 #america250ct #essexct by @griswoldinn

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5 months ago

🎥 Big Al’s Reel Reviews - EP.250 🍽️
B.A.R.R's 250th Episode
The Griswold Inn - Essex, CT
📅 05.29.26

“FOR EPISODE 250... I HAD TO FIND A SPOT WORTHY OF 250.” 🏛️🔥

So after reading through all the recommendations from B.A.R.R.fans, a Brotha found himself making the ride out to one of the most historic restaurants in Connecticut 👀☝🏾

And here's what's crazy...

As Big Al’s Reel Reviews celebrates its 250th episode, I ended up sitting inside a restaurant that's celebrating 250 years of history as of next week 🥰🏛️❤️

One milestone measured in episodes. The other measured in centuries.

So here’s what a Brotha lined up tonight 👀👇🏾

1️⃣ New England Clam Chowder - $10 🥣

2️⃣ Fish & Chips (Cod) - $25 🐟🔥

3️⃣ Prime Rib - $45 🥩🔥

4️⃣ Grilled Pork Chop & Molasses Baked Beans - $30 🐖🔥

Now watch the video and see if this 250-year-old Historic Connecticut landmark raised the B.A.R.R. 👀🔥

👉🏾 Have you ever been to The Griswold Inn?

👉🏾 Where does this spot rank among Connecticut’s most iconic restaurants? 👀🏛️

✨ And if you're not following yet… Go ahead and hit that follow button and come along for the ride 😎🔥

☝🏾❤️ - Big Al Mayo
“Always keeping it Real to Reel”

#BigAlsReelReviews #BigAlMayo #TheGriswoldInn #EssexCT #ConnecticutFood taken in Essex, Connecticut by @griswoldinn

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This old place is about to celebrate a big birthday! We hope you’ll join us June 5th through 7th for a slate of celebratory events commemorating 250 years of history and hospitality. ✨

The Griswold Inn was the first 3-story wooden structure built in Connecticut! This image was taken by an unknown photographer - 1865. Zoom in and you’ll note it says “GRISWOLD HOUSE” across the second-floor balcony. The sign, along with the original photo, can be found in our Covered Bridge Dining Room.

#America250 #historichotelsofamerica #america250ct #essexct #newenglandinns by @griswoldinn

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Paired with our own Revolutionary Ale…👌🏼✨

#gris250 #america250 #america250ctcommission #since1776 #essexct taken in The Griswold Inn by @griswoldinn

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6 months ago

George + Martha pre-gaming before their Valentine’s Day dinner celebration. Fun fact - GW’s preferred beverage was Madeira which it’s said he enjoyed “freely and daily”. 😉

#gris250 #america250 #since1776 #valentinesday #georgewashington

🥂✨💘 by @griswoldinn

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They’re on their way to celebrate with us! George and Martha were known to have a special romance - so there’s that… 💘 And someone is nearing a birthday…😉

They’ll be about The Gris through Presidents’ Day. If you’re in the neighborhood…

To the Washingtons…and all of you - Happy Valentine’s Day!!! 🥂✨

#georgewashington #presidentsdayweekend #gris250 #America250 #america250ct taken in The Griswold Inn by @griswoldinn

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