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The place where Gilbert Stuart was born is a museum in Saunderstown, Rhode Island, surrounded by a forest and a pond. It's a registered historic place and here you will find the House and snuff mill where Gilbert was born and lived until he was 6 years old; a gristmill that was adjacent to the house back in the days; an herb garden & Fish ladders; and hiking trails that will reward you with a wonderful view of Carr Pond. In the hike path, you will  also encounter a colonial graveyard known as the Benjamin Hammond cemetery.

The Welcome Center houses some original painters and seasonal exhibitions and there is a tourist guide who will explain interesting details about Gilbert's life like stories or anecdotes.

Some interesting  facts about Gilbert:

-Catherine Brass Yates painting: Gilbert had to painted it twice since Richard Yates was not satisfied with the painting and argued that his wife did not look that beautiful. Gilbert acceded and re-painted Catherine. He commented that he was was given a potato and was asked to paint a peach though! This painting is exhibited in the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC.

-The snuff mill is believed to be the first colonial mill. -The graveyard is also a historic cemetery of Rhode Island. Benjamin Hammond and family were buried there. Gilbert Stuart birthplace was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1965 and registered as a National Historic place a year later.

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