Structural Stabilization
Ongoing maintenance of the original timber frame, foundation, and roof to prevent long-term deterioration.
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Our Commitment
Preservation Mission
Protecting the structure, land, and history of the 1736 Old Arnold Estate for future generations.
The Old Arnold Estate, internationally recognized today as The Conjuring House, is one of America’s most famous historic farmhouses — and the real farmhouse that inspired the movie The Conjuring.
For a complete overview of the property, read our Complete Guide to The Conjuring House.
Why Preservation Matters Here
Intact, documented farmhouses from 1736 are increasingly rare in Rhode Island. Original timber framing, early hardware, and period layout survive here in a way that few comparable properties in the region can match. Once lost, these details cannot be replicated — only maintained.
Our preservation mission is to keep the Old Arnold Estate structurally sound and historically intact while allowing the public to experience it responsibly through guided tours.
Current Priorities
Grounds & Outbuildings
Care for the barn, fields, and family cemetery that make up the rest of the historic property.
About the Grounds →Historical Documentation
Ongoing research into land records and family history to keep this site’s history accurate and well-sourced.
Read the History →Public Access
Building a guided tour program that will fund upkeep while protecting the property from damage, planned to open once restoration is complete.
Tours & Events →How Preservation Is Funded
Preservation work is currently funded through direct visitor support and merchandise sales — there is no public grant or institutional endowment behind this property. Guided tours are planned to become a primary funding source once they open, making contributions from the public directly responsible for keeping the house standing in the meantime. Learn more about how to help on our Support page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Currently through direct visitor support and merchandise sales, since the property receives no public grant or institutional endowment. Guided tours are planned to become a primary funding source once they open. See our Support page for ways to help.
Priorities include structural stabilization, grounds and outbuilding upkeep, and ongoing historical documentation. Contact us for the latest progress.
Possibly — if you have relevant historic preservation, research, or restoration expertise, reach out through our Contact page and we’ll follow up.
Help Protect This Property
Your contribution goes directly toward maintaining an 18th-century Rhode Island farmhouse.