Coventry House is located in the historic district of Coventryville in northern Chester County. It houses the offices of the French and Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust. Coventry House was built in 1733 by Samuel Nutt, an early iron industry pioneer in the French Creek valley. It later became the home of his step-daughter, Rebecca, and her husband Robert Grace. Robert Grace was a friend of Benjamin Franklin and a member of Junta - a reading and discussion group which Franklin organized. The first Franklin stove was tried out in the little parlor at the western end of Coventry House, now known as the Franklin Room. Plates for Franklin stoves remain in two fireplaces in the house today, although the stoves have disappeared.

Coventry House is open to the public. Hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM until 4:00PM. Coventry House is also available for small group meetings. Please contact Trust at 610-469-0150 for more information.

Directions to Coventry House:
The Trust's offices are located approximately 2 miles west of the intersection of Route 100 (Pottstown Pike) and Route 23 (Ridge Road). Travel west on Route 23. Turn right onto Old Ridge Road (the first right after passing AJ's). The Trust's driveway is the second driveway on the right. It slopes up a large field. At the top, the driveway turns left. Coventry House is the building on your left.