About the Property
About The Conjuring House
A first-hand look at the historic Old Arnold Estate farmhouse in Harrisville, Rhode Island — its architecture, grounds, and life today.
ConjuringHouseOfficial.com is dedicated to preserving and documenting the history of the Old Arnold Estate, better known today as the Conjuring House.
A Colonial-Era Farmhouse in Harrisville, Rhode Island
The Conjuring House sits on a rural stretch of 1677 Round Top Road in the Harrisville village of Burrillville, Rhode Island. The farmhouse itself was built in 1736, in the center-chimney style typical of New England farmhouses of the period, with later additions reflecting more than two centuries of continuous use.
The property includes the main house, outbuildings, and open farmland that once supported a working Rhode Island farm. Much of the surrounding land remains undeveloped, giving visitors a genuine sense of what rural 18th-century New England looked and felt like.
What the House Looks Like Today
Original structural elements — hand-hewn timber framing, wide-board flooring, exposed beam ceilings, and multiple period fireplaces — remain in place throughout the house. Current caretakers have worked to stabilize and maintain these features rather than modernize them away, so the rooms present much as they would have to earlier generations of the Arnold family and subsequent owners.
The grounds surrounding the farmhouse include a barn, fields, and a small family cemetery typical of colonial New England homesteads, all of which are part of the guided tour experience described on our Tours & Events page.
Inside the Farmhouse
Rooms throughout the house retain original woodwork, wide-plank floors, and period-appropriate furnishings. The library and sitting rooms are part of the guided tour and give visitors a sense of daily life on an 18th-century Rhode Island farm.
Outdoors, a stone fire circle and gathering area give guests a place to relax between tour stops, alongside the working grounds described in our Preservation Mission.
Ownership & Preservation
Jason Hawes — founder of TAPS (The Atlantic Paranormal Society) and Ghost Hunters, and a paranormal investigator for more than three decades — has secured ownership interests in the property, with the transaction still being finalized. Jason and his team have taken on this role to keep the farmhouse in the hands of people committed to its long-term preservation, rather than see it fall into disrepair or pass to an owner with no interest in maintaining its history.
Jason is closely involved with the property’s preservation priorities and the guided tour program described on our Tours & Events page, alongside the on-site team that handles day-to-day care of the house and grounds.
The Real House vs. the Film
The Conjuring House is the real, physical Old Arnold Estate farmhouse in Harrisville, Rhode Island — the property that inspired a well-known horror film. This website describes the actual house and grounds as they exist today. It does not depict, host, or reproduce any footage, imagery, or branding from that film or its studio. For questions about the distinction between the real property and its on-screen portrayal, see our FAQ.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a center-chimney colonial farmhouse typical of 18th-century Rhode Island, built in stages with later additions reflecting more than two centuries of continuous use.
Much of it is. Hand-hewn timber framing, wide-board flooring, and several original fireplaces remain in place, maintained rather than modernized. See the photos above, or visit our Media page for more.
Yes. Property photography is available on this page and on our Media page, including exterior, grounds, and interior shots.
See the House for Yourself
Guided tours are the best way to experience the Old Arnold Estate’s architecture and history in person.