A WRITTEN HISTORY ...

A History of “Baker Greene’s Gingerbread House”

And The Oldest Gingerbread Ovens in America

The Gem at Little Rest tells the full, richly woven story of a home that is an important piece of American history - from its colonial origins and Revolutionary War ties to its golden age as the home of Stephen “Baker” Greene, whose legendary gingerbread became a cherished symbol of South County’s past. Through the lives of its many owners—politicians, Quakers, artisans, educators, and dreamers, the book paints a deeply human portrait of endurance, faith, and the quiet poetry of everyday life.

With the gentle, reflective tone of a Ken Burns documentary and the evocative warmth of New

England storytelling, The Gem at Little Rest reveals how one small house became a living

chronicle of American heritage. Within its walls lies the sweetness of memory itself—baked into

history, and still lingering in the air.

Page through a PDF copy below ...