His death is commemorated by a plaque in the front hall presented by the Daughters of the American Revolution .
In 1777 a British party attempting to capture Collins shot a sentry posted on the widow 's walk , who died in the room below .
Collins ' death is commemorated by a plaque in the front hall presented by the Daughters of the American Revolution .
In 1777 a British party attempting to capture Collins shot a sentry posted on the widow 's walk , who died in the room below .