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Connecticut Landmarks is a state-wide network of historic house museums sharing 400 years of New England history. Our museums are starting points for deeper exploration and greater appreciation of the Connecticut experience. Our real-life stories, as told through our houses, collections, and programs, make history matter. Plan your visit today »
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Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Lilac Girls
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Martha Hall Kelly’s best-selling book Lilac Girls at the museum that first inspired her!
In 2000, Martha Hall Kelly toured Bethlehem’s Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, home of 20-century philanthropist, Caroline Woolsey Ferriday. Kelly departed the property with a deeper understanding of Ferriday’s profoundly moving actions—and an idea. Kelly’s novel, Lilac Girls, is based on the true story of 75 women imprisoned and experimented on at Ravensbrück and how Ferriday brought them to the U.S. for rehabilitation and the trip of a lifetime. Each year, the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden welcomes visitors from across the world to tour the home of the novel’s real-life heroine.
In celebration of Lilac Girls 10th anniversary, you’re invited to spend September 26 exploring the property’s fascinating history—plus enjoy an afternoon tea, a chance to meet Martha Hall Kelly, and other surprises!
CTL Members will have exclusive access to purchase tickets beginning on Bastille Day — Tuesday, July 14 — at 10 am. Remaining tickets will go on sale to the general public at 10 am on Tuesday, July 28.
Not yet a member? Join today to unlock all the perks of membership, including discounts, presales, and exclusive events.
Collect Stamps to Win Prizes in 2026
We are thrilled to announce a new way to make your mark on history with our 2026 museum passport!
Collect a stamp from each of our museums while visiting for a tour or public program between July 4 and October 31, 2026.
Once your passport is complete, enter to win a one-year Family Membership and a prize pack of gifts from Connecticut Landmarks.
“Our new passport program will allow our visitors to track their progress as they make their way to each of CTL’s historic house museums that help tell 250 years of American stories,” said Shaelyn Amaio, Deputy Director. “We can’t wait to celebrate those who combine learning and fun to complete the passport this season!”
Once you’ve collected your stamps, visit ctlandmarks.org/passport to let us know and enter the raffle for a Family Membership and a prize pack. Completed passport will be required to claim your prize.
Pick up your passport at any of our historic sites during operating hours, or print your own at home today!
Members’ Presale for Things That Go Bump in the Night
Our perennially popular Halloween program at the Nathan Hale Homestead returns on select evenings this October! CTL Members will have the first chance to purchase tickets for this annual spooktacular between July 15 and 30. Remaining tickets will be available for the general public on July 31. This creeptastic event sells out every year, so we recommend securing your spot with fiendish speed!
Members, spook your engines! Our presale begins on Wednesday, July 15, at 10:00 am! You must sign in to our online ticketing system using the account linked to your membership to purchase tickets.
To access the presale and Member pricing:
- Sign in on our ticketing site to verify membership.
- Once signed in, enter your desired number of each ticket type in the standard ticket fields on the event page.
- Click the “Register” button and add your information. The prices on this page will remain the same, and the member’s discount will automatically be applied at checkout on the last page.
- Click the “Add to Cart” button and check out.
Not yet a member? Join today to unlock all the perks of membership, including discounts, presales, and exclusive events.
Preservation Updates
Preservation Work Underway at the Nathan Hale Homestead
We look forward to welcoming you to the Nathan Hale Homestead. This year, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the house’s construction. For several months beginning in April, the house and outbuildings will undergo significant preservation work led by Valley Restoration LLC, including window restoration, exterior painting, roof repairs, and more. Our team is working hard to ensure that the visitor experience will not be negatively impacted. Programs will continue as planned, but you may see work vehicles and scaffolding on site, and tradespeople may be working during your visit. Our primary concern is for the safety of our visitors, and all precautions are being taken to ensure that. Thank you for your patience as we undertake this important preservation work.
18th-Century Réveillon Wallpaper Conservation Techniques with Studio TKM Associates
Last week, Connecticut Landmarks’ Marketing & Communications Manager, Olivia, met with the conservators from Studio TKM Associates to discover more about conservation techniques used on the Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden’s 18th-century Réveillon wallpaper. In this video, the conservation team shares insights into 18th-century wallpaper-making techniques, discusses the importance of using the electromagnetic spectrum and digital microscopes along with their work with Dr. Erin Mysak from Harvard University, and explores a brief history of the Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden!
With support from the National Park Service’s Save America’s Treasures, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and generous donors, we have reached 90% of our fundraising goal for this conservation project and hope you will consider a donation this giving season to help us reach the final 10%!
Discover more about the wallpaper conservation project and support the work »