One of Caroline Ferriday’s interests was the life and work of Reverend Joseph Bellamy, the renowned religious leader who originally built the house where her family summered beginning when she was nine. Bellamy was a key figure in the Great Awakening, an intense 18th-century revival of Puritan religious beliefs.

Explore the life of “The Pope of Litchfield County” and understand Reverend Joseph Bellamy’s enduring impact in Bethlehem, New England, and beyond on this special tour of the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden. After becoming the minister of Bethlehem’s Congregational church, he built and expanded his house from 1754-1767 as his family, theological seminary, and stature grew. In this house, Bellamy instructed students including Aaron Burr, Jonathan Edwards II, and James Morris, and wrote his great tract, True Religion Delineated. Delve into the 18th century history of the “Bellamy Manse” with this new tour for the 2026 season!

The tour will be offered at 2 pm on Fridays in May & June and Thursdays in July & August. Please visit the Bellamy-Ferriday page on our website and select the “Bellamy Manse” tour from the calendar.

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Connecticut Landmarks seeks an experienced fundraising professional with strong communication skills to augment and diversify philanthropic support for the organization and expand awareness of its mission, programs, and value across the state. The successful candidate will devise and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan including communications and financial goals, metrics, and milestones. The incumbent joins our core staff and will work closely with the Executive Director (ED), the Development Committee of the Board of Trustees and the Board to implement integrated, dynamic, and impactful fundraising initiatives that strengthen and advance CTL’s mission.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, CV/resume, and two work samples (development plan, donor solicitation packages, letters of introduction, etc.) to: Robert Brock, Executive Director, robert.brock@ctlandmarks.org by May 15, 2026.

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Connecticut Landmarks is accepting applications for a Gardener to care for the historic garden—a museum in and of itself—at the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden in Bethlehem.

In 1915, Eliza Ferriday began transforming this property’s aesthetic by establishing a formal parterre garden on the house’s west side. Over a 70-year period, Eliza and her daughter, Caroline Ferriday, created a garden showcasing their love of roses, lilacs and peonies. Through the break in the hemlock hedge, visitors enter the garden they designed. Blossoming from the end of May – June, the rose collection includes Gallicas, Albas, Centifolias, Moss and Damask Roses, as well as several Rugosas. Eliza & Caroline Ferriday also collected 15 different varieties of lilacs, including French varieties inspired by Caroline’s love of French culture & design.

The Gardener is responsible for caring for the gardens during the growing season, managing season opening and fall clean-ups, and supporting programming goals to ensure the public has access to and understands the gardens. This position works closely with the Site Administrator. The successful candidate will possess well-documented gardening skills including experience with pruning, weeding, irrigation, fertilization, and landscaping. They will enjoy working with people and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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The first weekend in May marks Connecticut Landmarks’ opening weekend. Our historic sites and their staff welcome visitors to open the door to the past with tours, hands-on programs, and special events. Tours of our historic house museums are available from May through October. Days and times vary by location. Make your reservations today!

In 2026, we are commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with an incredible, thought-provoking calendar of events. Join us for new events such as weekly story times in the Bellamy-Ferriday Garden, flower-arranging workshops at the Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden, or Tables of Revolution: Voices at the Hearth at the Hempsted Houses (newly reopened following significant restoration work!). We will also be celebrating the 10th anniversary of the publication of Lilac Girls in Bethlehem this fall, and a special series in Coventry will explore Colonial-era celebrations through immersive presentations. Returning favorites include Things That Go Bump in the Night at the Nathan Hale Homestead; the Palmer-Warner House’s Pipes & Cider Festival; and the Sunset Sounds Concert Series at the Butler-McCook House & Garden.

Details and registration for all events can be found on our events calendar. We look forward to welcoming you to our sites this season!

Are you an excellent storyteller with an interest in local history who’s excited to connect audiences of all ages with the stories of the past? We’re hiring Museum Interpreters to lead interactive visitor tours, support programs and events, and guide hands-on activities at our museums in Hartford, Coventry, East Haddam, and Bethlehem! No tour experience necessary! Our season starts in May with training taking place in March and April.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled.

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Connecticut Landmarks seeks a permanent part-time Assistant Site Administrator to support the Site Administrator with the seasonal operations of the Nathan Hale Homestead. The Assistant Site Administrator, in collaboration with the Site Administrator, helps plan and deliver a broad range of creative programs, events, and exhibits that advance Connecticut Landmarks’ mission and brand, expand community partnerships, and encourage deeper engagement with diverse audiences. The Assistant Site Administrator will also assume responsibility for the overall management of the site in the absence of the site administrator. Assistant Site Administrators work closely with site staff on promoting and selling memberships, leading tours, executing events and programs, and helping to manage the site’s gift shop. The Assistant Site Administrator will play a key role in using and training staff on Blackbaud Altru, CTL’s ticketing, membership, and fundraising database software.

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