Due to scheduling conflicts, the Sunset Sounds Concert on Thursday, July 12 at 6 pm will now feature a performance by Nigel Bello and Friends. The original performance by Kellin Hanas Quintet will be rescheduled for 2026. Stay tuned to our website, social media and program guide for event updates! 

Nigel Bello is an 18-year-old trombonist from Hartford, CT.  His father, Nelson, introduced him to the trombone at the age of 6 and he has been playing for the past 13 years. Nigel has studied with Steve Davis, Dr. Emmett Goods, and Hommy Ramos. He has shared the stage with musicians such as Zaccai and Luques Curtis, Nat Reeves, Gary Bartz, and Steve Davis. In 2023, he traveled to France with the New Jersey Youth Symphony’s Jazz Orchestra as their second-chair trombone. Nigel has also played in many professional settings, such as opening the Paul Brown Monday Night Jazz Series and the Greater Hartford Jazz Festival, as well as accompanying musicians such as Michael Stuart, Frankie Ruiz Jr., Johnny Rivera, Nino Segarra, and many others. He now attends Berklee College of Music on a full scholarship, continuing his musical journey.

Nigel Bello and Friends includes: Nigel Bello-trombone, Felipe Fournier-vibes, Luis Quintero-percussion, Zaccai Curtis-piano, Nathan Edwards-tenor sax, Nelson Bello-percussion, Luques Curtis bass.

Admission to the concert is free. The Amos Bull and Butler-McCook Houses will also celebrate featured artist exhibitions of Luis Cotto and Emma Chadwick.

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Did you know that six of Connecticut Landmarks’ historic house museums are among the more than 2,000 museums who are part of the Blue Star Museums program this summer?

Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and museums across America to offer free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel including National Guard and Reserve and their families.

Active-duty U.S. military personnel and up to five family members can visit the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, Nathan Hale Homestead, Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden, Isham-Terry House, Butler-McCook House & Garden, and the Palmer-Warner House for free on open tour days between tomorrow and September 1st. Please visit each property’s page for open hours and contact information. Present your military ID to our museum staff upon arrival to register your group for a tour.

We look forward to welcoming you and your families to our historic properties!

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Spring Lilac Walks are one of our most-anticipated events of the year at the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden. Unfortunately, the cold winter and recent bouts of significant rain have impacted the quality and visibility of this year’s blooms, and the plants are now past their prime. Scheduled Lilac Walks will proceed to highlight the remaining flowers and discuss the gardens’ history and care, and the House is open for tours during its regular hours of operation.

Those who purchased tickets refer to the email sent to the address used during registration for additional information.

We appreciate our visitors’ flexibility as Mother Nature can be a challenging collaborator!

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Connecticut Landmarks has made the difficult decision to postpone A New Page with Martha Hall Kelly, originally scheduled for this Friday, May 16, at 1:00 pm. Those who purchased tickets should refer to the notice sent to the email address provided during registration for more information and next steps. We apologize for any inconvenience or disappointment.

We have worked with Winvian Farm, the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, and the author herself to reschedule the event for Friday, October 3, 2025. The serene grounds of Winvian Farm will set the scene as best-selling author Martha Hall Kelly discusses her newest novel, The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club. Attendees to this intimate event will enjoy a talk and Q&A from the author herself over delicious light refreshments and tea service. Tickets are now available.

We appreciate your flexibility and hope to be able to celebrate The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club in your company later this year.

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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 seven historic house museums are available from May through October. Days and times vary by location. Make your reservations today!

Our 2025 season features new events including Forest Bathing, Drum Circles, hands-on print-making and flower-pounding, and temporary exhibits such as Letters of Unity: Building LGBTQ+ Community Through the Written Word opening in June at the Palmer-Warner House. Returning favorites include Things That Go Bump in the Night at the Nathan Hale Homestead; the Hempsted Houses’ Juneteenth Festival; Suffield Garden Club’s 47^th Annual May Market at the Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden; 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!