Happy Birthday Caroline
Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden 9 Main St N, Bethlehem, CT, United StatesHappy 120th birthday, Caroline! Celebrate the extraordinary woman that was [...]
Happy 120th birthday, Caroline! Celebrate the extraordinary woman that was [...]
Explore the historic grounds of the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, the Bellamy-Ferriday Preserve, and the Old Bethlem Burial Grounds and learn the history of these places that once made up a working farm on our Fall Foliage Walk!
Make a gorgeous holiday wreath for your home!
Make a gorgeous holiday wreath for your home!
Make a gorgeous holiday wreath for your home!
When you think of the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden you think of lilacs. Our gardens are famous for these fleeting spring blossoms. Each spring, the stunning variety of lilacs planted by Caroline Ferriday and her mother scent the gardens and show off their signature shades of purples, pinks, and even whites. Our tour will take you through the gardens and show you the numerous varieties of lilacs, how we care for them, and tips on how to care for your own lilacs.
When you think of the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden you think of lilacs. Our gardens are famous for these fleeting spring blossoms. Each spring, the stunning variety of lilacs planted by Caroline Ferriday and her mother scent the gardens and show off their signature shades of purples, pinks, and even whites. Our tour will take you through the gardens and show you the numerous varieties of lilacs, how we care for them, and tips on how to care for your own lilacs.
When you think of the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden you think of lilacs. Our gardens are famous for these fleeting spring blossoms. Each spring, the stunning variety of lilacs planted by Caroline Ferriday and her mother scent the gardens and show off their signature shades of purples, pinks, and even whites. Our tour will take you through the gardens and show you the numerous varieties of lilacs, how we care for them, and tips on how to care for your own lilacs.
Join us as we place and dedicate a Wintess Stone to commemorate the enslaved people who lived on our property. We welcome the students of The Woodhall School to share their experiences, along with our community partners and staff, as we uncovered this hidden story with The Witness Stones Project.
Spend a Sunday afternoon with New York Times best-selling author Martha Hall Kelly as she shares tales from her latest novel, The Golden Doves. Hear a book talk from the author of Lilac Girls, Lost Roses, and Sunflower Sisters and take a special timed tour of the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, the property that inspired Martha Hall Kelly back in 2006.
[SOLD OUT!] 2024-25 marks the Bicentennial of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour. On that tour, this French General traveled 6,000 miles to visit 24 states over 13 months — but who was he? Why is he so beloved? Join Susan Joy, Ambassador from American Friends of Lafayette, as she shares the amazing account of Lafayette, who President Monroe invited to be the "Guest of the Nation". This talk will be followed by a special “Francophile” Tour of the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden. Join us on Bastille Day as we celebrate all things French!
As summer comes to an end, pack a picnic basket, grab a frisbee, load the kids and grandparents into the station wagon, and join us on the lawns of Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden for an afternoon of summertime fun. Music and games with the backdrop of a beautiful landscape, what could be more fun?
A remarkable man who lived during remarkable times, a man that helped shape his community. Reverend Bellamy was the founder of the first theology school in the colonies, a farmer, a husband and a father, patriot and enslaver. Join us for a talk with Vin Bove, Bethlehem Historical Society member followed by a special Bellamy-focused house tour.
Our "Talk & Tour" series concludes with Joseph Grabarz, lobbyist and former State Representative (1989-1993), as he inspires us to use our voices to effect change in the world like Caroline Ferriday. Grabarz shares fascinating highlights from his career promoting health and civil rights issues. Learn how he represents various organizations in the halls of government, and how you can reach out to your legislators to make a difference.
Go beyond the bestseller with Site Administrator Peg Shimer to learn about Vice Presidents, movie stars, pasta dinners, and the art of a well-made martini!