Bring a lawn chair and a picnic dinner and enjoy music in the lovely setting of the Butler-McCook historic garden on the Richard P. Garmany Fund Music & Education Terrace at the Amos Bull House.
Join an easy 1.5-mile walking tour on the sidewalks of Hartford's historic Main Street from the Butler-McCook House & Garden to the G. Fox Building to learn how the city has eveolved through its significant structures: City Hall, the Wadsworth Atheneum, the Traveler's Tower, the Old State House, Center Church, and the Ancient Burying Ground.
In 1788, Oliver Phelps and Nathaniel Gorham tried to purchase 6 million acres of land from the Seneca Nation. Michael Galban and staff from the Seneca Arts and Culture Center will discuss the past and present of the Hodinöhsö:ni’ Confederacy.
Jess Bolduc, costumer of Escapism Productions, will guide participants through the many layers of garments and undergarments worn by Victorian women. Learn about costuming and see the meticulously detailed work that goes into the creation of costumes for the Escapism productions, including the upcoming production of Woman in Blue at the Isham-Terry House.
WOMAN IN BLUE takes place in the 19th-century as you join the fictional guests of the Griswold-Bennett engagement party. Escapism Productions returned to the Isham-Terry House, in partnership with Connecticut Landmarks, to create an original historical drama set in 19th century, and greatly influenced by the popular media of the era. Come and explore the House and the story in this unique production. We are waiting for you to escape with us.
Create your own holiday gift basket with Jennifer Misseri of Connecticut Valley Baskets, who will teach participants traditional basket-making techniques through instruction and hands on experience.
Visitors to the Phelps-Hatheway and Bellamy-Ferriday Houses can view exquisite examples of 18th- and 20th-century wallpapers in beautiful condition thanks to research, care, and restoration. Trace the papers’ histories and learn about the lives of the people who selected them for their homes in this virtual discussion.
Experience the Isham-Terry House bedecked in Victorian holiday splendor. Enjoy this special holiday tour while carols fill the air.
Experience the Isham-Terry House bedecked in Victorian holiday splendor. Enjoy this special holiday tour while carols fill the air.
This program has been canceled. Have a safe and happy new year!
Traverse the streets and sites of Frederick Law Olmsted’s Hartford to commemorate this illustrious native son. Highlights include the Butler-McCook House & Garden, Olmsted’s birth site, Bushnell Park, the Capitol Grounds, High Street, Ann Street, and Keney Clock Tower, with optional visit to Olmsted’s gravesite in Old North Cemetery at the conclusion.
Located at the juncture of the Little River and the Connecticut River, Hartford’s downtown includes numerous historic bridges and walkways. Explore the unique histories of these landmarks and engineering marvels, including the Little River Bridge, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch, the Bulkeley Bridge, and the G. Fox walkway, among others, in this new walking tour for the 2023 season.
Expand your knowledge of Hartford’s architectural treasures beyond Main Street, as we venture to the east of Main Street to appreciate the history along South Prospect beginning with the 1788 Amos Bull House, the Hartford Times Building, BPO Elks, and the Hartford Club, as well as to the west of Main Street, including Gold and Elm Streets.
Join an easy 1.5-mile walking tour on the sidewalks of Hartford’s historic Main Street from the Butler-McCook House & Garden to the G. Fox Building to learn how the city has evolved through its significant structures: City Hall, the Wadsworth Atheneum, the Travelers Tower, the Old State House, Center Church and the Ancient Burying Ground.
Bring a lawn chair and a picnic dinner and enjoy music in the lovely setting of the Butler-McCook historic garden on the Richard P. Garmany Fund Music & Education Terrace at the Amos Bull House. Celebrate a featured artist’s exhibition opening at the Amos Bull & Butler-McCook Houses and experience free tours of the first floor of the Butler-McCook House & Garden.
