Palmer-Warner House

Join New London Landmarks Executive Director, Violet Johnson for a one-time, in-depth tour of the Palmer-Warner House that looks at preservation from multiple angles. Drawing on Connecticut’s preservation movement, this program explores how personal taste and evolving ideals have shaped the house’s carefully constructed “era,” sometimes aligning with—and sometimes diverging from—its 18th-century appearance. Along the way, Johnson will trace the decisions, restorations, and reinterpretations that reveal how image-making, memory, and historic preservation intersect in this singular space.

At our third annual Pipes & Cider Festival, the rich traditions of Scotland come alive! Enjoy local beverage tastings from Fifth State Distillery and Yankee Cider Co., who will feature a signature “Dunstaffnage” whiskey cider crafted to transport you to the Scottish moors with its hints of Highland peat smoke. Immerse yourself in the stirring sounds of Mystic Pipes and Drums, the Middletown Police Benefit Association (MPBA) Pipes & Drums, and the Moodus Drum & Fife Corps, as well as the art and music of Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle. Bring your friends and test your knowledge with a spirited round of pub trivia and visit the historic crafters village with Big Bear Trading Company, Wedges of Time Coffee and Textiles, and others. Raise a glass, embrace the music, and celebrate the magic of Scotland.