See Phelps-Hatheway come to life during the Suffield Garden Club’s May Market! Embark on a garden-themed tour of the museum and an exciting scavenger hunt of the gardens as they begin to bloom. Plant seeds for summer herbs and share stories about your favorite flowers.
Visit the historic South End of Hartford, exploring the architectural treasures of Coltsville and the Charter Oak neighborhoods. Discuss the impacts of industry and immigration on these neighborhoods in Hartford, includign sites like the Colt Factory and its worker houses, the Church of the Good Shepard and Parish House, the Capewell Nail Factory, and the Polish National Home.
This month, step into our gardens without getting muddy in this virtual introduction to the horticultural treasures at CTL’s historic properties in Bethlehem, Suffield, and Hartford, all designated as Connecticut’s Historic Gardens.
Calling all Scouts and Youth! Participate in historical activities designed to help all levels move toward completing required badges, including pitching a tent, hiking, knot tying, learning to play marbles, cooking over a fire, and visiting a museum.
Walk onto the grounds of the Palmer-Warner House to explore the traditional New England walled fields and forested landscape. Learn how Frederick Palmer and Howard Metzger shaped the landscape seen today.
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.
View the stunning homes and parcels that make up the historic district along Suffield's Main Street and learn about the town's rise to prominence in the late 18th and 19th centuries.
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.
Organized by the Department of Economic and Community Development, this unique one-day statewide event is designed to showcase Connecticut's fascinating worlds of art, history, film, and tourism - a great way for residents to discover (or rediscover!) all that is happening in the state.
Organized by the Department of Economic and Community Development, this unique one-day statewide event is designed to showcase Connecticut's fascinating worlds of art, history, film, and tourism - a great way for residents to discover (or rediscover!) all that is happening in the state.
It’s pollinator season! Let’s take a look at all of the pollinator friends that live in the garden and the much bigger living things who provide food, shade, and shelter. Then, meet inside the House to find bugs, birds and trees represented in the museum and learn about how CTL staff cares for the collection. Collect bright green leaves from the gardens to make your own masterpiece!
Spend an afternoon with Hempsted staff on the Thames River Heritage Water Taxi to learn about New London's history. This tour explores the stories of a fugitive slave, Revolutionary patriot, Black governors, whalers, the Amistad, and more. See areas related to Hempsted family history, the early Mamacoke settlement, native fishing grounds, and the sites of colonial ferries, Fort Trumbull, and other important landmarks.
Hartford joins cities worldwide on the longest day of the year to celebrate the 5th Make Music Day. Bring a picnic and your dancing shoes and join the party with audience favorite Ed Fast & Conga Bop in Hartford’s best kept secret – our historic garden oasis.
Renowned horticulturalist Tovah Martin shares her love of plants and plants capes in this garden talk. Discover some of the unique planting materials available today while enjoying the beauty of the gardens of Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden.
Guests will have the opportunity to participate in this celbration of Connecticut's stunning historic green spaces by visiting one of 15-member gardens around the state. For more information visit cthistoricgardens.org