Connecticut Landmarks

Butler-McCook Open Tour Saturday
2023-07-01 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Butler-McCook House & Garden, 396 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Visit the Butler-McCook House & Garden is the only 18th-century home remaining on Hartford’s Main Street for a guided tour to learn about the McCook family, who loved music, art, and travel through explorations of the museum’s collections which include paintings, Japanese samurai armor, furniture, and toys.
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Advance registration for tours appreciated, but walk-ups welcome as space permits! House tours leave on the hour; last tour departs at 3 pm.
CTL Members, please sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.
Can’t make it on an Open Saturday? Tours are also available by reservation at least 7 days in advance! If you have any questions, please email butler.mccook@ctlandmarks.org.

QUIZTORY: Tavern Trivia Night
2023-06-29 18:30 - 20:30 | Nathan Hale Homestead, 2299 South St, Coventry, CT, 06238, United States
So, you think you know history? Now you can prove it! Quiztory is back – live and in-person for Nathan Hale’s (slightly belated) birthday! – so put on your thinking caps for tavern trivia in the Nathan Hale Homestead barn. Bring your team of 2-to-6 history buffs or join a team on the spot and compete to be crowned the top trivia masters. Guests are invited to bring their own food and snacks. Drinks will be available for purchase. Prizes awarded to the top three teams.
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If you have any questions, please contact Site Administrator Anne Marie Charland at hale@ctlandmarks.org or call 860.742.6917.
CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.

Ribbon Cutting | Palmer-Warner Interpretive Trail
2023-06-29 16:00 - 17:30 | Palmer-Warner House, 307 Town Street, East Haddam, CT, 06423, United States
The NPS Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program; Town of East Haddam; and Connecticut Landmarks invite you to celebrate the opening of a new interpretive trail on the grounds of the Palmer-Warner House.
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Please dress for the weather as this program will take place outdoors.
If you have any questions, please contact Site Administrator Lynette Fisher at lynette.fisher@ctlandmarks.org.

The Doctor is In: An Evening with an 18th-Century Physician
2023-06-22 18:30 - 20:00 | Nathan Hale Homestead, 2299 South St, Coventry, CT, 06238, United States
Come experience the surgery of an 18th-century physician and learn about the latest medical techniques from England while discussing remedies and cures that would have been available during that time.
Guest Speaker: Daniel Newman, historical researcher and reenactor spanning 40 years
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This program is part of the Nathan Hale Homestead’s 18th-Century Living series. Visitors will get a first-hand experience of life in the 18th century.
If you have any questions, please contact Site Administrator Anne Marie Charland at hale@ctlandmarks.org or call 860.742.6917.
Photo by Alan Kendzior.
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Make Music Day Hartford | Ed Fast & Congabop
2023-06-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Butler-McCook House & Garden, 396 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Hartford joins cities worldwide on the longest day of the year to celebrate the 7th annual Make Music Day Hartford. Bring a picnic and your dancing shoes to the garden of the Butler-McCook House and join the party in Hartford’s best kept secret—our historic garden oasis–with perennial crowd favorite Ed Fast and Congabop. Have no doubt that this will be an exciting performance filled with Fast’s original tunes and rumbafied standards and his stellar line-up of performers.
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Registration appreciated, but walk-ups always welcome!
This program takes place outdoors. In case of cancellation due to severe weather, registrants will be notified at the email address on file. If you have any questions, contact Assistant Site Administrator Jana Colacino at jana.colacino@ctlandmarks.org.
CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing site to access your benefits.

Make Music Day Hartford | Ed Fast & Congabop
2023-06-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Butler-McCook House & Garden, 396 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Hartford joins cities worldwide on the longest day of the year to celebrate the 6th annual Make Music Hartford. Bring a picnic to the garden of the Butler-McCook House and your dancing shoes and join the party in Hartford’s best kept secret—our historic garden oasis with perennial crowd favorite Ed Fast and Congabop. Have no doubt that this will be an exciting performance, filled with Fast’s original tunes and rumbafied standards, with his stellar line-up of performers, along with surprise special guests who in past years have included Steve Turre, Bobby Allende and Anthony Carrillo.
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Registration appreciated, but walk-ups always welcome!
This program takes place outdoors. In case of cancellation due to severe weather, registrants will be notified at the email address on file. If you have any questions, contact Assistant Site Administrator Jana Colacino at jana.colacino@ctlandmarks.org.
CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing site to access your benefits.

Art Exhibition Opening | Raw Flow II: Miguel Jose Matos
2023-06-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Butler-McCook House & Garden, 396 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Visit the Amos Bull House to view the exhibition Raw Flow II, featuring works by local artist Miguel Jose Matos. Matos will share stories about what shaped him as an artist. The exhibit will be on view throughout the summer.
Born in Oxfordshire, England, and raised on the island of Puerto Rico through high school, Miguel attended Boston University, where he studied political science and finance. In November 2015, Miguel’s painting adventure begin on Microsoft paint with digital drawings. With no formal art training/education except serving as an assistant to renowned artist Kike Estrada during college, art started as more of a hobby. That year, his godson and daughter – both formally trained artists – urged him to bring the digital drawings to life on canvas. Upon their suggestion, he hasn’t stopped painting since.

Registration not required for this FREE opening event!
Make a night of it! Following this event, please join us in the Butler-McCook Garden for Make Music Day!
If you have any questions, contact Assistant Site Administrator Jana Colacino at jana.colacino@ctlandmarks.org.

Make Music Day New London | Old Possum's Dixieland Jazz Band
2023-06-21 14:30 - 15:30 | Hempsted Houses, 11 Hempstead Street, New London, CT, 06320, United States
Old Possum’s Dixieland Jazz Band , specializing in trad jazz, will perform at Hempsted Houses as part of Make Music Day New London, a global celebration of the longest day of the year. Get ready to tap your feet to your favorites from the Great American Songbook, and novelty tunes, too!
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Registration appreciated, but walk-ups always welcome!
This program takes place outdoors. In case of cancellation due to severe weather, registrants will be notified at the email address on file. If you have any questions, contact Site Administrator Lynette Fisher at hempsted@ctlandmarks.org.
CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing site to access your benefits.

Opening Reception: Fuller Collection
2023-06-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Phelps-Hatheway House, 55 S Main St, Suffield, CT, 06078, United States
Please join Caroline D’Otreppe and CT Landmarks staff for an inaugural viewing of the newly acquired Emma Fuller pieces donated to the museum in 2022. Guests will be treated to Caroline’s first-hand retelling of Mrs. Fuller’s fascinating life, and of her intimate connection to Phelps-Hatheway. This members’ only program will be followed by a reception in the Visitor’s Center where guests may also take in the new textile exhibition by Lynne Centore.
This event is for CTL Members only. Not yet a member? Join today. Members, please sign in to our ticketing system to reserve your tickets.
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If you have any questions, please email phelps.hatheway@ctlandmarks.org or call 860-668-0055.

Landmarks Lunch & Learn | I feel less distant when I write to you: Frederic Palmer's Italian Letters
2023-06-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Program
Bridget Pupillo, Freelance Translator and Adjunct Professor at Connecticut College, discusses her recent project translating the Italian-language letters of Frederic Palmer and partners from his time in Europe in the 1930s.
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This program is part of our Landmarks Lunch & Learn virtual lecture series, presented the second Wednesday of each month, June–November, 12–1 pm. Make deeper connections to the history of our people, buildings, and landscapes! See the full line-up here.
If you have any questions, please contact Public Engagement Manager Shaelyn Amaio at shaelyn.amaio@ctlandmarks.org.

This event will be held over Zoom. Registrants will receive a link to view the program the day of the event. Advance registration required.

While there is no admission fee for Landmarks Lunch & Learn programs, donations to support ongoing programming at Connecticut Landmarks are always appreciated!
CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing site to access your benefits.

Juneteenth Festival | Sunday Services
2023-06-11 11:30 - 12:30 | Hempsted Houses, 11 Hempstead Street, New London, CT, 06320, United States
Reflect in community with neighbors under the tent on our historic property

Registration not required.
This program is part of the Hempsted Houses’ Juneteenth Festival. See the full list of events here.
Supported in part by: New London NAACP, OIC, the Frank Loomis Palmer Fund, the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, and the Chelsea Groton Foundation, Inc.
This program takes place outdoors. If you have any questions, contact Site Administrator Lynette Fisher at hempsted@ctlandmarks.org.
CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.

Coventry Farmers Market
2023-06-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Nathan Hale Homestead, 2299 South St, Coventry, CT, 06238, United States
The Coventry Farmers’ Market on the grounds of the Nathan Hale Homestead is an experience not to be missed. This market carries the tradition of being the largest farmers’ market in the state, featuring some of the best of Connecticut-grown, Connecticut-made products in one of the most unspoiled countryside settings in the state. Each week, the staff of the Homestead will lead a family-friendly activity to connect the history of the site with the theme of the market.
Admission to the Nathan Hale Homestead is by regular admission and is not included in the Farmers’ Market program.
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If you have any questions, please contact Site Administrator Anne Marie Charland at hale@ctlandmarks.org or call 860.742.6917.
CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.

Juneteenth Festival | Community Celebration
2023-06-10 11:00 - 16:00 | Hempsted Houses, 11 Hempstead Street, New London, CT, 06320, United States
Join Connecticut Landmarks for a Juneteenth celebration with the City of New London, highlighting the African American history of the Hempsted Houses and the surrounding New London neighborhood, with partners.
The celebration will feature music, dance, performances, a Witness Stone installation, and a dash of history, with activities and crafts for children. Speakers include Joseph McGill of the Slave Dwelling Project, Tammy Denease of the Connecticut Freedom Trail, and artist Jazzmen Lee-Johnson.
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New! Free Dance Workshop
Join dancer and choreographer Calli to learn a routine and perform it during the Hempsted Houses’ Juneteenth Celebration. Workshop will take place from 12:30-1:30 with performance at 2 pm.
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Registration appreciated, but walk-ups always welcome!
This program is part of the Hempsted Houses’ Juneteenth Festival. See the full list of events here.
Supported in part by: New London NAACP, OIC, the Frank Loomis Palmer Fund, the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, and the Chelsea Groton Foundation, Inc.
This program takes place outdoors. In case of cancellation due to severe weather, registrants will be notified at the email address on file. If you have any questions, contact Site Administrator Lynette Fisher at hempsted@ctlandmarks.org.
CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.

Juneteenth Festival | Campfire Discussion
2023-06-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Hempsted Houses, 11 Hempstead Street, New London, CT, 06320, United States
Gather around the campfire for a community conversation on the grounds of the Hempsted Houses to commemorate historic and present-day struggles toward freedom and hear more about the work of Joseph McGill of the Slave Dwelling Project. Artist Jazzmen Lee-Johnson will share her site-responsive work in progress for Adam’s Garret.
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Registration appreciated, but walk-ups always welcome!
This program is part of the Hempsted Houses’ Juneteenth Festival. See the full list of events here.
This program takes place outdoors. In case of cancellation due to severe weather, registrants will be notified at the email address on file. If you have any questions, contact Site Administrator Lynette Fisher at hempsted@ctlandmarks.org.
CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.

Preservation Provocation: Linseed Paint Workshop
2023-06-09 09:30 - 15:00 | Phelps-Hatheway House, 55 S Main St, Suffield, CT, 06078, United States
Join Michiel Brouns of Brouns & Co, which specializes in linseed oil paint, for a demonstration of the techniques applied to the fence, followed by a workshop on how to reproduce this authentic treatment on your woodwork. In this day-long program, Michiel will offer tips of the trade and resources for at-home use. This program is suitable for professional craftsmen as well as homeowners.
A tour of the Phelps-Hatheway House historic interiors will be included. Includes boxed lunch.
Online ticket sales have ended for this event. To inquire about registration, please call (860) 668-0055.
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If you have any questions, please email phelps.hatheway@ctlandmarks.org or call 860-668-0055.
CTL Members, please sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.

Sunset Sounds Concert Series | Kris Allen Quintet
2023-06-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Butler-McCook House & Garden, 396 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Please note: Due to the continuing health advisory in the Hartford area, this performance will proceed on Thursday, June 8, indoors in the community room at the Amos Bull House. Masks will be available. It will also be livestreamed on the Butler-McCook House & Garden Facebook page.
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.
June Featured Artist: Kris Allen Quintet
Saxophonist Kris Allen will be supporting his latest release, June, praised by Downbeat Magazine (4.5 stars) for its “subtlety, suppleness and sense of urgency,” in a performance featuring Allen’s quartet with special guests.
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Sponsored by: the Richard P. Garmany Fund at Hartford Foundation for Public Giving; the Greater Hartford Arts Council’s United Arts Campaign with major support from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving; and the Evelyn W. Preston Memorial Trust Fund, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee.
Registration appreciated, but walk-ups always welcome! See the other programs in our Sunset Sounds Concert Series!
This program takes place outdoors. In case of severe weather, the program will proceed on Friday, June 9th. Registrants will be notified at the email address on file. If you have any questions, contact Assistant Site Administrator Jana Colacino at jana.colacino@ctlandmarks.org.
CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing site to access your benefits.

While there is no admission fee for Sunset Sounds, donations to support ongoing programming at the Butler-McCook House & Garden are always appreciated!

Hempstead Historic District | CT Trails Weekend
2023-06-04 14:00 - 15:30 | Hempsted Houses, 11 Hempstead Street, New London, CT, 06320, United States
Join us for a walking tour of the Hempstead Historic District, one of New London’s first African-American neighborhoods. Hear the stories of the people who lived in this neighborhood and explore how this diverse area evolved. The neighborhood grew up around the Joshua Hempsted House, built in 1678. Residents have included slaveholders, civic leaders, abolitionists, a Revolutionary War hero, and at least two enslaved people. Advance registration required.
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Part of the Connecticut Forest & Park Association’s CT Trails Day. Connecticut Landmarks joins outdoors enthusiasts across the state and country to mark Trails Day the first weekend in June each year. See our Sunday program here.
Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather, as this program will take place outdoors. In case of cancelation due to severe weather, registrants will be notified at the email address on file.
If you have any questions, contact Site Administrator Lynette Fisher at hempsted@ctlandmarks.org.
CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing site to access your benefits.

[Sold Out!] An Afternoon with Martha Hall Kelly
2023-06-04 12:00 - 16:00 | Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, 9 Main St N, Bethlehem, CT, 06751, United States
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Spend a Sunday afternoon with New York Times best-selling author Martha Hall Kelly as she sh
ares tales from her latest novel, The Golden Doves. Martha Hall Kelly first visited the Bellamy-Ferriday Hous
e & Garden in 2006, where she was inspired by the remarkable stories of Caroline Woolsey Ferriday and a group of women held in Ravensbruck concentration camp. Since then, she has enthralled readers with books Lilac Girls, Lost Roses, and Sunflower Sisters. With her newest novel we go back to Ravensbruck and follow the journey of Josie and Arlette—one American and one French—both working as spies for the resistance to bring Nazi fugitives to justice. This promises to be an amazing afternoon.

Tickets will go on sale for Connecticut Landmarks Members at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, March 15. Connecticut Landmarks Members receive exclusive access to purchase tickets until March 31. Members, sign in to our ticketing system to access the presale and your discounts.
Not yet a Connecticut Landmarks Member? Join today to gain access to the Members Only Presale! Remaining tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, March 31, at 9:00 am.

PLEASE NOTE: This event consists of a book talk and timed, guided tours of the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden. Please double check your tickets before checking out.
Tickets for the book talk ONLY are $25/person or $20/CTL Member. Tickets for the book talk AND a timed house tour are $45/person or $35/CTL Member.

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Discovering Historic Main Street Hartford | CT Trails Weekend
2023-06-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Butler-McCook House & Garden, 396 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
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.
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Part of the Connecticut Forest & Park Association’s CT Trails Day. Connecticut Landmarks joins outdoors enthusiasts across the state and country to mark Trails Day the first weekend in June each year. See our Sunday program here.
This program is part of our Historic Hartford Walking Tours series, where we forge new paths through Hartford’s history! Register for additional walks here.
Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather, as this program will take place outdoors. In case of cancelation due to severe weather, registrants will be notified at the email address on file.
If you have any questions, contact Assistant Site Administrator Jana Colacino at jana.colacino@ctlandmarks.org.
CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing site to access your benefits.

Witness Stone Dedication Ceremony
2023-05-23 15:30 - 17:00 | Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, 9 Main St N, Bethlehem, CT, 06751, United States
Join us as we place and dedicate a Witness 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.
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If you have any questions, please contact Site Administrator Peg Shimer at bellamy.ferriday@ctlandmarks.org or call (203) 266-7596.
CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.

Beyond Main Street Walking Tour
2023-05-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Butler-McCook House & Garden, 396 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
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.
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This program is part of our Historic Hartford Walking Tours series, where we forge new paths through Hartford’s history! Register for additional walks here.
Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather, as this program will take place outdoors. In case of severe weather, the program will proceed at 10:00 am on Saturday, May 27. Registrants will be notified at the email address on file.
If you have any questions, contact Assistant Site Administrator Jana Colacino at jana.colacino@ctlandmarks.org.
CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing site to access your benefits.

Suffield Garden Club’s 45th Annual May Market
2023-05-20 09:00 - 15:00 | Phelps-Hatheway House, 55 S Main St, Suffield, CT, 06078, United States
Hello, Spring! Phelps-Hatheway House and Garden is pleased to host Suffield Garden Club’s 45th Annual May Market. The 1867 Hatheway Barn and adjacent lawn will be filled with friendly and knowledgeable vendors and town committees offering exquisite wares and gardening tips for everyone! Inside the museum, Phelps-Hatheway staff will offer a special garden-themed tour. A scavenger hunt in the garden and horticultural activities in the Visitor’s Center will round out this special day.
Visiting the market, garden, or visitor’s center is free. Tours of the museum will depart on the hour from 10 am – 3 pm with regular admission; book a tour today!

If you have any questions, please email phelps.hatheway@ctlandmarks.org or call 860-668-0055.

[Sold Out!] Lilac Walks
2023-05-19 15:30 - 16:30, 2023-05-18 15:30 - 16:30, 2023-05-17 15:30 - 16:30 | Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, 9 Main St N, Bethlehem, CT, 06751, United States
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.
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Advance registration requested. This tour does not include a house tour; tickets for house tours may be purchased separately.
Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather, as this program takes place outdoors. In case of cancellation due to severe weather, registrants will be notified at the email address on file.
If you have any questions, please contact Site Administrator Peg Shimer at bellamy.ferriday@ctlandmarks.org or call (203) 266-7596.
CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.

LGBTQ History and the Cold War U.S. Military
2023-05-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Palmer-Warner House, 307 Town Street, East Haddam, CT, 06423, United States
Join Professor Natalie Shibley for a lecture as she offers an overview of military policy towards LGBTQ service members in the Cold War era and traces the history of challenges to the ban on LGBTQ personnel. The talk will consider how suspects and accusers experienced these events and tell this history by focusing on a Florida Air Force Base in 1948, a 1975 lawsuit challenging the expulsion of gay personnel, and the 1987 expulsion of a Naval Academy midshipman before discussing the “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” policy and its subsequent repeal.
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If you have any questions, please contact Site Administrator Lynette Fisher at palmer.warner@ctlandmarks.org.
CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.

Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden Opening Day
2023-05-06 13:00 - 16:00 | Phelps-Hatheway House, 55 S Main St, Suffield, CT, 06078, United States
Please join us as we usher in the 51st season of programming at the Phelps-Hatheway House and Garden! Meet artist Lynne Centore, whose vibrant textile art will be on display in our visitor center gallery. Step inside the museum to be transported to the 18th and 19th centuries and discover newly-acquired furniture from Emma and Sumner Fuller, who were instrumental in preserving the house. A stroll through the Hatheway garden is a must, as the lilacs reach their peak bloom in May.
Registration not required to view the exhibit in the Visitor Center. Regular admission fees apply for guided tours of the museum interiors at 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, and 3:00 pm. Purchase tickets for house tours here.

If you have any questions, please email phelps.hatheway@ctlandmarks.org or call 860-668-0055.

Witness Stone Dedication Ceremony
2023-05-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Phelps-Hatheway House, 55 S Main St, Suffield, CT, 06078, United States
Join students from Suffield Academy as they install and dedicate the Witness Stones memorializing two enslaved people listed under Oliver Phelps’ 1790 census record. Their research showed that when Lewis and Barbara Butler later moved to Canandaigua, NY, they helped their daughter Patience and her husband Austin Steward establish deep ties to the Underground Railroad network in the Rochester area, a community that later assisted Frederick Douglass with his abolitionist work in the region.
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Registration available, but walk-ups welcome!
This program takes place outdoors. In case of cancellation due to severe weather, registrants will be notified at the email address on file. If you have any questions, contact Site Administrator Lynn Mervosh at phelps.hatheway@ctlandmarks.org.
CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.

[New!] Hartford's Bridges & Walkways Walking Tour
2023-05-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Butler-McCook House & Garden, 396 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
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.
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This program is part of our Historic Hartford Walking Tours series, where we forge new paths through Hartford’s history! Register for additional walks here.
Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather, as this program will take place outdoors. In case of severe weather, the program will proceed at 10:00 am on Sunday, May 7. Registrants will be notified at the email address on file.
If you have any questions, contact Assistant Site Administrator Jana Colacino at jana.colacino@ctlandmarks.org.
CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing site to access your benefits.

Woodworkers Workshop
2023-04-29 10:00 - 14:30 | Palmer-Warner House, 307 Town Street, East Haddam, CT, 06423, United States
Make a wall cabinet inspired by Connecticut Landmarks’ Collections. Join CTL interpreter and historical cabinet maker John Baron for a workshop and furniture-focused tour of the Palmer-Warner House. Participants will build a wall cabinet to take home and learn more about furniture craftsmanship in the 18th and 19th century. Bring a bagged lunch and enjoy the beautiful Palmer-Warner grounds between sessions.
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All materials included. Sponsored by Shagbark Lumber & Farm Supplies.

If you have any questions, please contact Site Administrator Lynette Fisher at palmer.warner@ctlandmarks.org.
CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.
