Connecticut Landmarks

Historic Hartford Walking Tour: Revolutionary Hartford
2026-09-19 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Butler-McCook House & Garden, 396 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
New for 2026! Commemorating Comte de Rochambeau’s September 22, 1780 Conference at Hartford, join us to explore Hartford’s colonial roots and more! This walk includes some of the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route.
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Advance registration is required. 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 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.
Image Credit: Broadside Soliciting Recruits for the Continental Army, ca. 1775 – Connecticut Historical Society

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Hale Family Reunion
2026-09-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Nathan Hale Homestead, 2299 South St, Coventry, CT, 06238, United States
Welcoming those with Hale and Hearty Roots! People who can trace their ancestry to the Coventry Hales and those interested in Hale family genealogy are invited to revisit the family homestead. Learn about the branches of the Hale family tree, understand genealogical resources available, connect with other descendants, and tour the home that Richard Hale and Elizabeth Strong Hale built for their family. After a communal lunch with music and games, visit the Coventry Town Green where the Hales mustered out for the American Revolution, the location of the church where Richard and John were deacons, the site of Elizabeth Hale Rose’s home, and the cemetery where Hale family members rest.
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Tickets are $40 for Adults and $20 for Children Under 18. Learn more about the program here.

Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather, as this program includes time spent outdoors.
If you have any questions, please contact Site Administrator Anne Marie Charland at hale@ctlandmarks.org or call 860.742.6917.
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Coventry Farmers Market
2026-09-20 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-27 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-10-04 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-10-11 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-10-18 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-10-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Nathan Hale Homestead, 2299 South St, Coventry, CT, 06238, United States
We’re thrilled to host the 24th season of the Coventry Farmers’ Market on the picturesque grounds of the Nathan Hale Homestead in Coventry. This market, ranked #1 in New England and #2 in the nation, is renowned for its tradition of being the largest in Connecticut and showcases the finest locally grown and locally made products in one of the state’s most unspoiled countryside settings. Each week, the staff of the Homestead hosts family-friendly programs including 18th–century games, hearth cooking, cheese-making, woodworking, and so much more. FREE admission to the grounds; fees apply for museum tours and some programs. Learn more about Farmers’ Market themes here.
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.
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Historic Hartford Walking Tour: Charter Oak & Coltsville
2026-09-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Butler-McCook House & Garden, 396 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Join us to explore the architectural treasures of Coltsville and the Charter Oak neighborhoods. Discuss the impacts of industry and immigration on these neighborhoods in Hartford, including sites like the Colt Factory and its worker houses, the Church of the Good Shepherd and Parish House, the Capewell Nail Factory, and the Polish National Home.
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Advance registration is required. 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 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 system to access your benefits.

Fête de "Lilac Girls" | 10th Anniversary Celebration!
2026-09-26 12:00 - 16:00 | Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, 9 Main St N, Bethlehem, CT, 06751, United States
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Martha Hall Kelly’s best-selling book Lilac Girls at the museum that first inspired her!
Put together your perfect day by selecting from the menu of tickets below! If you would only like to explore the grounds and access a book signing, purchase a Grounds Ticket. Access to the grounds and a book signing are included with House Tour Tickets and Tea Tickets.
12 noon–4 pm • A Vintage Parisian Festival • $20 / Adult, $15 / CTL Member
The grounds will be open for exploration throughout the afternoon, with representatives from Connecticut Landmarks and other local businesses and organizations sharing information, offering themed photo ops, and facilitating activities. Through the break in the hemlock hedge, visitors may enter the garden designed by Lilac Girls heroine Caroline Ferriday and her mother Eliza. Staff will be on hand to answer questions about the garden’s care.
12:15 pm–1:00 pm • Tour “The Hay” with Martha Hall Kelly• $35 / Adult, $25 / CTL Member
Site administrator Peg Shimer and author Martha Hall Kelly take guests on a special house tour to point out some of Caroline’s favorite places in the summer home her family called “The Hay.” Martha Hall Kelly will reminisce about the first time she visited the property in 2000, and the many memories she’s made there since.
1:00–1:30 pm • Book Signings in Caroline’s Playhouse • Included with All Ticket Types
Nestled in a quiet corner of the property is a charming playhouse, a childhood retreat of Caroline Ferriday’s. Inside, Martha Hall Kelly will be signing your copies of Lilac Girls, Lost Roses, Sunflower Sisters, and more. Books will be available for purchase. House Tour ticket holders will receive priority access.
2:00 pm–3:00 pm • Tea in the Bellamy-Ferriday Kitchen• $75 / Adult, $70 / CTL Member
Tea and conversation will both be flowing in the kitchen where Caroline Ferriday gathered with the ladies of Ravensbrück in 1958. The Penny Farthing Tea Room and Bakery will provide light refreshments to share with friends old and new – including Martha Hall Kelly. As the afternoon draws to a close, raise a glass in celebration of 10 years of Lilac Girls.
1:00–1:30 pm • Book Signings in Caroline’s Playhouse • Included with All Ticket Types
Those who have not yet had their books signed may visit Caroline’s Playhouse before bidding the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden adieu! Tea ticket holders will receive priority access.

Tickets will be available exclusively to CTL Members beginning at 10 am on Bastille Day — Tuesday, July 14. Remaining tickets will be available to the general public at 10 am on Tuesday, July 28.
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Once signed in, enter your desired number of each ticket type in the standard ticket fields.
Click the “Register” button and add your information. The prices on this page will remain the same, and the member’s discount will automatically be applied at checkout on the last page.
Click the “Add to Cart” button and check out.

Tickets for this event are very limited, and we anticipate that they will sell out. If you’d like to be added to our e-newsletter mailing list to receive alerts when tickets go on sale, sign up here!

Proceeds support the continuing preservation of the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, the longtime summer home of Caroline Ferriday and her family before her.
Please dress for the weather, as portions of this program take place outdoors. In case of modifications due to severe weather, registrants will be notified at the email address on file.
Full event details available here.
If you have any questions, please contact bellamy.ferriday@ctlandmarks.org or call (203) 266-7596.

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Things That Go Bump In The Night
2026-10-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Nathan Hale Homestead, 2299 South St, Coventry, CT, 06238, United States
Our perennially popular Halloween program at the Nathan Hale Homestead will be held on Fridays and Saturdays, October 9th & 10th, 16th & 17th, and 23rd & 24th.
CTL Members will have exclusive access to purchase tickets beginning at 10 am on Wednesday, July 15th! Not yet a member? Join today to unlock all the perks of membership, including discounts, presales, and exclusive events. Remaining tickets will go on sale to the general public at 10 am on Friday, July 31st.
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Get into the “spirit” of the season! Our special, flashlight-lit tours will take you around the property and into the house, all the way up to the dark, shadowy attic. Prepare to be scared while surrounded by the very history that spawned the stories. Hear long-standing and new Homestead ghost stories from staff members and spooky encounters reported by guests, as featured on the Syfy channel’s Ghost Hunters.
Tickets are $25 for CTL Members and $30 for the general public.
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If you have any questions, please contact hale@ctlandmarks.org or call 860.742.6917.
CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.

Tambora: The Eruption That Changed the World
2026-10-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual Program
When Indonesia’s Mount Tambora erupted in 1815, it unleashed the most destructive wave of extreme weather the world has witnessed in thousands of years. Step back in time with Professor Gillen D’Arcy Wood for a virtual presentation about “the year without a summer” that inspired Mary Shelley’s monster.
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CTL Members, please sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.
This virtual program will take place on Zoom. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom information at the email address used to register.
This program is part of Cold Nights & Chilling Stories: A Special Literary and Dramatic Series at the Isham-Terry House. To see all events in this series, visit www.ctlandmarks.org/chills.
If you have any questions, please email isham.terry@ctlandmarks.org.

Escapism Productions Presents: The Year Without a Summer
2026-10-16 - 2026-10-24 | Isham-Terry House, 211 High Street, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
The Isham-Terry House is ALIVE when Mary Shelley’s words come to life during Escapism Production’s newest original interpretation of the Year without a Summer. Times & Prices Vary; Please inquire for CTL Member discount. Tickets will be available at escapismproductions.com
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If you have any questions, please email isham.terry@ctlandmarks.org.

The Picture of Dorian Gray Read-a-Thon
2026-10-16 07:00 - 19:00 | Palmer-Warner House, 307 Town Street, East Haddam, CT, 06423, United States
Participants are invited to drop in for a chapter and explore interpretive materials that connect Wilde’s world to Frederic Palmer and Howard Metzger’s mid-20th century community. Light refreshments available between reading sessions. Virtual experience available — please register for details!

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Admission is FREE with a $5 suggested donation to support programming at the Palmer-Warner House.
If you have any questions, please contact palmer.warner@ctlandmarks.org.

Prose, Paradox, & Birthday Cake: An Afternoon for Oscar Wilde
2026-10-17 13:00 - 16:00 | Palmer-Warner House, 307 Town Street, East Haddam, CT, 06423, United States
This special program honors Oscar Wilde’s birthday with an afternoon of literary entertainment featuring readings from his most celebrated works, including his sparkling social comedies and thought-provoking essays. Blue Fire Stage Company will perform, and light refreshments and cocktails will be available.
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Tickets are $25 for CTL Members and $35 for the general public. Not yet a Connecticut Landmarks Member? Join today to access all the benefits of membership!
If you have any questions, please contact palmer.warner@ctlandmarks.org.
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Frankenstein Book Discussion
2026-10-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Isham-Terry House, 211 High Street, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Join us on Sunday, October 18 at 2 pm for an in-person discussion of Mary Shelley, and the brilliant plot line of Frankenstein. Stop by the House during the August or September open tour days to pick up a special commemorative bookmark and see Henry Isham’s personal library from the 1800s. We’ll share how you can download a free copy of the book to enjoy in your own laboratory! Discounted tours of the Isham-Terry House and Professor Wood’s presentation for book club participants.
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CTL Members, please sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.
This event is free, with a $10 suggested donation to support programming at the Isham-Terry House.
This program is part of Cold Nights & Chilling Stories: A Special Literary and Dramatic Series at the Isham-Terry House. To see all events in this series, visit www.ctlandmarks.org/chills.
If you have any questions, please email isham.terry@ctlandmarks.org.

Mystery at the Manse
2026-10-24 13:00 - 14:30 | Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, 9 Main St N, Bethlehem, CT, 06751, United States
There has been a theft, and a priceless artifact is missing! Help unravel the mystery and find the artifact as we embrace spooky season with a special themed tour of the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden.
Tickets are $15 for CTL Members and $20 for the general public. Not yet a Connecticut Landmarks Member? Join today to access all the benefits of membership!
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If you have any questions, please email bellamy.ferriday@ctlandmarks.org.

Following Death: Cemetery Walk & Talk
2026-10-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Palmer-Warner House, 307 Town Street, East Haddam, CT, 06423, United States
Explore the burial customs, traditions, and superstitions around death in New England from colonial times through the 19th century with Dean Massey, an urban planning researcher from Northeastern University. Following the talk, a short walk to the Warner Cemetery will offer provide an opportunity to examine epitaphs and iconography up close, and engage in a discussion about the rich diversity of New England’s remembrance practices. Tour the first floor of the Palmer-Warner House and join us as we celebrate the end of our season with warm cider and chestnut roasting.
Dean Massey lives in Providence, Rhode Island. He has strong ties to Connecticut: he grew up in a small town east of the river filled with historic cemeteries, studied at Connecticut College, and worked at the Connecticut General Assembly. In his spare time, he enjoys visiting house museums, tracking down gravestones by masters like Zerubbabel Collins, and hiking in the woods. He has visited every Connecticut Landmarks property, starting with the Nathan Hale Homestead as a child.
Tickets to the Walk & Talk ONLY are $10 per person. Tickets to the Walk & Talk with a tour of the first floor of the Palmer-Warner House are $20 per person, or $10 for CTL Members. To purchase a ticket to the Cemetery Walk & Talk only, select “Adult” below. For tickets to the Walk & Talk and the tour of the house, select “Adult Combo” below. CTL Members, see below for detailed instructions.
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If you have any questions, please email palmer.warner@ctlandmarks.org.
CTL Members, please sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.

Hempsted Halloween
2026-10-24 16:00 - 19:00 | Hempsted Houses, 11 Hempstead Street, New London, CT, 06320, United States
Get into the spirit of the season and meet the ghosts of New Londoners who have ghoulish stories to tell—talk with them if you dare! Experience the city’s oldest house at twilight and make s’mores over an open fire
Admission is FREE, with a suggested donation of $5 per person to support programming at the Hempsted Houses. Advance registration available, but walk-ins are welcome!
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Participants are welcome to come in costume. Please refrain from extreme gore, masks that cover the whole face or head, tripping hazards, or using cultural identities as costumes. Please dress for the weather as parts of this program take 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 Lynette Fisher at hempsted.houses@ctlandmarks.org or call (860) 443-7949.

Phelps-Hatheway School of Floral Arts | Dahlias with Julie Harrison of Willow View Farm
2026-11-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Phelps-Hatheway House, 55 S Main St, Suffield, CT, 06078, United States
Suffield is often described as a “town of farms.” More specifically, we like to say that it is home to a “town of flower farms.” The Phelps-Hatheway School of Floral Arts was created to showcase the magnificent blooms grown in our small community and, for the final session, in our great state of Connecticut. All ages and abilities are welcome!
Floristry doesn’t need to end when the gardens have gone to rest! Join site administrator Lynn Mervosh and staff for a holiday bulb workshop that will brighten the shortest days of the year. Lynn will share the history of these bulbs and how to encourage a long-lasting display.
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Guests will be provided with a pot, soil, and a variety of mosses, and may select a bulb(s) to their liking. Instructions on care as well as tea with treats will warm hearts and hands as the holiday season approaches.

Tickets are $55 for CTL Members and $65 for the general public. Not yet a Connecticut Landmarks Member? Join today to access all the benefits of membership!
To access Member pricing:

Sign in to our ticketing system to verify membership.
Once signed in, enter your desired number of Member tickets.
Click the “Register” button and add your information. The prices on this page will remain the same, and the member’s discount will automatically be applied at checkout on the last page.
Click the “Add to Cart” button and check out.

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

250 Years of Celebrations | Old World Holidays: Celebrations in the New World
2026-11-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Nathan Hale Homestead, 2299 South St, Coventry, CT, 06238, United States
As the nights grow longer, bring some light to a November day with an exploration of winter traditions with roots in Europe, including Guy Fawkes Day, Mumming and wassailing, and days of Thanksgiving.
$30/Person, $25/CTL Member
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250 Years of Celebrations
As the United States marks 250 years since its founding, the Nathan Hale Homestead is asking, how can we party like it’s 1776? Our 18th-Century Celebrations series brings history to life with three immersive events. See the full series here.
If you have any questions, please contact hale@ctlandmarks.org.
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Holiday Lantern Tour: Suffield's Main Street
2026-12-05 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-12-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Phelps-Hatheway House, 55 S Main St, Suffield, CT, 06078, United States
Now an annual tradition, the Phelps-Hatheway Holiday Walking Tours return to close America’s 250th celebration with newly uncovered stories of our place in the emerging nation. Join our costumed guides as they transport guests to the time before electricity illuminated our homes to see the “grand dames” of this historic thoroughfare festively lit and decorated to celebrate the season. During the walk, you’ll gain insight into the dominant architectural styles of the historic district and hear tales of those who worked the land and supported the community throughout the ages.
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Children are especially welcome to participate in the easy 1-mile journey, as this walk will contain more sparkle than darkness and is suitable for even our youngest visitors.

Please dress for the weather as this event takes place outdoors. If you have a flashlight or lantern, please bring it to help light our way!
CTL Members, please sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.
If you have any questions, please email phelps.hatheway@ctlandmarks.org or call 860-668-0055.

Mid-Century Christmas with the Ishams, Feat. Selections from "A Charlie Brown Christmas"
2026-12-13 13:00 - 16:00 | Isham-Terry House, 211 High Street, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Tickets will be available exclusively to CTL Members beginning Tuesday, September 1st, at 10 am. Please log in to our ticketing page with the email address associated with your membership to access the presale. Not yet a member? Join today to access all the perks of membership, including presales and discounts! Remaining tickets will go on sale to the general public on Thursday, October 1st, at 10 am.
Enjoy Vince Guaraldi’s holiday classics from A Charlie Brown Christmas, featuring the Andrew Wilcox Trio. Children’s activities during the performance will help little ones get into the groove. Performance begins at 2 pm; admission begins at 1:45 pm.
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This holiday season, we will celebrate as we imagine Julia and Charlotte Isham would have in the 1950s and 60s as the Isham-Terry House is transformed into a mid-century delight! Enjoy colored trees, tons of tinsel, and starbursts galore during special tours of the house. Tours available as an add-on at 1 pm and 3 pm. Tour admission is separate from performance admission.
1 pm tour
3 pm tour

Advance registration for tours required.
CTL Members, please sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.
If you have any questions, please email isham.terry@ctlandmarks.org.
