Connecticut Landmarks

Lower Connecticut River Valley Heritage Loop Workshop
2022-12-08 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Program
Virtual Program
Join us to learn more the walking and biking corridor loop that will connect tourism resources and historic sites in Moodus, East Haddam, Chester, and Haddam.
We want to hear from you! This virtual workshop will provide an interactive space for your questions, opinions, and curiosities about the loop and more!
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Registration required. If you need any accommodations for the workshop, let us know by emailing mallory_zink@nps.gov.
Hosted by Connecticut Landmarks, The Town of East Haddam, and the National Park Service – Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program

Victorian Holiday Tour
2022-12-04 13:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Isham-Terry House, 211 High Street, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Experience the Isham-Terry House bedecked in Victorian holiday splendor. Enjoy this special holiday tour while carols fill the air.
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Registration required. If you have any questions, please contact Assistant Site Administrator Jana Colacino at butler.mccook@ctlandmarks.org or call 860-247-8996 to have your call directed.

Wreath Workshop: Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden
2022-11-27 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-11-26 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-11-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, 9 Main St N, Bethlehem, CT, 06751, United States
The Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden’s annual wreath-making events have become a tradition for many! Staff will guide you step-by-step through the process of making your own seasonal wreath.
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Registration is required and space is limited. Sign up early to ensure you do not miss out. Bring your own gloves and pruners/clippers. Bows will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own adornments or a special bow to attach to your wreath.
If you have any questions, please contact Site Administrator Peg Shimer at bellamy.ferriday@ctlandmarks.org or call (203) 266-7596.
A confirmation email with additional information will be sent to the email address used to purchase the tickets. By purchasing tickets to this event, you consent to receive email communications from Connecticut Landmarks. You can revoke your consent to receive marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link found at the bottom of every email.

Landmarks Lunch & Learn: Arabesques, Riots, and Restoration: The Wallpapers of Connecticut Landmarks
2022-11-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Program
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.
With the Landmarks Lunch & Learn series, Connecticut Landmarks will take you inside the history of the organization’s people, buildings, and gardens, and make deeper connections to the unique arts and culture around the sites.
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This event will be held over Zoom. Registrants will receive a link to view the program the day of the event.
If you have any questions, please contact Site Administrator Lynn Mervosh at phelps.hatheway@ctlandmarks.org.
A confirmation email with additional information will be sent to the email address used to purchase the tickets. By purchasing tickets to this event, you consent to receive email communications from Connecticut Landmarks. You can revoke your consent to receive marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link found at the bottom of every email.

While there is no admission fee for Landmarks Lunch & Learn programs, donations to support ongoing programming at Connecticut Landmarks are always appreciated!

Wreath Workshop: Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden
2022-11-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Phelps-Hatheway House, 55 S Main St, Suffield, CT, 06078, United States
Don’t miss the Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden’s annual wreath-making event! Debora Reynolds of Old Hill Gardens will lead participants through the age-old process of creating an evergreen wreath inspired by the natural landscape. Information on hanging your creation and preserving your base for a future design will be included.
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All materials are included except for the bow; a selection of ribbon will be available to purchase during the workshop. Registration is required and space is limited. Bring your own gloves and pruners/clippers.
If you have any questions, please contact Site Administrator Lynn Mervosh at phelps.hatheway@ctlandmarks.org or call (860) 668-0055.
CTL Members, sign in to access your benefits. A confirmation email with additional information will be sent to the email address used to purchase the tickets. By purchasing tickets to this event, you consent to receive email communications from Connecticut Landmarks. You can revoke your consent to receive marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link found at the bottom of every email.

Holiday Basket Making: Butler-McCook House & Garden
2022-11-05 12:00 - 16:00 | Butler-McCook House & Garden, 396 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
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.
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All materials and tools will be provided. Registration required.
If you have any questions, please contact Assistant Site Administrator Jana Colacino at butler.mccook@ctlandmarks.org or call 860-247-8996 to have your call directed.
CTL Members, sign in to access your benefit. A confirmation email with additional information will be sent to the email address used to purchase the tickets. By purchasing tickets to this event, you consent to receive email communications from Connecticut Landmarks. You can revoke your consent to receive marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link found at the bottom of every email.

Woman in Blue: A 19th-Century Immersive Ghost Story
2022-10-29 20:00 - 21:00, 2022-10-29 18:30 - 19:30, 2022-10-28 20:00 - 21:00, 2022-10-28 18:30 - 19:30, 2022-10-22 20:00 - 21:00, 2022-10-22 18:30 - 19:30, 2022-10-21 20:00 - 21:00, 2022-10-21 18:30 - 19:30 | Isham-Terry House, 211 High Street, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
October 1875: In which a murder has been committed, but all before the start of our story. Our show opens on the night of an engagement party of Fredrick Griswold and Clara Bennett but soon turns sour when the ghost of Fredrick’s previous (and very late) wife appears with wild accusations and a heavy curse… It is the job of the audience to help the guests uncover the truth, and perhaps save a soul or two.
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.
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In order to better protect the home and the artifacts that it keeps, we ask that you leave bags and bulky clothes safely secured at your home or in your vehicle. This production will run, rain or shine. Tickets are non-refundable, however they may be transferred to another show date and/or time, pending availability. This show is recommended for those 13 years old and up. For disability accessibility questions, please send an email to contact@escapismproductions.com
PARKING AND CHECK IN: Parking will be located in the parking lot directly next to the Isham-Terry House in the lot shared with the Hartford Public Safety Complex. A member of staff will be meeting ticket holders at the door 10 minutes before the show starts. Tickets will be available at the door, unless the show is otherwise sold out.
REFUND POLICY: If you are in need of a refund, please reach out to us using our email address: contact@escapismproductions.com
COVID-19 POLICY: Masks are required within our historic interiors due to the smaller spaces and limited airflow that is common in historic buildings, regardless of vaccination status.

Hempsted Halloween
2022-10-29 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.
Supported in part by: The Frank Loomis Palmer Fund, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee; the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut; and the Chelsea Groton Foundation, Inc.

Things That Go Bump In The Night
2022-10-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Nathan Hale Homestead, 2299 South St, Coventry, CT, 06238, United States
Get into the “spirit” of the season with Things that Go Bump in the Night at the Nathan Hale Homestead! Shiver and shudder through a special candlelight tour that will take you around the property and into the house – all the way up to the dark and eerie attic. The moonlit tour will feature the Hale Staff’s spooky encounters, as featured on the Syfy channel’s Ghost Hunters. Prepare to be scared while surrounded by the very history that spawned the stories.
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The program will be presented on Thursday & Friday, October 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28, from 7 – 9 pm. This tour will include creaks and cold spots and is not recommended for young souls.
All tours begin at 7 pm; please arrive by 6:45 pm to check in. Appropriate footwear and reliable flashlights strongly recommended. Admission is $25, $20 for CTL Members. Reservations required as space is limited.
Masks are required within our historic interiors due to the smaller spaces and limited airflow that is common in historic buildings, regardless of vaccination status.

Fall Foliage Day
2022-10-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, 9 Main St N, Bethlehem, CT, 06751, United States
Join CTL’s partners, the Old Bethlehem Historical Society and the Bethlehem Land Trust, for a special look at the grounds of the Bellamy-Ferriday property. Learn about its early uses as a farm, theology school and burial ground while enjoying the picturesque autumn colors.

Please wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather, as this program takes place outdoors. In case of severe weather, registrants will be notified of cancellation at the email address on file.
Advance registration requested. Tours of the Bellamy-Ferriday House will be available as space allows for our regular fee. 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 access your benefits. A confirmation email with additional information will be sent to the email address used to reserve the tickets. By purchasing tickets to this event, you consent to receive email communications from Connecticut Landmarks. You can revoke your consent to receive marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link found at the bottom of every email.

Getting Dressed in the Victorian Age
2022-10-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Isham-Terry House, 211 High Street, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
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. Admission includes a tour of the Isham-Terry House following the program.
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This program is $10 per person, or $5 with a CTL Membership or tickets to Woman in Blue. Registration required. If you have any questions, please contact Assistant Site Administrator Jana Colacino at butler.mccook@ctlandmarks.org or call 860-247-8996 to have your call directed.
CTL Members, please sign in to access your benefits. A confirmation email with additional information will be sent to the email address used to purchase the tickets. By purchasing tickets to this event, you consent to receive email communications from Connecticut Landmarks. You can revoke your consent to receive marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link found at the bottom of every email.

Second Saturdays: Indigenous Stories and Harvest Days
2022-10-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Phelps-Hatheway House, 55 S Main St, Suffield, CT, 06078, United States
After the Revolutionary War, Oliver Phelps attempted to settle over one million acres of land in the Finger Lakes region of New York State. Learn about the Connecticut Western Reserve and the original peoples that once inhabited this area. Hear beloved stories of the Iroquois people and how they preserved the harvest. Create your own nature story illustrated with leaf rubbings to delight your family and friends!

This program will take place at the Phelps-Hatheway House. Parking is available onsite. Please use this map for reference.
If you have any questions, please email phelps.hatheway@ctlandmarks.org or call 860-668-0055.

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Music in the Hatheway Garden: International String Trio
2022-10-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Phelps-Hatheway House, 55 S Main St, Suffield, CT, 06078, United States
What could be better than an afternoon in the garden? After a successful debut in 2021, the Phelps-Hatheway House and Garden will once again offer a concert series in its 1867 barn. New this year are esteemed artists from Connecticut and Massachusetts.
On Sunday, September 4, the Pizzazz Quartet from Trumbull, CT will delight us with a varied repertoire of classical and contemporary pieces.
Fresh off their recent residency in Rimini, Italy, the ASMI Chamber Ensemble featuring acclaimed violinist Emil Altschuler will fill the Hatheway barn on Sunday, September 25, with a program of richly textured classical and folk selections.
Our series ends on Sunday, October 2, with the International String Trio, who will lead the audience on a musical journey through classical, jazz and world music.
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Tours of our historic interiors will be available for an additional charge preceding the concert at 1pm.
Generously supported by PeoplesBank.

East Haddam Fall Celebration: Amasa Day Open House
2022-10-02 11:00 - 14:00 | Amasa Day House, 33 Plains Rd, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Visit the Amasa Day House to explore the 1st floor and admire the furnishings, original 19th-century floor, and stair stenciling. Connecticut Landmarks staff will be stationed on the 1st floor to chat.

East Haddam Fall Celebration: Palmer-Warner Open House
2022-10-01 11:00 - 14:00 | Palmer-Warner House, 307 Town Street, East Haddam, CT, 06423, United States
Walk through the 1st floor of the Palmer-Warner House to learn about the research and collections work being done within the house. (Masks are required in the house.) Visitors are also welcome to explore the historic grounds, or just enjoy the view from the back porch. Visit the Barn and speak with a member of the Nation Parks Service Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program to learn more about the Lower Connecticut River Heritage Loop Project as part of the East Haddam Connectivity Corridor. Cyclists are welcome and secure bike storage will be provided. The house, constructed in 1738, was home to the Warner family who resided there for over a century. In addition to the rich colonial history, the house offers a contemporary story as home to preservation architect Frederic Palmer and his partner Howard Metzger from 1945 – 1971.
Update 9/30/22 – the Swing Bridge will be closed due to the impending weather. Please seek alternate routes.

Landmarks Lunch & Learn: Onöndowa’ga:’: People of the Great Hill
2022-09-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Program
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.
With the Landmarks Lunch & Learn series, Connecticut Landmarks will take you inside the history of the organization’s people, buildings, and gardens, and make deeper connections to the unique arts and culture around the sites.

This event will be held over Zoom. Registrants will receive a link to view the program the day of the event.
If you have any questions, please contact Assistant Site Administrator Jana Colacino at butler.mccook@ctlandmarks.org or call 860-247-8996 to have your call directed.

While there is no admission fee for Landmarks Lunch & Learn programs, donations to support ongoing programming at Connecticut Landmarks are always appreciated!

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Music in the Hatheway Garden: ASMI Chamber Ensemble
2022-09-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Phelps-Hatheway House, 55 S Main St, Suffield, CT, 06078, United States

Tour of the Antientist Burial Ground – The African American Connection
2022-09-25 14:00 - 15:30 | Hempsted Houses, 11 Hempstead Street, New London, CT, 06320, United States
Visit one of New England’s earliest graveyards with a special focus on those of African descent who are buried there. Meet your guides from the Hempsted Houses and the New London chapter of the NAACP at the burying ground at the top of Hempstead Street.
Advance registration recommended. 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 Lynette Fisher at hempsted.houses@ctlandmarks.org or call (860) 443-7949.
Admission benefits the Hempsted Houses and the NAACP. Supported in part by: the Frank Loomis Palmer Fund, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee; the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut; and the Chelsea Groton Foundation, Inc.

Walktober: Letterboxing Through History
2022-09-25 09:30 - 10:30 | Nathan Hale Homestead, 2299 South St, Coventry, CT, 06238, United States
This slow-paced walk includes an introduction to the centuries-old hobby of Letterboxing. A guide will discuss box types, history, supplies, and take guests on a walk to find beginner level letterboxes in the Connecticut State Forest. Supplies for beginners can be purchased.
For more information on Walktober events, visit the Last Green Valley website!

If you have any questions, please contact Site Administrator Anne Marie Charland at hale@ctlandmarks.org or 860-742-6917.
CTL Members, sign in to access your benefits. A confirmation email with additional information will be sent to the email address used to purchase the tickets. By purchasing tickets to this event, you consent to receive email communications from Connecticut Landmarks. You can revoke your consent to receive marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link found at the bottom of every email.

Walktober: Nathan Hale Homestead Landscape Walk
2022-09-18 09:30 - 10:30 | Nathan Hale Homestead, 2299 South St, Coventry, CT, 06238, United States
A slow-paced guided walk through the Nathan Hale Homestead property. Guides will explain life in the 18th century including chores, the changes George Dudley Seymour made to the Hale landscape in the early 20th century and the current life of the museum and property. Leashed dogs welcome.
For more information on Walktober events, visit the Last Green Valley website!

If you have any questions, please contact Site Administrator Anne Marie Charland at hale@ctlandmarks.org or 860-742-6917.
CTL Members, sign in to access your benefits. A confirmation email with additional information will be sent to the email address used to purchase the tickets. By purchasing tickets to this event, you consent to receive email communications from Connecticut Landmarks. You can revoke your consent to receive marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link found at the bottom of every email.
