Connecticut Landmarks

Story Hour in the Garden
2026-07-19 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-26 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, 9 Main St N, Bethlehem, CT, 06751, United States
This family-friendly event invites history enthusiasts across generations to bring a blanket and your “listening ears” to enjoy a story hour in our historic garden. Join us each week as we read children’s stories related to different eras throughout history. Grounds fees are waived for those joining story time.
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House tours available for regular admission. Book your tour today!

Please 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 bellamy.ferriday@ctlandmarks.org or call (203) 266-7596.

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Freedom Deferred
2026-07-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Hempsted Houses, 11 Hempstead Street, New London, CT, 06320, United States
In a world where revolutionary ideas did not always lead to revolutionary realities, what did the promise of freedom mean for free and enslaved African Americans in Revolutionary-era Connecticut? Join Hempsted Houses staff and a panel of historians and community members as we explore the paradox of liberty in New London County, examining historical records, resistance, and lived experiences to better understand how the struggle for freedom shaped the past— and continues to shape our present.
Admission is FREE, with a suggested donation of $10 per person to support programming at the Hempsted Houses.
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Advance registration is available, but walk-ins are welcome!
If you have any questions, contact hempsted@ctlandmarks.org.

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Coventry Farmers Market
2026-07-26 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-02 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-09 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-16 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-23 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-30 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-06 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-13 10:00 - 13:00 and 1 more date | 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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Summer Kitchen Talk Series | Quinnetukut: Our Homeland, Our History
2026-08-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, 9 Main St N, Bethlehem, CT, 06751, United States
The kitchen where Caroline Ferriday gathered with the ladies of Ravensbrück in 1958 continues to welcome rich conversations today. Join Connecticut Landmarks’ staff and guest speakers to consider the history of the property from new perspectives.
Topics include:

August 1: Quinnetukut: Our Homeland, Our History, with a guest speaker from the Institute for American Indian Studies in Washington, CT
August 8: Reverend Bellamy and the Stockbridge Boys
August 15: From Farm to Estate: The Evolving Landscape of Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden

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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!
Tours of the house are not included with admission, but visitors are welcome to roam the grounds following the talk.

If you have any questions, please contact bellamy.ferriday@ctlandmarks.org or call (203) 266-7596.
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[SOLD OUT] Workshop: Weave Your Own Whisk Broom & Kitchen Cleaning Set
2026-08-02 09:00 - 13:00 | Nathan Hale Homestead, 2299 South St, Coventry, CT, 06238, United States
Step back in time to learn a craft from the 18th century, with some modern tools to make the process a bit easier! Make your own 18th-century inspired kitchen cleaning set including a whisk broom and your choice of one to two other kitchen tools, including a cake tester, pot scrubber, or mushroom brush. All materials included.
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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. See the full line-up here.
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.

250 Years of Celebrations | Toasting Independence: Drinking History
2026-08-07 18:30 - 20:00 | Nathan Hale Homestead, 2299 South St, Coventry, CT, 06238, United States
Sample festive beverages that the founders would recognize — from rum punch to syllabub — as we learn about beverages of the Colonial Era.
$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.
CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.

Kitchen Talk Series | Reverend Bellamy and the Stockbridge Boys
2026-08-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, 9 Main St N, Bethlehem, CT, 06751, United States
The kitchen where Caroline Ferriday gathered with the ladies of Ravensbrück in 1958 continues to welcome rich conversations today. Join Connecticut Landmarks’ staff and guest speakers to consider the history of the property from new perspectives.
Topics include:

August 1: Quinnetukut: Our Homeland, Our History, with a guest speaker from the Institute for American Indian Studies in Washington, CT
August 15: From Farm to Estate: The Evolving Landscape of Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden
October 10: Reverend Bellamy and the Stockbridge Boys

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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!
Tours of the house are not included with admission, but visitors are welcome to roam the grounds following the talk.

If you have any questions, please contact bellamy.ferriday@ctlandmarks.org or call (203) 266-7596.
CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing system to access Member pricing and other 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.

Sunset Sounds Concert Series | Kris Allen Quintet
2026-08-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Butler-McCook House & Garden, 396 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Bring a lawn chair and a picnic dinner as our historic garden comes alive with music! Round out your evening with free tours of the house museum’s first floor, an audio tour of the garden, and featured artist exhibitions. In case of inclement weather, the concert will move indoors to the Amos Bull Community Room.
Featured Performers: Kris Allen Quintet
Alto sax player Kris Allen gathers a group of stellar musicians to pay tribute to the greats of hard bop and bebop, such as Charlie Parker, Bud Powell and Jackie McLean.
Personnel:
Kris Allen – saxophone
Bruce Harris – trumpet
Nat Reeves – bass
Jeff Tain Watts – drums
Zaccai Curtis – keys
BIO: Kris Allen is the Lyell B. Clay Artist in Residence in Jazz and Lecturer in Music at Williams and the director of the Williams jazz ensemble program. A native of the Hartford CT area and a protégé of the great Jackie McLean, Kris has forged a clear conceptual and aural identity as a saxophonist, composer, bandleader and recording artist. appearing on dozens of albums. His latest release as a leader, June, is his third critically acclaimed album for the Truth Revolution Recording Collective
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Sponsored by the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation; the Evelyn W. Preston Memorial Trust Fund, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee; and the Ensworth Charitable Foundation, Bank of America.
Registration appreciated, but walk-ups always welcome! See the other programs in our Sunset Sounds Concert Series!
This concert will take place on the terrace at the Amos Bull House, located to the rear of the Butler-McCook garden at 59 S. Prospect Street in Hartford. The grounds open at 5 pm and the performance begins at 6 pm. Please note that metered street parking is usually readily available in the area, and free after 6 pm. Visitors may park and enter at the Butler-McCook entrance on Main Street, or the Amos Bull entrance on S. Prospect Street.
This program takes place outdoors. In case of inclement weather, the concert will move indoors to the Amos Bull Community Room. Registrants will be notified at the email address on file in the case of cancellation. 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!
Photo by Cedric Pilard

Pirate Days
2026-08-15 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-16 11:00 - 16:00 | Hempsted Houses, 11 Hempstead Street, New London, CT, 06320, United States
Explore an encampment where you’ll experience the life of a pirate. Stay for ship making, racing, crafts, and walking the plank like a pirate! Spend some time listening to stories of real-life pirates such as Captain Kidd who visited Connecticut in 1690 and is said to have left behind treasure near modern-day Milford, Connecticut.
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Advance registration suggested, but walk-ups always welcome!
Free admission; donations support restoration and programming at Hempsted Houses.
If you have any questions, contact hempsted@ctlandmarks.org.
CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.

Summer Kitchen Talk Series | From Farm to Estate: The Evolving Landscape of Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden
2026-08-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, 9 Main St N, Bethlehem, CT, 06751, United States

Drum Circle at the Homestead
2026-08-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Nathan Hale Homestead, 2299 South St, Coventry, CT, 06238, United States
Step away from the chaos of daily life and clear your mind at a drum circle facilitated by Kenny “Doc” Frazier. A drum circle encourages empowerment and success while inspiring creativity through rhythmic drum play. Participants are encouraged to bring their own drums. A limited number of drum pads will be available to borrow.
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If you have any questions, please contact hale@ctlandmarks.org.
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Phelps-Hatheway School of Floral Arts | Dahlias with Julie Harrison of Willow View Farm
2026-08-21 09:00 - 12:00 | 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!
Embrace history and horticulture during a special summer morning escape. The day begins at Suffield’s Willow View Farm where owner Julie Harrison grows flowers adjacent to the town’s oldest house. After a brief farm tour, guests may pick a large cup full of flowers. After, retire to Phelps-Hatheway House’s late 18th-century carriage house, where we will take in the garden while enjoying beverages and pastries. A special tour of the museum’s interiors will trace the importance of gardens and floral design from the 18th-21st centuries.
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Refreshments will be served and a tour of Phelps-Hatheway House’s historic interiors will be available.

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

Monarch Butterflies
2026-08-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, 9 Main St N, Bethlehem, CT, 06751, United States
This talk on the monarch butterfly explores its remarkable annual migration across North America, the stages of its life cycle, and its reliance on milkweed. The program highlights the butterfly’s role in pollination and explains why conserving habitats is vital to maintaining healthy ecosystems.

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Tours of the house are not included with admission, but visitors are welcome to explore the grounds following the talk.

Please 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 bellamy.ferriday@ctlandmarks.org or call (203) 266-7596.

CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing site to access your benefits.

Hale of a Good Time Letterboxing Event
2026-08-30 10:00 - 13:00 | Nathan Hale Homestead, 2299 South St, Coventry, CT, 06238, United States
Letterboxing is a treasure hunt where participants use clues to find hidden boxes containing stamps that they can collect by printing them into their own journals. Join Hale Homestead staff to meet community members, see a stamp-carving demo, enjoy a special one-day Spy Mission Trail, and more!
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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.

CANCELED: 250 Years of Celebrations | First Flush: 18th-Century Courtship
2026-09-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Nathan Hale Homestead, 2299 South St, Coventry, CT, 06238, United States
Thank you for your interest in this program. Unfortunately, we have had to cancel it. Please stay tuned to our website and social media channels for program updates.
Learn about the practices that bound – or bundled! – people together in the decades around the American Revolution with presentations and vignettes on dating and marriage practices in the 18th century.

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.
CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.

Workshop: Build Your Own Writing Box
2026-09-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Nathan Hale Homestead, 2299 South St, Coventry, CT, 06238, United States
Build a wooden writing box to store your personal papers with Fred Brehant, a third-generation blacksmith and skilled woodwright located in Hebron, Connecticut. All materials included.
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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. See the full line-up here.
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.

Sunset Sounds Concert Series | SOAR: Sounds of April & Randall
2026-09-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Butler-McCook House & Garden, 396 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Bring a lawn chair and a picnic dinner while you enjoy music in the lovely setting of the Butler-McCook House & Garden. Plus, be sure to stay for a free tour of the house’s first floor! Audio tours are available via the IZI.Travel app for the historic garden. The Amos Bull and Butler-McCook Houses will also celebrate featured artist exhibitions. Concerts happen rain or shine. In case of inclement weather, the concert will move indoors to the Amos Bull Community Room.
Featured Performers: SOAR: Sounds of April & Randall
Concluding our 2026 concert series, we will SOAR with the Sounds of April and Randall! April May Webb, 2024 winner of the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, and Randall Haywood, named a “Rising Star” by Hot House & Jazzmobile NYC, lead an award-winning jazz ensemble sparked by their great musical chemistry. April & Randall blend jazz with Country, R&B, and Gospel influences. Webb was a student of the late Mulgrew Miller, while Randall earned his Master’s at Juilliard. In 2023, they were named U.S. Cultural Ambassadors.
Personnel:
April May Webb: Vocals
Randall Haywood: Trumpet
Jacob Webb: Bass
Nathan Webb: Drums
Yayoi Ikawa: Keys
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Sponsored by the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation; the Evelyn W. Preston Memorial Trust Fund, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee; and the Ensworth Charitable Foundation, Bank of America.
Registration appreciated, but walk-ups always welcome! See the other programs in our Sunset Sounds Concert Series!
Photo by April May Webb.
This concert will take place on the terrace at the Amos Bull House, located to the rear of the Butler-McCook garden at 59 S. Prospect Street in Hartford. The grounds open at 5 pm and the performance begins at 6 pm. Please note that metered street parking is usually readily available in the area, and free after 6 pm. Visitors may park and enter at the Butler-McCook entrance on Main Street, or the Amos Bull entrance on S. Prospect Street.
This program takes place outdoors. In case of inclement weather, the concert will move indoors to the Amos Bull Community Room. Registrants will be notified at the email address on file in the case of cancellation. 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!

Pipes & Cider
2026-09-12 12:00 - 16:00 | Palmer-Warner House, 307 Town Street, East Haddam, CT, 06423, United States
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.
Tickets are $15/CTL Member and $25/Adult. Your ticket includes access to the festival, musical performances, and pub trivia. Refreshments and goods will be available for purchase.
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Attendees must be 21+ to partake in tastings.
Tours of the Palmer-Warner House will be available for regular admission. Please see our website for details and tickets.
If you have any questions, please contact palmer.warner@ctlandmarks.org.
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Historic Hartford Walking Tour: Revolutionary Hartford
2026-09-19 10:00 - 12:00 | 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.
CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.
