9th Annual Flag Field for Heroes
The 9th annual Flag Field for Heroes will be on display at the Nathan Hale Homestead July 5-25, 2026. Presented in partnership with the Coventry Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Coventry American Legion.
The 9th annual Flag Field for Heroes will be on display at the Nathan Hale Homestead July 5-25, 2026. Presented in partnership with the Coventry Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Coventry American Legion.
Please join us for an Opening Ceremony at 10 am on Sunday, July 5th, during the Farmers' Market. The 9th annual Flag Field for Heroes will be on display at the Nathan Hale Homestead July 5-25, 2026. Presented in partnership with the Coventry Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Coventry American Legion.
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.
This family-friendly event invites history enthusiasts across generations to bring a blanket and your “listening ears” to the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden 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.
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.
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.
This family-friendly event invites history enthusiasts across generations to bring a blanket and your “listening ears” to the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden 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.
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.
This family-friendly event invites history enthusiasts across generations to bring a blanket and your “listening ears” to the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden 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.
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.
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.
This family-friendly event invites history enthusiasts across generations to bring a blanket and your “listening ears” to the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden 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.
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. Quinnetukut: Our Homeland, Our History, with a guest speaker from the Institute for American Indian Studies in Washington, CT
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.
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.