International Knit-in-Public Day
Bring your project, a comfy folding chair or blanket, and enjoy the grounds of the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden! Grounds fees will be waived for those who have knitting projects with them.
Free
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Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden 9 Main St N, Bethlehem, CT, United States
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Coventry Farmers Market
Nathan Hale Homestead 2299 South St, Coventry, CT, United StatesThe 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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Juneteenth Festival | Sunday Services
Hempsted Houses 11 Hempstead Street, New London, CT, United StatesPastor Michael Cagle leads participants in community for a spiritual and lively non-denominational church service followed by performances by The Jim Hunter Jazz Group and the New London Public Schools Bands.
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Phelps-Hatheway Open Tour Sunday
Phelps-Hatheway House 55 S Main St, Suffield, CT, United StatesStep inside the museum to be transported to the 18th and 19th centuries and learn about the lives of those who built, lived in, and preserved the house. Understand the role of Connecticut in the American Revolution, examine colonial era trade and commercial exchange, consider land and real estate speculation and Indigenous people’s land rights, and observe the ways we display wealth and status in our homes. Winning submissions from the 2023-2024 Trees for Suffield Photo Contest will be on display in the Visitor's Center.
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Sunset Sounds Concert Series | Jen Allen “Heart Alchemy”
Butler-McCook House & Garden 396 Main Street, Hartford, CT, United StatesBring 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.
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Palmer-Warner Pride Month Open Tour Day
Palmer-Warner House 307 Town Street, East Haddam, CT, United StatesThe Palmer-Warner House is open for tours on Saturdays, June 1-22 from 12 noon–4 pm in celebration of Pride Month! Specialty tours of the home will introduce visitors to its residents and explore the themes of Equity, Unity, and Reflection. A Historic Timeline of Connecticut’s LGBTQ Community on loan from the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History will be on view in the barn.
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Coventry Farmers Market
Nathan Hale Homestead 2299 South St, Coventry, CT, United StatesThe 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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Isham-Terry Open Tour Sunday
Isham-Terry House 211 High Street, Hartford, CT, United StatesExplore this beloved family home to learn about the booming industries and culture of Hartford in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, understand medical practice and public health at this time, and learn more about the Isham and Terry families through the items they owned.
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Sold Out! QUIZTORY: Tavern Trivia Night
Nathan Hale Homestead 2299 South St, Coventry, CT, United StatesSo, you think you know trivia? Now you can prove it! Don your thinking caps for tavern-style trivia in the Nathan Hale Homestead barn as we celebrate Flag Day and the start of summer.
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Make Music Day Hartford | Ed Fast & Congabop
Butler-McCook House & Garden 396 Main Street, Hartford, CT, United StatesHartford joins cities worldwide on the longest day of the year to celebrate the annual Make Music Hartford with perennial crowd favorite Ed Fast and Congabop. Music will happen rain or shine in the intimate setting of our community room of Amos Bull House from 7-9 pm, 59 S Prospect in Hartford at the rear of our historic Butler-McCook House & Garden.
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Palmer-Warner Pride Month Open Tour Day
Palmer-Warner House 307 Town Street, East Haddam, CT, United StatesThe Palmer-Warner House is open for tours on Saturdays, June 1-22 from 12 noon–4 pm in celebration of Pride Month! Specialty tours of the home will introduce visitors to its residents and explore the themes of Equity, Unity, and Reflection. A Historic Timeline of Connecticut’s LGBTQ Community on loan from the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History will be on view in the barn.
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Flower Pounding Workshop
Phelps-Hatheway House 55 S Main St, Suffield, CT, United StatesPhelps-Hatheway staff will guide you step-by-step as you create a unique work of art with blooms grown by Suffield’s own Willow View Farm. This workshop is sure to bring a smile to your face as you work those muscles to make a masterpiece!
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Coventry Farmers Market
Nathan Hale Homestead 2299 South St, Coventry, CT, United StatesThe 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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Connecticut Historic Gardens Day
On Historic Gardens Day, sixteen historic gardens around the state welcome you to explore a variety of beautiful garden styles from different periods. Enjoy free admission to visit the gardens of the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, the Butler-McCook House & Garden, and the Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden!
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SOLD OUT! Afternoon Tea with Martha Hall Kelly
FeaturedInspiration is everywhere in the Litchfield hills! Join best-selling author Martha Hall Kelly to discuss her books (Lilac Girls, Lost Roses, Sunflower Sisters, The Golden Doves) and the history that sparked her imagination over afternoon tea at the exquisite Winvian Farm. This intimate event will include a talk and Q&A from the author herself, and light refreshments including assorted tea sandwiches, crudites, fruit, and sweet treats.