Connecticut Landmarks

Drum Circle at the Homestead
2026-08-20 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

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Coventry Farmers Market
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, 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 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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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.
Not yet a Connecticut Landmarks Member? Join today to access all the benefits of membership!
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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 | 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.
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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.
