Connecticut Landmarks

Isham-Terry Open Tour Sunday
2024-06-16 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-19 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Isham-Terry House, 211 High Street, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
The Isham-Terry House is a time capsule of genteel life in turn-of-the-century Hartford. In 1896, Dr. Oliver Isham purchased the 1854 Italianate house for his medical practice and as a home for himself, his parents and his three sisters. His sisters, Julia and Charlotte, lived in the house until their deaths in the 1970s as urban renewal claimed many of the houses in the once-grand neighborhood. Explore 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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Advance registration for tours appreciated, but walk-ups welcome as space permits!
CTL Members, please sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.
Can’t make it on an Open Sunday? Tours are also available by advance reservation! If you have any questions, please email isham.terry@ctlandmarks.org.

Coventry Farmers Market
2024-06-16 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-06-09 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-06-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Nathan Hale Homestead, 2299 South St, Coventry, CT, 06238, United States
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. 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.
CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.

Palmer-Warner Pride Month Open Tour Day
2024-06-15 12:00 - 16:00, 2024-06-08 12:00 - 16:00, 2024-06-01 12:00 - 16:00 | Palmer-Warner House, 307 Town Street, East Haddam, CT, 06423, United States
The 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. Join us on Saturday, June 29, for our culminating celebration in partnership with the East Haddam Historical Society.
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Explore the contemporary lives of preservation architect Frederic Palmer and his partner Howard Metzger. Together, they created a safe space for friends and family to gather and experience life unrestrained by societal norms within the beautifully constructed landscape they designed and personally maintained.
The 1738 residence was built by John and Mehitable (Chapman Richardson) Warner. Later generations of the Warner family would become blacksmiths, and many of their pieces were collected by Frederic Palmer and can be seen throughout the house today.
A visit to the site includes a behind-the-scenes tour in which guests can learn about the collection of personal diaries and photos used to reconstruct the lives of Frederic and Howard, providing an opportunity for guests to discuss society’s impact on the thoughts and actions of the house’s former residents.

Advance reservations for tours appreciated, but walk-ups welcome as space permits! Tours leave on the hour; last tour departs at 3:00 pm.
Purchasing an Adult or Child ticket secures your spot on a timed tour of the Palmer-Warner House, and provides access to the scenic grounds and the exhibit in the barn. Walk-up tours will be accommodated as space permits. A Grounds Only ticket provides access to the grounds and barn.
If you have any questions or would like to schedule a tour outside of these hours and dates, please contact Site Administrator Lynette Fisher at palmer.warner@ctlandmarks.org.
CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.

Sunset Sounds Concert Series | Jen Allen “Heart Alchemy”
2024-06-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Butler-McCook House & Garden, 396 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Bring a lawn chair and a picnic dinner while you enjoy music and an artist’s exhibition 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 House will also celebrate a featured artist’s exhibition in our community room.
Featured Artists: Jen Allen “Heart Alchemy”, featuring Jen Allen (keys), Jonathan Barber (drums), Leala Cyr (trumpet, vocals), Matt Dwonszyk (bass), Dan Liparini (guitar)
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Photo by Lindsey Victoria Photography. Sponsored by: the Richard P. Garmany Fund at Hartford Foundation for Public Giving; the Greater Hartford Arts Council’s United Arts Campaign with major support from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving; and the Evelyn W. Preston Memorial Trust Fund, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee.
Registration appreciated, but walk-ups always welcome! See the other programs in our Sunset Sounds Concert Series!
This program takes place outdoors. In case of postponement or cancelation 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 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!

Phelps-Hatheway Open Tour Sunday
2024-06-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Phelps-Hatheway House, 55 S Main St, Suffield, CT, 06078, United States
Step 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. Winning submissions from the 2023-2024 Trees for Suffield Photo Contest will be on display in the Visitor’s Center.
For this special Open Tour Sunday, Joseph McGill, founder of The Slave Dwelling Project and a history consultant for Magnolia Plantation in Charleston, SC, will sign copies of his most recent book, Sleeping with the Ancestors, from 1 pm-2 pm. His book will be available for purchase in the museum gift shop in the Visitor’s Center. Learn more about Joseph McGill here.
Suffield native Shem Burbank built a center chimney structure in 1761 where he and his wife Anna Fitch Burbank raised nine children. Although well-appointed for the mid 18th century, the Burbank house reflected conservative trends in design popular for the period. Financial hardship forced Burbank to sell his house to Oliver Phelps in 1788. The youngest of 17 children from neighboring Windsor, CT, Oliver Phelps was apprenticed to a Suffield merchant at an early age. During the Revolution, he skillfully served as Deputy Commissary under George Washington. A budding land speculator after the War, Phelps commissioned the addition of a substantial wing decorated with imported Parisian wallpaper in 1794. From the stylish new rooms, Phelps peddled a vision of American expansion to New Englanders looking for a new life in the west. Phelps’ attempts to sell significant swaths of Seneca Nation land as part of Connecticut’s Western Reserve proved unsuccessful; within a decade, his fortunes had collapsed. 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.
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Advance registration for tours appreciated, but walk-ups welcome as space permits! House tours leave on the hour; last tour departs at 3 pm.
CTL Members, please sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.
If you have any questions, please email phelps.hatheway@ctlandmarks.org or call 860-668-0055.

Juneteenth Festival | Sunday Services
2024-06-09 11:30 - 15:00 | Hempsted Houses, 11 Hempstead Street, New London, CT, 06320, United States
Pastor 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.

Registration not required.
This program is part of the Hempsted Houses’ Juneteenth Festival. See the full list of events here.
Supported in part by: The Frank Loomis Palmer Fund, the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, the Chelsea Groton Foundation, Inc, and Connecticut Explored, Inc.
In partnership with: New London NAACP, OIC, and the New London County Historical Society
This program takes place outdoors. If you have any questions, contact Site Administrator Lynette Fisher at hempsted@ctlandmarks.org.
CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.

International Knit-in-Public Day
2024-06-08 12:00 - 16:00 | Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, 9 Main St N, Bethlehem, CT, 06751, United States
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.
House tours available for regular admission. Book your tour today!

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 our ticketing site to access your benefits.

Juneteenth Festival | Community Celebration
2024-06-08 10:45 - 16:00 | Hempsted Houses, 11 Hempstead Street, New London, CT, 06320, United States
Celebrate Juneteenth with music and dance performances, living history presentations, and children’s activities and crafts. Connecticut Landmarks and partners will highlight the African American history of the Hempsted Houses and the surrounding neighborhood with the City of New London.
Schedule of the day’s activities:
10:45 am – Drumming led by Kenny “Doc” Frazier
11:15 am – Presentation of Colors – NLHS ROTC
11:30 am – Welcome – Curtis Goodwin
12:00 noon – NLHS Voices United
12:30 pm – Keynote Speaker – Lonnie Braxton
1:30 pm – Joan Jackson – Tammy Denease
2:00 pm – Book Reading – Carrie McWilliams
3:00 pm – Poetry Reading – Arnell Peck
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Registration appreciated, but walk-ups always welcome!
This program is part of the Hempsted Houses’ Juneteenth Festival. See the full list of events here.
Supported in part by: The Frank Loomis Palmer Fund, the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, the Chelsea Groton Foundation, Inc, and Connecticut Explored, Inc.
In partnership with: New London NAACP, OIC, and the New London County Historical Society
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, contact Site Administrator Lynette Fisher at hempsted@ctlandmarks.org.
CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.

Sold Out! Juneteenth Festival | Sleepover at the New London County Historical Society Shaw Mansion
2024-06-07 19:30 - 2024-06-08 07:30 | Shaw Mansion, 11 Blinman Street, New London, 06320, United States
UPDATE: Thank you for your interest in attending the Shaw Mansion Sleepover from June 7-June 8, 2024. Registration is now closed as we have reached capacity for this event. Those who filled out the event inquiry form will be contacted via the email address provided. Please visit slavedwellingproject.org to learn more about Joseph McGill’s work and discover other Slave Dwelling Project events.
Visitors will have the opportunity to meet Joseph McGill on Sunday, June 9 at the Phelps-Hatheway House in Suffield, where he will be signing copies of his most recent book, Sleeping with the Ancestors. The book will be available for purchase in the gift shop. Learn more about that event here.
Join Joseph McGill of the Slave Dwelling Project as well as staff from the Hempsted Houses and the Shaw Mansion as we continue the conversation around the truthful narrative of American history and the legacies of slavery.
The Shaw Mansion was built in 1756 for captain Nathaniel Shaw and was home to ten enslaved people. On his deathbed, Nathaniel Shaw Jr. emancipated all ten enslaved people in 1781. During the conversation, participants will learn about the lives of Caesar Shaw, Celia Shaw, James Tilley, and Prince who were four of the ten enslaved people on the property.

This program is part of the Hempsted Houses’ Juneteenth Festival. See the full list of events here.
Supported in part by: The Frank Loomis Palmer Fund, the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, the Chelsea Groton Foundation, Inc, and Connecticut Explored, Inc.
In partnership with: New London NAACP, OIC, and the New London County Historical Society
If you have any questions, contact Site Administrator Lynette Fisher at hempsted@ctlandmarks.org.
Photo credits: Shaw Mansion – New London County Historical Society (nlchs.org)
CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.

Juneteenth Festival | Campfire Conversation
2024-06-07 17:30 - 19:00 | Hempsted Houses, 11 Hempstead Street, New London, CT, 06320, United States
Gather around the campfire for a community conversation on the grounds of the Hempsted Houses to commemorate historic and present-day struggles toward freedom and hear more about the work of Joseph McGill of the Slave Dwelling Project and Tammy Denease of Hidden Women Productions.
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Registration appreciated, but walk-ups always welcome!
This program is part of the Hempsted Houses’ Juneteenth Festival. See the full list of events here.
Supported in part by: The Frank Loomis Palmer Fund, the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, the Chelsea Groton Foundation, Inc, and Connecticut Explored, Inc.
In partnership with: New London NAACP, OIC, and the New London County Historical Society
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, contact Site Administrator Lynette Fisher at hempsted@ctlandmarks.org.
CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.

Juneteenth Festival | Virtual Presentation
2024-06-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Program
Join Living Historians Joseph McGill of the Slave Dwelling Project and Tammy Denease of Hidden Women Productions as they commemorate Juneteenth in this special virtual presentation. Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the United States, announced in 1865 by Union Soldiers in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and the enslaved were now free.
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Registration appreciated, but not required! This event will be held over Zoom. Registrants will receive a link via email to view the program the day of the event. A link to join the Zoom meeting will also be available here the day of the program.
This program is part of the Hempsted Houses’ Juneteenth Festival. See the full list of events here.
Supported in part by: The Frank Loomis Palmer Fund, the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, the Chelsea Groton Foundation, Inc, and Connecticut Explored, Inc.
In partnership with: New London NAACP, OIC, and the New London County Historical Society
In case of cancellation, registrants will be notified at the email address on file. If you have any questions, contact Site Administrator Lynette Fisher at hempsted@ctlandmarks.org.
CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.

Discovering Historic Main Street Hartford | CT Trails Weekend
2024-06-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Butler-McCook House & Garden, 396 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Join an easy 1.5-mile walking tour on the sidewalks of Hartford’s historic Main Street from the Butler-McCook House & Garden to the G. Fox Building to learn how the city has evolved through its significant structures: City Hall, the Wadsworth Atheneum, the Travelers Tower, the Old State House, Center Church and the Ancient Burying Ground.
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Part of the Connecticut Forest & Park Association’s CT Trails Day. Connecticut Landmarks joins outdoors enthusiasts across the state and country to mark Trails Day the first weekend in June each year.
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 cancelation 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 site to access your benefits.

Butler-McCook Open Tour Saturday
2024-06-01 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Butler-McCook House & Garden, 396 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Visit the Butler-McCook House & Garden, the only 18th-century home remaining on Hartford’s Main Street, for a guided tour to learn about the McCook family, who loved music, art, and travel through explorations of the museum’s collections which include paintings, Japanese samurai armor, furniture, and toys.
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Advance registration for tours appreciated, but walk-ups welcome as space permits! House tours leave on the hour; last tour departs at 3 pm.
CTL Members, please sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.
Can’t make it on an Open Saturday? Tours are also available by reservation! If you have any questions, please email butler.mccook@ctlandmarks.org.

Lilac Walks
2024-05-24 11:30 - 15:30, 2024-05-23 11:30 - 15:30, 2024-05-17 11:30 - 15:30 | Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, 9 Main St N, Bethlehem, CT, 06751, United States
When you think of the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, you think of lilacs. Each spring, the stunning variety of lilacs curated by Caroline Ferriday and her mother scent the gardens and show off their fleeting blossoms in shades of purples, pinks, and even whites. Tour the gardens to learn about the long history of the lilacs on the property and how we care for them.
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Register for 2:30 pm

Lilac tours take place on select days at 11:30 am & 2:30 pm and require tickets. See the full line-up here. This tour does not include a house tour; tickets for house tours may be purchased separately.
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 Peg Shimer at bellamy.ferriday@ctlandmarks.org or call (203) 266-7596.
CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.

Woodworkers Workshop
2024-05-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Palmer-Warner House, 307 Town Street, East Haddam, CT, 06423, United States
Historical furniture maker John Baron leads a hands-on woodworking class making a “Chippendale” form table in the Palmer-Warner barn. This project will introduce participants to mortice and tenon joinery and nail construction while building a finished project to take home. No experience required and all materials included.
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There will be a short break in the middle of the program; feel free to bring a snack or bag lunch to enjoy on the Palmer-Warner grounds!
If you have any questions, please contact Site Administrator Lynette Fisher at palmer.warner@ctlandmarks.org.
CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.

Hartford's Bridges & Walkways Walking Tour
2024-05-18 10:00 - 12:30 | Butler-McCook House & Garden, 396 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Located at the juncture of the Little River and the Connecticut River, Hartford’s downtown includes numerous historic bridges and walkways. Explore the unique histories of these landmarks and engineering marvels, including the Little River Bridge, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch, the Bulkeley Bridge, and the G. Fox walkway, among others.
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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 site to access your benefits.

Suffield Garden Club’s 46th Annual May Market
2024-05-18 09:00 - 14:00 | Phelps-Hatheway House, 55 S Main St, Suffield, CT, 06078, United States
Hello spring! A variety of vendors offer potted plants, trees, and shrubs, as well as practical tools and garden supplies at the May Market. The ever-popular Collectibles and Member Plant booths have something for everyone! Geraniums grown by the Suffield AgriScience Program sell out quickly, so be sure to purchase these colorful additions to your porch boxes as soon as you arrive. The Market is held rain or shine!
Visiting the market, garden, or visitor’s center is free. Special garden-themed tours of the Phelps-Hatheway House will depart on the hour from 10 am – 2 pm with regular admission; book a tour today!

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

Lilac Walks
2024-05-16 14:30 - 15:30 | Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, 9 Main St N, Bethlehem, CT, 06751, United States
When you think of the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, you think of lilacs. Each spring, the stunning variety of lilacs curated by Caroline Ferriday and her mother scent the gardens and show off their fleeting blossoms in shades of purples, pinks, and even whites. Tour the gardens to learn about the long history of the lilacs on the property and how we care for them.
Register for 2:30 pm

Lilac tours take place on select days at 11:30 am & 2:30 pm and require tickets. See the full line-up here. This tour does not include a house tour; tickets for house tours may be purchased separately.
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 Peg Shimer at bellamy.ferriday@ctlandmarks.org or call (203) 266-7596.
CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.

Members Only: Lilac Walks
2024-05-16 11:30 - 12:30 | Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, 9 Main St N, Bethlehem, CT, 06751, United States
When you think of the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, you think of lilacs. Each spring, the stunning variety of lilacs curated by Caroline Ferriday and her mother scent the gardens and show off their fleeting blossoms in shades of purples, pinks, and even whites. Tour the gardens to learn about the long history of the lilacs on the property and how we care for them.
Register for 11:30 am
Not yet a CTL Member? Purchase your membership today to access the 11:30 am Lilac Walk, or select our general audience 2:30 pm Lilac Walk below.
Register for 2:30 pm

Lilac tours take place on select days at 11:30 am & 2:30 pm and require tickets. See the full line-up here. This tour does not include a house tour; tickets for house tours may be purchased separately.
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 Peg Shimer at bellamy.ferriday@ctlandmarks.org or call (203) 266-7596.
CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.

Witness Stone Dedication Ceremony
2024-05-10 09:30 - 11:00 | Hempsted Houses, 11 Hempstead Street, New London, CT, 06320, United States
Join us at the Hempsted Houses as we dedicate a Witness Stone in memory of Adam Jackson, who was enslaved on the property for more than three decades. Students from The Williams School share their journey learning about the lives of Adam and his family. The installation will take place on the grounds, accompanied by remarks from members of the community and student project presentations.
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Registration available, but walk-ups welcome!
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, contact Site Administrator Lynette Fisher at hempsted@ctlandmarks.org.
CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.

Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden Opening Day
2024-05-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Phelps-Hatheway House, 55 S Main St, Suffield, CT, 06078, United States
Welcome to the Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden’s 52nd season! View the exhibit of Trees for Suffield photographs in the Visitor’s Center. Step 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. A stroll through the Hatheway garden is a must, as the lilacs reach their peak bloom in May.
Registration not required to view the exhibit in the Visitor Center. Regular admission fees apply for guided tours of the museum interiors at 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, and 3:00 pm. Purchase tickets for house tours here.

If you have any questions, please email phelps.hatheway@ctlandmarks.org or call 860-668-0055.
CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.

Trees for Suffield Exhibition Opening
2024-05-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Phelps-Hatheway House, 55 S Main St, Suffield, CT, 06078, United States
The Suffield Tree Committee, the Town of Suffield, and the Suffield Garden Club worked together to establish the Trees for Suffield Initiative to provide residents a tree canopy for generations to come. Following the opening reception to celebrate this vital initiative for Suffield’s present and future, winning submissions from the 2023-2024 Trees for Suffield Photo Contest will be on display from May 4–October 13, 2024.
The opening reception is for CTL Members and invited guests only. Not yet a member? Join today. Members, please sign in to our ticketing system to reserve your tickets.
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If you have any questions, please email phelps.hatheway@ctlandmarks.org or call 860-668-0055.
Photo: “Blazing Trees” Sunrise Park by Madisyn Beyers
