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LGBTQ History and the Cold War U.S. Military

Palmer-Warner House 307 Town Street, East Haddam, CT, United States

Join Professor Natalie Shibley for a lecture as she offers an overview of military policy towards LGBTQ service members in the Cold War era and traces the history of challenges to the ban on LGBTQ personnel. The talk will consider how suspects and accusers experienced these events and tell this history by focusing on a Florida Air Force Base in 1948, a 1975 lawsuit challenging the expulsion of gay personnel, and the 1987 expulsion of a Naval Academy midshipman before discussing the “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” policy and its subsequent repeal. 

$25 – $35

[Sold Out!] Lilac Walks

Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden 9 Main St N, Bethlehem, CT, United States

When you think of the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden you think of lilacs. Our gardens are famous for these fleeting spring blossoms. Each spring, the stunning variety of lilacs planted by Caroline Ferriday and her mother scent the gardens and show off their signature shades of purples, pinks, and even whites. Our tour will take you through the gardens and show you the numerous varieties of lilacs, how we care for them, and tips on how to care for your own lilacs.

$10 – $12

[Sold Out!] Lilac Walks

Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden 9 Main St N, Bethlehem, CT, United States

When you think of the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden you think of lilacs. Our gardens are famous for these fleeting spring blossoms. Each spring, the stunning variety of lilacs planted by Caroline Ferriday and her mother scent the gardens and show off their signature shades of purples, pinks, and even whites. Our tour will take you through the gardens and show you the numerous varieties of lilacs, how we care for them, and tips on how to care for your own lilacs.

$10 – $12

[Sold Out!] Lilac Walks

Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden 9 Main St N, Bethlehem, CT, United States

When you think of the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden you think of lilacs. Our gardens are famous for these fleeting spring blossoms. Each spring, the stunning variety of lilacs planted by Caroline Ferriday and her mother scent the gardens and show off their signature shades of purples, pinks, and even whites. Our tour will take you through the gardens and show you the numerous varieties of lilacs, how we care for them, and tips on how to care for your own lilacs.

$10 – $12

Suffield Garden Club’s 45th Annual May Market

Phelps-Hatheway House 55 S Main St, Suffield, CT, United States

Hello, Spring! Phelps-Hatheway House and Garden is pleased to host Suffield Garden Club’s 45th Annual May Market. The 1867 Hatheway Barn and adjacent lawn will be filled with friendly and knowledgeable vendors and town committees offering exquisite wares and gardening tips for everyone!

Beyond Main Street Walking Tour

Butler-McCook House & Garden 396 Main Street, Hartford, CT, United States

Expand your knowledge of Hartford’s architectural treasures beyond Main Street, as we venture to the east of Main Street to appreciate the history along South Prospect beginning with the 1788 Amos Bull House, the Hartford Times Building, BPO Elks, and the Hartford Club, as well as to the west of Main Street, including Gold and Elm Streets. 

$5

Witness Stone Dedication Ceremony

Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden 9 Main St N, Bethlehem, CT, United States

Join us as we place and dedicate a Wintess Stone to commemorate the enslaved people who lived on our property. We welcome the students of The Woodhall School to share their experiences, along with our community partners and staff, as we uncovered this hidden story with The Witness Stones Project.

Discovering Historic Main Street Hartford | CT Trails Weekend

Butler-McCook House & Garden 396 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 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. 

Free
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[Sold Out!] An Afternoon with Martha Hall Kelly

Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden 9 Main St N, Bethlehem, CT, United States

Spend a Sunday afternoon with New York Times best-selling author Martha Hall Kelly as she shares tales from her latest novel, The Golden Doves. Hear a book talk from the author of Lilac Girls, Lost Roses, and Sunflower Sisters and take a special timed tour of the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, the property that inspired Martha Hall Kelly back in 2006.

$20 – $45

Hempstead Historic District | CT Trails Weekend

Hempsted Houses 11 Hempstead Street, New London, CT, United States

Join us for a walking tour of the Hempstead Historic District, one of New London’s first African-American neighborhoods. Hear the stories of the people who lived in this neighborhood and explore how this diverse area evolved. The neighborhood grew up around the Joshua Hempsted House, built in 1678. Residents have included slaveholders, civic leaders, abolitionists, a Revolutionary War hero, and at least two enslaved people. Advance registration required. 

Free

Sunset Sounds Concert Series | Kris Allen Quintet

Butler-McCook House & Garden 396 Main Street, Hartford, CT, United States

Bring 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.  

Free

Preservation Provocation: Linseed Paint Workshop

Phelps-Hatheway House 55 S Main St, Suffield, CT, United States

Asher Benjamin (1773-1845) was one of the most influential of the first generation of American architects. Join Connecticut Landmarks at Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden in Suffield to celebrate his work and legacy.

$45

Juneteenth Festival | Campfire Discussion

Hempsted Houses 11 Hempstead Street, New London, CT, 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. 

Juneteenth Festival | Community Celebration

Hempsted Houses 11 Hempstead Street, New London, CT, 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. 

Coventry Farmers Market

Nathan Hale Homestead 2299 South St, Coventry, CT, 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.

Admission to the Nathan Hale Homestead is by regular admission and is not included in the Farmers’ Market program.

Free
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