In 1788, Oliver Phelps and Nathaniel Gorham tried to purchase 6 million acres of land from the Seneca Nation. Michael Galban and staff from the Seneca Arts and Culture Center will discuss the past and present of the Hodinöhsö:ni’ Confederacy.
Walk through the 1st floor of the Palmer-Warner House to learn about the research and collections work being done within the house. Visitors are also welcome to explore the historic grounds, or just enjoy the view from the back porch. Visit the Barn and speak with a member of the Nation Parks Service Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program to learn more about the Lower Connecticut River Heritage Loop Project as part of the East Haddam Connectivity Corridor.
Visit the Amasa Day House to explore the 1st floor and admire the furnishings, original 19th-century floor, and stair stenciling. Connecticut Landmarks staff will be stationed on the 1st floor to chat.
What could be better than an afternoon in the garden? After a successful debut in 2021, the Phelps-Hatheway House and Garden will once again offer a concert series in its 1867 barn. New this year are esteemed artists from Connecticut and Massachusetts.
After the Revolutionary War, Oliver Phelps attempted to settle over one million acres of land in the Finger Lakes region of New York State. Learn about the Connecticut Western Reserve and the original peoples that once inhabited this area. Hear beloved stories of the Iroquois people and how they preserved the harvest. Create your own nature story illustrated with leaf rubbings to delight your family and friends!
Explore the historic grounds of the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, the Bellamy-Ferriday Preserve, and the Old Bethlem Burial Grounds and learn the history of these places that once made up a working farm on our Fall Foliage Walk!
Jess Bolduc, costumer of Escapism Productions, will guide participants through the many layers of garments and undergarments worn by Victorian women. Learn about costuming and see the meticulously detailed work that goes into the creation of costumes for the Escapism productions, including the upcoming production of Woman in Blue at the Isham-Terry House.
Get into the “spirit” of the season with Things that Go Bump in the Night at the Nathan Hale Homestead! Shiver and shudder through a special candlelight tour that will take you around the property – from the School House, past the corn field, and hear the traditional, long-standing Homestead ghost stories. The moonlit tour will feature the Hale Staff’s spooky encounters, as featured on the Syfy channel’s Ghost Hunters.
WOMAN IN BLUE takes place in the 19th-century as you join the fictional guests of the Griswold-Bennett engagement party. Escapism Productions returned to the Isham-Terry House, in partnership with Connecticut Landmarks, to create an original historical drama set in 19th century, and greatly influenced by the popular media of the era. Come and explore the House and the story in this unique production. We are waiting for you to escape with us.
WOMAN IN BLUE takes place in the 19th-century as you join the fictional guests of the Griswold-Bennett engagement party. Escapism Productions returned to the Isham-Terry House, in partnership with Connecticut Landmarks, to create an original historical drama set in 19th century, and greatly influenced by the popular media of the era. Come and explore the House and the story in this unique production. We are waiting for you to escape with us.
WOMAN IN BLUE takes place in the 19th-century as you join the fictional guests of the Griswold-Bennett engagement party. Escapism Productions returned to the Isham-Terry House, in partnership with Connecticut Landmarks, to create an original historical drama set in 19th century, and greatly influenced by the popular media of the era. Come and explore the House and the story in this unique production. We are waiting for you to escape with us.
WOMAN IN BLUE takes place in the 19th-century as you join the fictional guests of the Griswold-Bennett engagement party. Escapism Productions returned to the Isham-Terry House, in partnership with Connecticut Landmarks, to create an original historical drama set in 19th century, and greatly influenced by the popular media of the era. Come and explore the House and the story in this unique production. We are waiting for you to escape with us.
WOMAN IN BLUE takes place in the 19th-century as you join the fictional guests of the Griswold-Bennett engagement party. Escapism Productions returned to the Isham-Terry House, in partnership with Connecticut Landmarks, to create an original historical drama set in 19th century, and greatly influenced by the popular media of the era. Come and explore the House and the story in this unique production. We are waiting for you to escape with us.
WOMAN IN BLUE takes place in the 19th-century as you join the fictional guests of the Griswold-Bennett engagement party. Escapism Productions returned to the Isham-Terry House, in partnership with Connecticut Landmarks, to create an original historical drama set in 19th century, and greatly influenced by the popular media of the era. Come and explore the House and the story in this unique production. We are waiting for you to escape with us.
Get into the spirit of the season & meet the ghosts of New Londoners who have ghoulish stories to tell – hear their tales & talk with them if you dare! Experience the city's oldest house at twilight & make s’mores over an open fire.
WOMAN IN BLUE takes place in the 19th-century as you join the fictional guests of the Griswold-Bennett engagement party. Escapism Productions returned to the Isham-Terry House, in partnership with Connecticut Landmarks, to create an original historical drama set in 19th century, and greatly influenced by the popular media of the era. Come and explore the House and the story in this unique production. We are waiting for you to escape with us.
WOMAN IN BLUE takes place in the 19th-century as you join the fictional guests of the Griswold-Bennett engagement party. Escapism Productions returned to the Isham-Terry House, in partnership with Connecticut Landmarks, to create an original historical drama set in 19th century, and greatly influenced by the popular media of the era. Come and explore the House and the story in this unique production. We are waiting for you to escape with us.
Create your own holiday gift basket with Jennifer Misseri of Connecticut Valley Baskets, who will teach participants traditional basket-making techniques through instruction and hands on experience.