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Historic Hartford Walking Tour: Hartford Women

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

Join us on this new walk for 2025, as we cover what may seem like familiar geographic ground of Main Street, only with new stories to tell as we celebrate the lives of Hartford Women. Learn about Hannah Bunce Watson, Caroline Hewins, Elizabeth Colt, Beatrice Fox Auerbach, Ann Uccello & Carrie Saxon Perry, Ella Grasso, Katharine Houghton Hepburn, Mary Townsend Seymour and CT Suffragists, the Beecher sisters, and more.  

$10 – $15

Mother’s Day Tea with Chef Renee

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

Welcome spring with the return of Phelps-Hatheway’s Mother’s Day Tea in the historic Pine Room!

Chef Renee Scharoff from Blonde on the Run Catering has prepared delectable savories and sweets to mark the occasion–accompanied by steaming pots of tea. After the celebration, join interpreters in the museum to hear of the women who called this place home and who continue to dedicate their lives to preserving this Suffield landmark.   

$45 – $50

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. Each spring, the stunning variety of lilacs curated by Caroline Woolsey Ferriday and her mother scent the gardens and show off their fleeting blossoms in shades of purples, pinks, and even whites. Walk the grounds and garden with our guide to learn about the long history of the lilacs on the property and how we care for them.

$10 – $15

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. 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.

$10 – $15
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A New Page with Martha Hall Kelly: The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club

Winvian Farm 155 Alain White Road, Morris, CT, United States

The serene grounds of Winvian Farm in Morris will set the scene as best-selling author Martha Hall Kelly discusses her newest unreleased novel, The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club. Attendees to this intimate event will enjoy a talk and Q&A from the author herself over delicious light refreshments and tea service. Tours of Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden available as add-on.

$130 – $200

Hartford Art & Monuments Walk

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

Public art and monuments create a shared understanding of the events, people, and ideas that a city values. Set out from the Butler-McCook House to explore the artistic treasures and monuments of Hartford along Main Street, in Bushnell Park, and at the State Capitol Building.

$10 – $15

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. Each spring, the stunning variety of lilacs curated by Caroline Woolsey Ferriday and her mother scent the gardens and show off their fleeting blossoms in shades of purples, pinks, and even whites. Walk the grounds and garden with our guide to learn about the long history of the lilacs on the property and how we care for them.

$10 – $15

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. 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.

$10 – $15

Garden Talks: Roses

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

In 1915, Eliza Ferriday established a formal parterre garden on the Bellamy-Ferriday House’s west side. Over a 70-year period, Eliza and her daughter, Caroline Ferriday, created a garden showcasing their love of roses, lilacs and peonies.  Join former Bellamy-Ferriday Horticulturist George McLeary for a discussion of the history of our roses, their types, and how we care for them. 

$15 – $20

Garden Talks: Invasives

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

For over 100 years, the Bellamy-Ferriday Garden and its diverse collection of flowers have been maintained, first by the Ferriday’s, and now by staff, to ensure the preservation of the Ferriday’s legacy and the ecological health of the region. Join Todd Mervosh, noted expert on invasive plants in our region, for a discussion of how to identify, remove, and prevent invasive plant species in your garden.

$15 – $20

Historic Hartford Walking Tour: Charter Oak & Coltsville

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

$10 – $15

Historic Hartford Walking Tour: Hartford Women

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

Join us on this new walk for 2025, as we cover what may seem like familiar geographic ground of Main Street, only with new stories to tell as we celebrate the lives of Hartford Women. Learn about Hannah Bunce Watson, Caroline Hewins, Elizabeth Colt, Beatrice Fox Auerbach, Ann Uccello & Carrie Saxon Perry, Ella Grasso, Katharine Houghton Hepburn, Mary Townsend Seymour and CT Suffragists, the Beecher sisters, and more.  

$10 – $15
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