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  • A New Page with Martha Hall Kelly: The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club

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    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 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. Tour of the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden available as add-on.

    $130 – $200

  • SOLD OUT! An Evening with Eastern CT Paranormal Society

    Nathan Hale Homestead 2299 South St, Coventry, CT, United States

    Paranormal Investigation group Eastern Connecticut Paranormal investigated the Nathan Hale Homestead Museum in hopes to connect with residents from long ago. Tonight, join us as they share stories about their investigations throughout Northeastern Connecticut. 

    $10 – $20

  • Upon a Midnight Dreary: A Dramatic Reading of the Works of Edgar Allan Poe

    Isham-Terry House 211 High Street, Hartford, CT, United States

    Upon a Midnight Dreary invites the audience to explore the haunting world of Edgar Allan Poe. As you move through the space within the Isham-Terry House, you will encounter live performances of Poe’s most iconic works, each brought to life by a different actor in a unique room. From "The Raven" to "The Tell-Tale Heart," each piece is presented as a dramatic monologue, blending poetry and prose with atmospheric staging.

    $28.52 – $55.20

  • Following Death: Cemetery Walk & Talk

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

    New Englanders have always shown particular care for their dearly departed. Explore the burial customs, traditions, and superstitions around death in the region from colonial times through the 19th century with Dean Massey, an urban planning researcher at a university in Boston. Following Massey's talk, a short walk to the Warner Cemetery will offer participants the opportunity to closely examine epitaphs and iconography up close, as well as engage in a thoughtful discussion about the rich diversity of New England’s remembrance practices.

    $5 – $10

  • SOLD OUT! Tools of the Trade: Paranormal Edition

    Nathan Hale Homestead 2299 South St, Coventry, CT, United States

    Ever wonder what tools are necessary for ghost hunting? Join staff for a 30-minute demonstration about the tools and activities paranormal investigators use to detect or debunk the spirit world. Afterwards, test your knowledge by breaking into two groups to explore the Homestead and try your hands at paranormal investigating. 

    $25 – $30

  • A Mid-Century Holiday with the Ishams

    Isham-Terry House 211 High Street, Hartford, CT, United States

    This holiday season, we will celebrate with Julia and Charlotte Isham in the 1950s and 60s as the Isham-Terry House is transformed into a mid-century delight! Enjoy colored trees, tons of tinsel, and starbursts galore during special tours of the house. Tours will be available on the hour, with the last tour at 3 pm. 

    Free – $16

  • Walking Tour: Hartford Art & Artists

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

    May 4th marks the 200th birthday of Frederic Edwin Church. Not only was Hartford the birthplace of this renown Hudson River School painter, but the city was also integral to the birth of American art thanks to Daniel Wadsworth and his patronage. On this walk, we'll discuss Church and other Hartford-connected artists, such as Cole, Bierstadt, Wheeler, Tryon and more. Following the walk, the 2 pm tour of the Butler-McCook House will focus on the Butler and McCook families as art lovers. 

    $15 – $20

  • Walking Tour: Old South Cemetery and the Camp Field

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

    New for 2026! Explore Hartford's Revolutionary past in this walk and talk in the south end with Connecticut Landmarks' Jana Colacino and Ruth Shapleigh Brown of the Connecticut Gravestone Network. 

    $15 – $20

  • [Sold Out] Lilac Walk

    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.

    $15 – $20

  • [Sold Out] Mother’s Day Tea with Chef Renee

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

    Honor those special maternal figures in your life with a celebration like no other at Phelps-Hatheway's Mother’s Day Tea! Sample exquisite bites created especially for Phelps-Hatheway by Chef Reneé of Blonde on the Run Catering, accompanied by steaming pots of Harney and Sons tea. Tea service will begin with a brief explanation of our favorite beverage’s role in both world and domestic history and will end with a glimpse into the lives of the women who called the property home since 1761. 

    $55 – $65

  • [Sold Out] Lilac Walk

    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.

    $15 – $20

  • Walking Tour: Beyond Main Street, Hartford

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

    Expand your knowledge of Hartford’s architectural treasures by venturing east and west of Main Street. Understand the historical and cultural significance of buildings along South Prospect Street, from the 1788 Amos Bull House to the BPO Elks Lodge, to the Hartford Times Building. To the west, explore more of the city’s South Downtown neighborhood on Elm and Gold Streets.

    $15 – $20

  • CT Trails Day: Stories of Freedom – Suffield’s Black History

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

    In collaboration with the Suffield Historical Society and Kent Memorial Library, join staff to learn the stories of individuals who resided on Suffield’s North and South Main Streets yet have long been erased from memory. A reception will follow in the Visitor Center.

    Free

  • CT Trails Day: Historic Main Street, Hartford

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

    Updated for 2026! 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 exploring this city's colonial roots and more! This walk includes some of the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route. This program is offered FREE as part of Connecticut Trails Day.

    Free

  • 250 Years of Celebrations | Toasting Independence: Drinking History

    Nathan Hale Homestead 2299 South St, Coventry, CT, United States

    Sample festive beverages that the founders would recognize — from rum punch to syllabub — as we learn about beverages of the Colonial Era. 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.

    $25 – $30