Connecticut Landmarks’ Hempsted Houses have partnered with the Homeless Hospitality Center in New London, Fiddleheads Food Co-op, and the Covenant House of New London to help give the gift of warmth to the New London community this winter season with a winter clothing drive. All donated items will go to the Homeless Hospitality Center and the Covenant House who will distribute the clothing to those in need. Your support is greatly appreciated!

From December 5, 2025 through January 10, 2026, we will be accepting new hats and gloves in all sizes, and new and gently-used coats in all sizes. Donations of children’s winter coats are especially appreciated.

Drop-Off Location (look for designated donation box):

• Fiddleheads Food Co-op, 13 Broad St, New London (view map) during business hours (8 am-9 pm)

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Our perennially popular Halloween program at the Nathan Hale Homestead is SOLD OUT for 2025. No tickets will be available at the door. If you would like to be among the first to access sales for next year’s programs when they become available, please sign up for our e-newsletter.

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These special, candlelit tours will take guests around the property and into the house, all the way up to the dark, shadowy attic. Hear long-standing and new Homestead ghost stories from staff members and spooky encounters reported by guests, as featured on the Syfy channel’s Ghost Hunters.

Still looking for a creeptastic night out? Limited tickets remain for Tools of the Trade: Paranormal Edition, where staff will demonstrate tools used in paranormal investigations inside the Hale Homestead on Halloween night!

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The serene Autumn 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 on Friday, October 3 at 12:30 pm. Admission to this event includes a talk by Martha Hall Kelly, who will speak about the inspiration, research process, and writing timeline related to her new work of historical fiction, as well as tea service including light refreshments. Enjoy the fall foliage at the historic luxury resort and extend your experience by purchasing a tour of Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden as an add-on.

Event attendees will also have the opportunity to purchase copies of Kelly’s newest book as well as her other novels: Lilac Girls, Lost Roses, Sunflower Sisters, and Golden Doves. Raffle prizes and a select assortment of gift shop items from the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden will be available for purchase.

This is the perfect day-trip for history lovers, reading enthusiasts, and friends to enjoy the quintessential New England Autumn while enjoying delicious tea and delving into the history of Kelly’s books in her place of writing inspiration – the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden.

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