18th Century Life

Workshop: Build Your Own Writing Box

Build a wooden writing box to store your personal papers with Fred Brehant, a third-generation blacksmith and skilled woodwright located in Hebron, Connecticut. All materials included.

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This program is part of the Nathan Hale Homestead’s 18th-Century Living series. Visitors will get a first-hand experience of life in the 18th century. See the full line-up here.

If you have any questions, please contact Site Administrator Anne Marie Charland at hale@ctlandmarks.org or call 860.742.6917.

CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.

By Shaelyn Amaio|2026-06-23T20:34:49-04:00May 21st, 2026|Farmers Market, Nathan Hale Homestead, Programs|Comments Off

[SOLD OUT] Workshop: Weave Your Own Whisk Broom & Kitchen Cleaning Set

Step back in time to learn a craft from the 18th century, with some modern tools to make the process a bit easier! Make your own 18th-century inspired kitchen cleaning set including a whisk broom and your choice of one to two other kitchen tools, including a cake tester, pot scrubber, or mushroom brush. All materials included.

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This program is part of the Nathan Hale Homestead’s 18th-Century Living series. Visitors will get a first-hand experience of life in the 18th century. See the full line-up here.

If you have any questions, please contact Site Administrator Anne Marie Charland at hale@ctlandmarks.org or call 860.742.6917.

CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.

By Shaelyn Amaio|2026-07-13T11:52:54-04:00May 21st, 2026|Farmers Market, Nathan Hale Homestead, Programs|Comments Off

250 Years of Celebrations | Old World Holidays: Celebrations in the New World

As the nights grow longer, bring some light to a November day with an exploration of winter traditions with roots in Europe, including Guy Fawkes Day, Mumming and wassailing, and days of Thanksgiving.

$30/Person, $25/CTL Member

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250 Years of Celebrations
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. See the full series here.

If you have any questions, please contact hale@ctlandmarks.org.

CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.

By Shaelyn Amaio|2026-05-21T10:17:17-04:00May 21st, 2026|Nathan Hale Homestead, Programs|Comments Off

250 Years of Celebrations | First Flush: 18th-Century Courtship

Learn about the practices that bound – or bundled! – people together in the decades around the American Revolution with presentations and vignettes on dating and marriage practices in the 18th century.

$30/Person, $25/CTL Member

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250 Years of Celebrations
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. See the full series here.

If you have any questions, please contact hale@ctlandmarks.org.

CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.

By Shaelyn Amaio|2026-05-21T10:12:38-04:00May 21st, 2026|Nathan Hale Homestead, Programs|Comments Off

250 Years of Celebrations | Toasting Independence: Drinking History

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

$30/Person, $25/CTL Member

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250 Years of Celebrations
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. See the full series here.

If you have any questions, please contact hale@ctlandmarks.org.

CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.

By Shaelyn Amaio|2026-05-21T10:07:56-04:00May 21st, 2026|Nathan Hale Homestead, Programs|Comments Off

Weaving Workshop – Make Your Own Kitchen Cleaning Set  

Step back in time to learn a craft from the 18th century, with some modern tools to make the process a bit easier! Learn to make your own kitchen cleaning set including a whisk broom and your choice of one to two other kitchen tools, including a cake tester, pot scrubber, or mushroom brush. All materials included. 

Register Now

This program is part of the Nathan Hale Homestead’s 18th-Century Living series. Visitors will get a first-hand experience of life in the 18th century. See the full line-up here.

If you have any questions, please contact Site Administrator Anne Marie Charland at hale@ctlandmarks.org or call 860.742.6917.

CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.

By Shaelyn Amaio|2025-06-16T08:43:26-04:00April 29th, 2025|Farmers Market, Nathan Hale Homestead, Programs|Comments Off

[Sold Out! ] Forest Bathing

Thank you for your interest in this program. We have reached capacity and tickets will not be available at the door. Please sign up for our e-newsletter to be informed of future programs.

Turn off your cell phones, breathe deeply, and observe nature using all your senses through the practice of shinrin yoku, also known as forest bathing. Guests will learn the art of forest bathing with Certified Forest Therapy Guide, Professor Suzanne Hudd.

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Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather, as this program will take place outdoors. In case of cancelation due to severe weather, registrants will be notified at the email address on file.

If you have any questions, please contact Site Administrator Anne Marie Charland at hale@ctlandmarks.org or call 860.742.6917.

CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.

By Shaelyn Amaio|2025-05-15T11:12:34-04:00April 8th, 2025|Nathan Hale Homestead|Comments Off

SOLD OUT! 18th-Century Chocolate Making

Immerse yourself in 18th-century chocolate-making with Robert Lecce of Pewter Pot Fine Spiced Chocolates. Guests will be invited to enjoy samples of chocolate and hot cocoa. Like what you sampled? Chocolate bars will be available for sale in the Nathan Hale Homestead Museum Store.

10:00 Session SOLD OUT

11:30 Session SOLD OUT

This program is part of the Nathan Hale Homestead’s 18th-Century Living series. Visitors will get a first-hand experience of life in the 18th century. See the full line-up here.

If you have any questions, please contact Site Administrator Anne Marie Charland at hale@ctlandmarks.org or call 860.742.6917.

CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.

By Shaelyn Amaio|2024-10-14T09:03:41-04:00March 29th, 2024|Nathan Hale Homestead|Comments Off

SOLD OUT! Cabinet-Making Workshop

Step back in time to learn a craft from the 18th century, with some modern tools to make the process a bit easier. During this workshop, woodworker John Baron will instruct guests to make a wooden box modeled after a Nathan Hale Homestead museum artifact. All materials included.

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This program is part of the Nathan Hale Homestead’s 18th-Century Living series. Visitors will get a first-hand experience of life in the 18th century. See the full line-up here.

If you have any questions, please contact Site Administrator Anne Marie Charland at hale@ctlandmarks.org or call 860.742.6917.

CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.

By Shaelyn Amaio|2024-09-18T10:55:08-04:00March 29th, 2024|Farmers Market, Nathan Hale Homestead|Comments Off

Sold Out! Basket-Making Workshop

Thank you for your interest in this sold out program. Please sign up for our e-newsletter to learn about upcoming programs as they are announced.

Step back in time to learn a craft from the 18th century, with some modern tools to make the process a bit easier. Local artist and basket-maker Sue Muldoon will teach participants to make a small wall hanging basket to display fresh cut flowers or store personal items. All materials included.

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This program is part of the Nathan Hale Homestead’s 18th-Century Living series. Visitors will get a first-hand experience of life in the 18th century. See the full line-up here.

If you have any questions, please contact Site Administrator Anne Marie Charland at hale@ctlandmarks.org or call 860.742.6917.

CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.

By Shaelyn Amaio|2024-07-08T15:30:09-04:00March 29th, 2024|Farmers Market, Nathan Hale Homestead|Comments Off