SAVE THE DATE! Things That Go Bump In The Night

This popular program will return on select Fridays and Saturdays, September 26–October 25, 7 pm–9 pm 

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Get into the “spirit” of the season! Our special, flashlight-lit tours will take you around the property and into the house, all the way up to the dark, shadowy attic. Prepare to be scared while surrounded by the very history that spawned the stories. 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.

Tickets are $30/Person, $25/CTL Member 

All tours begin at 7 pm; please arrive by 6:45 pm to check in. Reservations required and space is limited.

Appropriate footwear and reliable flashlights strongly recommended. This tour will include creaks and cold spots and is not recommended for young souls.

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

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By Shaelyn Amaio|2025-06-16T08:42:11-04:00May 1st, 2025|Nathan Hale Homestead, Programs|Comments Off

Following Death: Cemetery Walk & Talk

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 Northeastern University. 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.

Dean Massey lives in Providence, Rhode Island. He has strong ties to Connecticut: he grew up in a small town east of the river filled with historic cemeteries, studied at Connecticut College, and worked at the Connecticut General Assembly. In his spare time, he enjoys visiting house museums, tracking down gravestones by masters like Zerubbabel Collins, and hiking in the woods. He has visited every Connecticut Landmarks property, starting with the Nathan Hale Homestead as a child.

Tickets are $10/Person, $5/CTL Member.

Register for 2 pm talk

Register for 3 pm talk

Interested in touring the Palmer-Warner House in conjunction with your visit? Book a tour here.

If you have any questions, please email palmer.warner@ctlandmarks.org.

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

By Shaelyn Amaio|2025-06-16T08:42:11-04:00May 1st, 2025|Palmer-Warner House, Programs|Comments Off

[CANCELED] Housing Discussion

Please note: Due to unforeseen circumstances this event has been canceled. We hope to reschedule it for a later date. Please subscribe to our e-newsletter and follow our social media channels for updates.

Join us for a conversation regarding housing in the Black communities of New London and surrounding towns. Our guest speakers, including the Hempsted Houses’ Assistant Site Administrator Nicole Thomas and retired state prosecutor and local resident Lonnie Braxton, will share stories from their youth in New London County and the state of minority housing during their teenage and young adult years. We will discuss how housing changed from adolescence through adulthood, and where they think things went wrong. How can we work in partnership with our communities to fix these issues? 

$8/Person, Free for CTL Members 

If you have any questions, contact hempsted@ctlandmarks.org.

Image Credit: Walling, H. F. & Baker, W. E. (1854) Map of New London County, Connecticut. [S.l] [Map] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2001620486/.

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By Shaelyn Amaio|2025-06-27T14:32:42-04:00May 1st, 2025|Hempsted Houses, Programs|Comments Off

Summer Pipes & Cider

Join us for our second annual Pipes & Cider event, where the rich traditions of Scotland come alive! Enjoy local cider tastings from Yankee Cider Co., featuring a signature “Dunstaffnage” whiskey cider. Coreyanne Armstrong and the Portland & District Pipers will perform two lively sets at 1:15 pm and 2:30 pm. Bring your friends and test your knowledge with a round of Outlander-themed pub trivia. Raise a glass, embrace the music, and celebrate the magic of Scotland.

Tasting, Music, and Trivia: $40/Person, $35/CTL Member
Music & Trivia: $20/Person, $15/CTL Member, $10/Child

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Please purchase an “Adult + Tasting” ticket to enjoy the cider. Attendees must be 21+ to partake in tastings.

Tours of the Palmer-Warner House will be available for regular admission. Please see our website for details and tickets.

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

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By Shaelyn Amaio|2025-06-16T08:42:12-04:00May 1st, 2025|Palmer-Warner House, Programs|Comments Off

Historic Hartford Walking Tour: Charter Oak & Coltsville

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.

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Advance registration is required. This program is part of our Historic Hartford Walking Tours series, where we forge new paths through Hartford’s history! Register for additional walks here.

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

If you have any questions, contact Assistant Site Administrator Jana Colacino at jana.colacino@ctlandmarks.org.

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

By Olivia Grella|2025-06-16T08:42:12-04:00April 25th, 2025|Hartford Properties, Programs, Walking Tour|Comments Off

Historic Hartford Walking Tour: Hartford Women

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. 

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Advance registration is required. This program is part of our Historic Hartford Walking Tours series, where we forge new paths through Hartford’s history! Register for additional walks here.

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

This walk will leave from the rear (east) end of the Butler-McCook Garden at the historic Amos Bull House, with entry and parking at 59 S. Prospect St. If entering from Main Street at the Butler-McCook House & Garden, please proceed through the garden gate to the garden lawn.

If you have any questions, contact Assistant Site Administrator Jana Colacino at jana.colacino@ctlandmarks.org.

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

Photo: Harris & Ewing. (1917) Arrest of White House pickets Catherine Flanagan of Hartford, Connecticut left, and Madeleine Watson of Chicago right. Washington D.C. United States, 1917. [Aug] [Photograph] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/mnwp000228/.

By Olivia Grella|2025-06-16T08:42:11-04:00April 22nd, 2025|Hartford Properties, Programs, Walking Tour|Comments Off

Garden Talks: Invasives

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. Following the talk, a guided tour will lead participants through the garden. Light refreshments will be served!

General Admission: $20 | CTL Members: $15

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House tours available for regular admission. Book your tour today!

If you have any questions, please contact bellamy.ferriday@ctlandmarks.org or call (203) 266-7596.

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A confirmation email with additional information will be sent to the email address used to reserve the tickets. By purchasing tickets to this event, you consent to receive email communications from Connecticut Landmarks. You can revoke your consent to receive marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link found at the bottom of every email.

By Shaelyn Amaio|2025-06-16T08:43:26-04:00April 15th, 2025|Bellamy-Ferriday House, Gardens & Grounds, Programs|Comments Off

Garden Talks: Roses

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.  Following the talk, a guided tour will lead participants through the garden to experience the sweet scents of the roses with practical advice on care and pruning. Light refreshments will be served!

General Admission: $20 | CTL Members: $15

Register Now

House tours available for regular admission. Book your tour today!

If you have any questions, please contact bellamy.ferriday@ctlandmarks.org or call (203) 266-7596.

CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing system to access Member pricing and other benefits.

A confirmation email with additional information will be sent to the email address used to reserve the tickets. By purchasing tickets to this event, you consent to receive email communications from Connecticut Landmarks. You can revoke your consent to receive marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link found at the bottom of every email.

By Shaelyn Amaio|2025-05-30T10:43:46-04:00April 15th, 2025|Bellamy-Ferriday House, Gardens & Grounds|Comments Off

Lilac Walks

Thank you for your interest in the lilacs at the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden. Unfortunately, the cold winter and recent bouts of significant rain have impacted the quality and visibility of this year’s blooms, and the plants are now past their prime. Scheduled Lilac Walks will proceed to highlight the remaining flowers and discuss the gardens’ history and care.

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.

Register for 11:30 am

Lilac tours take place on select days and require tickets. See the full line-up here. Advance registration is recommended as space is limited and these tours sell out!This tour does not include a house tour; tickets for house tours may be purchased separately.

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

If you have any questions, please contact Site Administrator Peg Shimer at bellamy.ferriday@ctlandmarks.org or call (203) 266-7596.

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

By Shaelyn Amaio|2025-05-15T13:14:20-04:00April 8th, 2025|Bellamy-Ferriday House|Comments Off

CANCELED: Lilac Walks

Please note: The 3:00 pm tour has been CANCELED due to weather.

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.

Register for 11:30 am

Lilac tours take place on select days at 11:30 am & 3:00 pm and require tickets. See the full line-up here. Advance registration is recommended as space is limited and these tours sell out!This tour does not include a house tour; tickets for house tours may be purchased separately.

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

If you have any questions, please contact Site Administrator Peg Shimer at bellamy.ferriday@ctlandmarks.org or call (203) 266-7596.

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

By Shaelyn Amaio|2025-05-15T13:06:32-04:00April 8th, 2025|Bellamy-Ferriday House|Comments Off