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Things That Go Bump In The Night

Our perennially popular Halloween program at the Nathan Hale Homestead will be held on Fridays and Saturdays, October 9th & 10th, 16th & 17th, and 23rd & 24th.

CTL Members will have exclusive access to purchase tickets beginning at 10 am on Wednesday, July 15th! Not yet a member? Join today to unlock all the perks of membership, including discounts, presales, and exclusive events. Remaining tickets will go on sale to the general public at 10 am on Friday, July 31st.

If you would like to be among the first to receive information about tickets, please sign up for our e-newsletter.

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 $25 for CTL Members and $30 for the general public.

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If you have any questions, please contact hale@ctlandmarks.org or call 860.742.6917.

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

By Shaelyn Amaio|2026-07-13T11:37:11-04:00July 13th, 2026|Holidays, Nathan Hale Homestead, Programs|Comments Off

Pipes & Cider

At our third annual Pipes & Cider Festival, the rich traditions of Scotland come alive! Enjoy local beverage tastings from Fifth State Distillery and Yankee Cider Co., who will feature a signature “Dunstaffnage” whiskey cider crafted to transport you to the Scottish moors with its hints of Highland peat smoke. Immerse yourself in the stirring sounds of Mystic Pipes and Drums, the Middletown Police Benefit Association (MPBA) Pipes & Drums, and the Moodus Drum & Fife Corps, as well as the art and music of Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle. Bring your friends and test your knowledge with a spirited round of pub trivia and visit the historic crafters village with Big Bear Trading Company, Wedges of Time Coffee and Textiles, and others. Raise a glass, embrace the music, and celebrate the magic of Scotland.

Tickets are $15/CTL Member and $25/Adult. Your ticket includes access to the festival, musical performances, and pub trivia. Refreshments and goods will be available for purchase.

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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.

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

By Shaelyn Amaio|2026-07-11T13:24:42-04:00July 10th, 2026|Palmer-Warner House, Programs|Comments Off

Things That Go Bump In The Night

Our perennially popular Halloween program at the Nathan Hale Homestead will be held on Fridays and Saturdays, October 9th & 10th, 16th & 17th, and 23rd & 24th.

CTL Members will have exclusive access to purchase tickets beginning at 10 am on Wednesday, July 15th! Not yet a member? Join today to unlock all the perks of membership, including discounts, presales, and exclusive events. Remaining tickets will go on sale to the general public at 10 am on Friday, July 31st.

If you would like to be among the first to receive information about tickets, please sign up for our e-newsletter.

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 $25 for CTL Members and $30 for the general public.

Buy Tickets

If you have any questions, please contact hale@ctlandmarks.org or call 860.742.6917.

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

By Shaelyn Amaio|2026-07-13T11:50:59-04:00June 17th, 2026|Holidays, 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

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

Thank you for your interest in this program. Unfortunately, we have had to cancel it. Please stay tuned to our website and social media channels for program updates.

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.

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|2026-09-04T11:40:24-04:00May 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

Historic Hartford Walking Tour: Revolutionary Hartford

New for 2026! Commemorating Comte de Rochambeau’s September 22, 1780 Conference at Hartford, join us to explore Hartford’s colonial roots and more! This walk includes some of the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route.

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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.

Image Credit: Broadside Soliciting Recruits for the Continental Army, ca. 1775 – Connecticut Historical Society

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By Shaelyn Amaio|2026-04-28T15:38:21-04:00April 28th, 2026|Hartford Properties, Programs, Walking Tour|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 Shaelyn Amaio|2026-04-28T15:38:08-04:00April 28th, 2026|Hartford Properties, Programs, Walking Tour|Comments Off

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

Thank you for your interest in this event. Tickets are now sold out and will not be available at the door. Please sign up for our e-newsletter to be notified of future events at the Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden.

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.

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CTL Members, please sign in to our ticketing system for 10% off tickets.

If you have any questions, please email phelps.hatheway@ctlandmarks.org or call 860-668-0055.

By Shaelyn Amaio|2026-05-07T09:49:55-04:00March 23rd, 2026|Phelps-Hatheway House, Programs|Comments Off

[Sold Out] Lilac Walk

Thank you for your interest in this event. Tickets are now sold out and will not be available at the door. Please sign up for our e-newsletter to be notified of future events at the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden.

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.

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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|2026-05-11T11:23:41-04:00March 23rd, 2026|Bellamy-Ferriday House, Programs|Comments Off