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Members Only: Lilac Walks

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.

Register for 11:30 am

Not yet a CTL Member? Purchase your membership today to access the 11:30 am Lilac Walk, or select our general audience 2:30 pm Lilac Walk below.

Register for 2:30 pm

Lilac tours take place on select days at 11:30 am & 2:30 pm and require tickets. See the full line-up here. 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.

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By Shaelyn Amaio|2024-04-05T09:57:11-04:00April 1st, 2024|Bellamy-Ferriday House, Member Program|Comments Off

Making Music Together: The Ishams’ Parlor Music

Enjoy an afternoon’s vocal and instrumental performance by Andrew Wilcox (piano) and Mae Czuba (vocals) to hear the late-19th and early-20th century songs that would have filled the Ishams’ parlor, drawing upon the sheet music in the Isham-Terry collection and representing the lives and interests of the household’s amateur musicians. The performers will play music from the collection, and sheet music will be on display during the event.

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If you have any questions, please email Assistant Site Administrator Jana Colacino at isham.terry@ctlandmarks.org.

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By Shaelyn Amaio|2024-10-23T14:02:22-04:00March 29th, 2024|Hartford Properties, Isham-Terry House, Music Program|Comments Off

The Final Act at Home: A Victorian Wake

Saying good-bye in the Victorian Era was a complicated process. Join this fact-based exploration of a Victorian wake presented in partnership with the researchers and performers at Escapism Productions.

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If you have any questions, please email Assistant Site Administrator Jana Colacino at isham.terry@ctlandmarks.org.

Image: Mira qué bonita era (“Look How Lovely She Was”) by Julio Romero de Torres, 1895

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By Shaelyn Amaio|2024-09-11T12:30:56-04:00March 29th, 2024|Hartford Properties, Isham-Terry House|Comments Off

Hartford Art & Monuments Walk

Public art and monuments create a shared understanding of the events, people, and ideas that a city values. Set out from the Butler-McCook House to explore the artistic treasures and monuments of Hartford along Main Street, in Bushnell Park, and at the State Capitol Building.

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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 cancelation 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.

Highsmith, C. M., photographer. (2011) Capitol, Hartford, Connecticut. United States Connecticut Hartford, 2011. September. [Photograph] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2012630265/.

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By Shaelyn Amaio|2025-04-22T10:32:48-04:00March 29th, 2024|Hartford Properties, Walking Tour|Comments Off

Beyond Main Street Walking Tour

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.

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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 cancelation 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 site to access your benefits.

By Shaelyn Amaio|2024-09-18T12:55:49-04:00March 29th, 2024|Hartford Properties, Walking Tour|Comments Off

Mattatuck Museum Exhibition Opening

The Mattatuck Museum is sharing pieces from its significant art and history collections with visitors to the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden. Works exploring the themes of women, 20th-century art, and local art will complement the beautiful furniture, art, and objects collected over decades by Caroline Ferriday. Peruse the halls and discuss the artworks and their significance as you learn about the home and its occupants.

On Saturday, September 21, Connecticut Landmarks and Mattatuck Museum members will receive free tour admission to celebrate the exhibition opening. Complimentary celebration packets with refreshments will be distributed after tours. Supplies are limited and pre-registration is recommended to reserve your packet.

On view during regular hours of the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden from Saturday, September 21 to Sunday, October 20. Book your tour today!

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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 site to access your benefits.

By Shaelyn Amaio|2024-09-25T10:37:41-04:00March 29th, 2024|Bellamy-Ferriday House|Comments Off

Flower Pounding Workshop

Phelps-Hatheway staff will guide you step–by–step as you create a unique work of art with blooms grown by Suffield’s own Willow View Farm. This workshop is sure to bring a smile to your face as you work those muscles to make a masterpiece!

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This program is presented as part of Connecticut Historic Gardens Day. Learn more about how Connecticut Landmarks is participating here.

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

By Shaelyn Amaio|2024-05-30T13:08:34-04:00March 29th, 2024|Phelps-Hatheway House|Comments Off

SOLD OUT! Afternoon Tea with Martha Hall Kelly

This event is sold out! Thank you for your interest. If you would like to tour the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden to discover the history behind Martha Hall Kelly’s novels, click here to plan your visit.

Inspiration is everywhere in the Litchfield hills! Join best-selling author Martha Hall Kelly to discuss her books (Lilac Girls, Lost Roses, Sunflower Sisters, The Golden Doves) and the history that sparked her imagination over afternoon tea at the exquisite Winvian Farm. This intimate event will include a talk and Q&A from the author herself, as well as a proper English tea served with delicious light refreshments. Tours of Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden available as add-on.

Learn more about the details of this event here.

By Shaelyn Amaio|2024-06-24T12:23:47-04:00March 29th, 2024|Bellamy-Ferriday House|Comments Off

The Stone Walls and Structures of England and New England: An Evolution

Accomplished stone artisan, gardener, and horticulturist Andrew Pighills discusses the evolution of stone walls and structures from colonial times to present day, and how they fit into the garden and broader landscape past and present. Born in Yorkshire England, Andrew received formal training with The Royal Horticultural Society at Harlow Carr Gardens. Andrew spent thirty-one years building dry stone walls in the Yorkshire Dales and English Lake District and continues his work here in the U.S. as a professional member of The Dry-Stone Walling Association of Great Britain.

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If you have any questions, please contact Site Administrator Lynette Fisher at palmer.warner@ctlandmarks.org.

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Photo by Suzanne DeChillo/The New York Times

By Olivia Grella|2024-04-05T09:58:51-04:00March 22nd, 2024|Palmer-Warner House|Comments Off

Summer Pipes & Cider

Sip cider and connect with Scotland during a trail walk around the beautiful Palmer-Warner grounds led by Coreyanne Armstrong and Portland & District Pipers. Enjoy local cider tastings from Yankee Cider Co. including a signature “Dunstaffnage” bourbon designed to take you to the Scottish Moors through hints of Highland peat smoke. Bring your friends to test your knowledge in a round of Celtic-themed pub trivia, with prizes for first- and second-place teams.

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Attendees must be 21+ to partake in tastings.

If you have any questions, please contact Site Administrator Lynette Fisher at palmer.warner@ctlandmarks.org.

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By Olivia Grella|2024-08-28T15:54:31-04:00March 22nd, 2024|Palmer-Warner House|Comments Off