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.

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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.

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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

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 reservation 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|2025-05-15T13:06:47-04:00April 8th, 2025|Bellamy-Ferriday House|Comments Off

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 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

Register for 3:00 pm

Lilac tours take place on select days at 11:30 am & 3:00 pm and require tickets. See the full line-up here. Advance reservation 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|2025-04-08T10:59:20-04:00April 8th, 2025|Bellamy-Ferriday House|Comments Off

Sold Out! Mother’s Day Tea with Chef Renee

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.

Welcome spring with the return of Phelps-Hatheway’s Mother’s Day Tea in the historic Pine Room! Chef Renee Scharoff from Blonde on the Run Catering has prepared delectable savories and sweets to mark the occasion–accompanied by steaming pots of tea. After the celebration, join interpreters in the museum to hear of the women who called this place home and who continue to dedicate their lives to preserving this Suffield landmark.

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In celebration of Mother’s Day, spend May 10 with Connecticut Landmarks. At the conclusion of the Historic Hartford Walking Tour: Hartford Women, drive 20 minutes to Suffield’s Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden for a special women-focused museum tour and Mother’s Day Tea with Chef Renee Scharoff from Blonde on the Run Catering. Tea registrants can sign up for the walking tour for just $5 (code sent to Tea registrants via email). Plus, give three historic gardens worth of flowers to Mom with a Connecticut Landmarks gift membership!

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|2025-05-09T08:38:31-04:00April 8th, 2025|Phelps-Hatheway House|Comments Off

A New Page with Martha Hall Kelly: The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club

The serene 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. Attendees to this intimate event will enjoy a talk and Q&A from the author herself over delicious light refreshments and tea service. Tour of the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden available as add-on.

Standard Tickets

Author’s Circle Tickets

3:30 House & Garden Tour

Learn more about the details of this event here.

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