Gov. Jonathan Trumbull House Museum & Wadsworth Stable – CT Daughters of the American Revolution
This was the home of Governor Jonathan Trumbull (1710-1785), the only Colonial Governor to support the American Revolution. He was known as the Patriot Governor. Built around 1735, the home is furnished with many Trumbull family possessions. The museum is owned by the CT Daoughters of the American Revolution. The Wadsworth Stable, originally from Hartford, showcases the exhibit of antique transportation.
Read MoreEdward Waldo House – Scotland Historical Society
The Scotland Historical Society are the conservators of the Edward Waldo House which has a very long history in Scotland. Built in 1715, it remained in the Waldo family until 1975 and has a wonderful story to tell. The 10-acre property in Waldo Valley is also home to the Scotland Highland Games Festival held every Columbus Day weekend in October. Hours: May – Sept., 1st Sat. of the month, 11 am – 3 pm. Donations appreciated.
Read MoreBrooklyn Historical Society Museum & Daniel Putnam Tyler Law Office
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Read MorePalmer Arboretum
Historic Palmer Arboretum is open from dawn to dusk. Founded in 1914, many of the original plantings have survived including a grove of huge false cypresses and a European copper Beech. Since the late 1970
Read MoreLeffingwell House Museum / The Society of the Founders of Norwich
One of the finest restored examples of New England Colonial architecture and home of revolutionary patriot, merchant, and industrialist Christopher Leffingwell. Catch a glimpse of early 18th century life. Special Market Days events on the 2nd Saturday of the months April through October from Noon to 4 pm.
Read MoreLebanon Historical Society Museum
Explore Lebanon’s rich history at this modern museum and visitor’s center with its historic buildings. Changing exhibitions, library/genealogy research center, children’s hands-on history room and visitor services. Area attraction brochures available in the 24 hour outdoor kiosk. Hours: Wed.
Read MoreKillingly Historical & Genealogical Society, Inc.
The center contains an interesting museum filled with local artifacts and an extensive historical and genealogical library focusing on Killingly, CT its surrounding areas and its people.
Read MoreSlater Memorial Museum
The Slater Memorial Museum awakens visitors to the richness and diversity of the human experience through art and history. Housed in a stunning Romanesque Revival building, the Slater’s collection interprets 300 years of Norwich history and also represents a broad range of world cultures from the Americas, Asia, Europe and Africa.
Read MoreHighland Festival of Scotland, CT
Competitions in highland dancing, piping, drumming and amateur athletics, a clan village, Celtic music, food specialties, a sheep dog demonstration, and Highland cattle. Admission; held in early October rain or shine.
Read MoreRoseland Cottage, Historic New England
Roseland Cottage was built in 1846 in the newly fashionable Gothic Revival style. Its status as National Historic Landmark is based on the significance of its architecture and the historical importance of owner Henry Chandler Bowen. Beautifully restored inside and out, the estate includes a historic boxwood parterre garden and the nation’s oldest surviving bowling alley.
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