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.

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Edward 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.

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Palmer 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

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Leffingwell 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.

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Lebanon 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.

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Slater 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.

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Highland 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.

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Roseland 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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