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Made for Trade: Realities of Economic Survival
New Exhibit

Category: Washington Museum near Litchfield Hills, Connecticut

Description of this Litchfield Hills area Attraction: Indian Peoples traded corn, animal skins, stone tools, pots and wampum beads for centuries before contact with Europeans. Trade networks expanded in the 1600s to include European ships, colonial settlements, and trading posts. As European colonialism spread throughout North America after 1700 and the size of Native communities shrank dramatically, indigenous peoples sought to adapt their traditional economies to the new realities. Articles once made for personal use quickly became valuable commodities to be sold or traded for manufactured goods. The introduction of new materials stimulated the creativity of Native American craftsmanship and allowed them to develop and extend their unique cultural traditions into the future. On exhibit in the George A.G. Darlow Exhibit Hall January 15, 2008 through December 31, 2008.

McLaughlin Vineyards
A multi-seasonal winery

Category: Sandy Hook Winery near Danbury, Connecticut

Description of this Danbury area Attraction: A multi-seasonal winery that offers year-round wine tastings, winery tours, wine education seminars, summer music series, hiking trails, pumpkin picking and hayrides, bald eagle viewing, maple syrup demonstrations, and picnic grounds. Country store offers an array of Connecticut produced items.

Military Museum of Southern New England
Open Turret Weekends

Category: Danbury Museum in Connecticut

Description of this Danbury Attraction: Open Turret Weekends are one weekend each month starting in April through October. We often have special guests, such as reenactors, modelers and the US ARMY. Rubber-soled shoes are necessary to access our tanks and armored vehicles. Be sure to wear clothing that won't get caught on hatches or other parts WATCH YOUR HEADS! Tanks are made of hard stuff !

Mississippian Pottery
Mississippian Peoples and Their Pottery

Category: Washington Museum near Litchfield Hills, Connecticut

Description of this Litchfield Hills area Attraction: A new cultural period known as the Mississippian began around AD 700 in the central Mississippi Valley and spread throughout Southeastern North America. The hundreds of cultures characterized as Mississippian shared a number of attributes not found in the preceding Woodland period cultures including new and greater varieties of pottery. One of the definitive styles of Mississippian pottery is the effigy vessel made in the form of an animal or human. On display are a variety of styles including globular bowls with incurving rims, hooded bottles and effigy vessels.

Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration
AQUARIUM

Category: Mystic Aquarium near Mystic Country, Connecticut
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Description of this Mystic Country area Attraction: AQUARIUM

Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea
The nation's leading maritime museum

Category: Mystic Museum near Mystic Country, Connecticut

Description of this Mystic Country area Attraction: Mystic Seaport attracts a variety of audiences – whether you are planning a fall foliage getaway for two or a family summer vacation. Whether you explore the Museum from the deck of a tall ship or walk through our re-created 19th century village, you will discover Mystic Seaport is the nation’s leading maritime museum. Get out on the water (April - October) and explore the historic Mystic River. Say “Bon Voyage!” as you climb aboard Sabino, a 1908 coal-fired steamboat and National Historic Landmark. Set your own course as you Captain a rental rowboat or sailboat or relax on Necessity, a free water shuttle, as she takes your family from one end of the Museum to the other. There’s even a water taxi to take you to downtown Mystic and back. Climb aboard historical tall ships like the Charles W. Morgan, the last wooden whaleship in the world, as well as the Joseph Conrad and the L.A. Dunton. Take a trip back into time on a horse and carriage ride or stroll through the Museum’s coastal village. Stop by our working Shipsmith, Print and Shipcarver’s Shops and see how these businesses were run in the 19th century. Kids! Jump aboard one of our playscape boats or become a crew member by hauling on lines and singing along with chantey singers aboard the Charles W. Morgan. Visit The Art Spot, our newest interactive exhibit and create your own maritime masterpiece. Come and steer the ship at our Children’s Museum while dressed in sailors’ garb from head to toe! Watch and learn as skilled craftsmen use historic methods to restore and preserve historic vessels at the Henry B. duPont Preservation Shipyard. Explore an evening sky at the Museum’s Planetarium and discover the secrets of navigation. Learn to identify stars, planets and constellations as you spend time under the Planetarium’s dome. Enjoy a variety of dining venues at Mystic Seaport. Grab coffee and a muffin at the Museum’s Bake Shop. Get something from the grill or deli at the Galley Restaurant or visit Schaefer’s Spouter Tavern (seasonal) where you will be served authentic soups, sandwiches and desserts. Sit down at Seamen’s Inne Restaurant & Pub and order traditional New England food for lunch or dinner. Find unique gifts like deck prisms, books, photographs and other nautical gifts for family and friends in the Museum Store. Bring home a piece of contemporary marine art or a ship model from the Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport. From ship or shore, embark on an adventure and escape into a 19th century seafaring village through the sights, sounds and tastes you can only experience at Mystic Seaport.

Nathan Hale Homestead
The birthplace of Connecticut's state hero.

Category: Coventry Historic Site near Mystic Country, Connecticut

Description of this Mystic Country area Attraction: "I only regret that I have one life to lose for my country" declared Captain Nathan Hale moments before the British hanged him as a spy in 1776. One of the first of thousands of patriots who would die in the war for American independence, Hale is Connecticut's official State Hero. He was born and spent most of the short life he courageously sacrificed on this 400-acre farm. Hale, a Yale-educated schoolteacher, was commissioned a first lieutenant in the Continental Army in 1775. A year later he volunteered to go behing British lines on Long Island to gather military intelligence desperately needed by General George Washington. But the British caputured Hale and, when they discovered he was a spy, executed him. He was 21. In 1776 Hale's father rebuilt the Homestead, which has changed little since. Its furnishings include collections amassed by pioneer Connecticut antiquarian George Dudley Seymour and several Hale family possessions. Property of Connecticut Landmarks.

Nathan Hale Schoolhouse - East Haddam
Nathan Hale taught in this schoolhouse from 1773 to 1774.

Category: East Haddam Historic Site in Connecticut

Description of this Connecticut Attraction: Our state hero, Nathan Hale, taught in this school after graduating from Yale College in New Haven. He was here for one winter session from 1773 until 1774, when he took a new teaching position in New London, where he stayed until the Revolutionary War started. Maintained by the Connecticut Sons of the American Revolution.

Nathan Hale Schoolhouse - New London
Nathan Hale taught in this schoolhouse from 1774 to 1775

Category: New London Historic Site near Mystic Country, Connecticut

Description of this Mystic Country area Attraction: Our state hero, Nathan Hale, taught in this school after leaving the quiet of Moodus in 1774 and stayed until 1775, when the Revolutionary War started. Maintained by the Connecticut Sons of the American Revolution.

Newtown Historical Society
Matthew Curtiss House

Category: Newtown Museum near Litchfield Hills, Connecticut

Description of this Litchfield Hills area Attraction: The Matthew Curtiss House is a circa 1740 saltbox house located at 44 Main St in Newtown, Connecticut. The Museum is owned and operated by the Newtown Historical Society. In addition to the Museum the Society gives regular lecutres, usually at the Newtown Library. The Society also offers monthly open houses at the Matthew Curtiss House, and annually opens the 19th century one room schoolhouse for demonstrations. For Museum hours, open houses, lectures and special events schedules, please check our website, www.newtownhistory.org.

Newtown Meeting House
Non-denominational wedding chapel

Category: Newtown Historic Site near Litchfield Hills, Connecticut

Description of this Litchfield Hills area Attraction: This 1792 former church building is now a town-owned non-denominational wedding chapel, seating up to 200, with a pipe organ in the balcony. Anyone may use the chapel; religious and civil ceremonies for weddings, renewal of vows and baptisms are regularly performed here. Building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and located in the heart of traditional New England, 70 miles north of New York City.

Nodine's Smokehouse
Meat ,Cheese, + Fish Smokehouse

Category: Goshen Attraction Packages near Litchfield Hills, Connecticut
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Description of this Litchfield Hills area Attraction: Family owned 30 year old business smoking products such as hams,bacons,sausages,poultry,fish(salmon,trout,bluefish), and cheeses. Country store located in beautiful Goshen, CT. Mail orders can also be placed on our website at www.nodinesmokehouse.com

Observe the Living Traditions of Indian New England
Village Interpreter Program

Category: Washington Museum near Litchfield Hills, Connecticut

Description of this Litchfield Hills area Attraction: For the fourth consecutive year, IAIS will present the Village Interpreter Program beginning June 28 and running through August 31. Members from a variety of Eastern Woodland Tribes will staff our outdoor village, allowing for a better understanding of the history, culture and social values of Algonkian and Iroquois Peoples. The Native Interpreters will demonstrate traditional activities and lifeways skills, such as weaving dreamcatchers; making talking sticks; creating beadwork; outdoor cooking; dancing; and more. Our interpreters are of Abenaki, Mi’Kmaq, Shinnecock, Mohawk and Cree descent and will be available to answer questions concerning history, culture and contemporary Native American issues. This program is funded by the Leever Foundation of Waterbury.

Palace Theater
Newly restored theater showcasing professional entertainment

Category: Waterbury Concert near Litchfield Hills, Connecticut

Description of this Litchfield Hills area Attraction: The newly restored Palace Theater in Waterbury, CT, showcases a performance schedule that includes professional Broadway touring productions, top-of-the-line comedy acts, family entertainment and much more. Built in 1920 by Thomas Lamb in a Renaissance Revival style, the Palace Theater offers quality entertainment in an environment fit for a king. The Palace is also available for rent. With its marbleized staircases, gilded domed ceilings, cut glass chandeliers and intricate plaster relief details, the Palace Theater is the Greater Waterbury area's newest and most distinctive reception facility!

Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden
Home of two wealthy 18th century Connecticut families.

Category: Suffield Museum in Connecticut

Description of this Connecticut Attraction: The luxurious lifestyle enjoyed by two wealthy 18th century Connecticut Valley families-until their fortunes collapsed-is displayed in the Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden. Merchant Shem Burbank built the house in 1861. But as a Tory sympathizer, his business suffered during the American Revolution. In 1788 he sold the house to Oliver Phelps, who in 1794 flaunted the riches earned from land investments in western New York by adding a wing, an architectural masterpiece that still features original Paris-made wallpaper. Eight years later Phelps left Suffield, bankrupted by his failed land schemes. The house is furnished with outstanding 18th century Connecticut furniture and landscaped with formal flower beds. The Hatheway family owned the house throughout the 1800s, accumulating an attic full of artifacts that document life during that century. A property of Connecticut Landmarks.

Priam Vineyards
Vineyard & Winery

Category: Colchester Scenic near Mystic Country, Connecticut
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Description of this Mystic Country area Attraction: Established in 1998, Priam Vineyards is located in the historic town of Colchester, just minutes from Mohegan Sun Casino, Moodus Resort area, The Goodspeed Opera House, and a number of state parks. The 40 acre vineyard has 23 acres of grapes in production, with a breathtaking 35 mile view of the New England countryside. We benefit from the unique microclimate of the hills of New London County, just 15 miles from Long Island Sound, where we grow classic European varietals: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Gewurztraminer, Chardonnay, Riesling, and Muscat as well as American hybrids: Cauga and St. Croix. Our international award winning wines are produced in the style of Northern France and Germany. Visit Priam Vineyards and treat yourself to a tasting and a magnificent view of New England. Take in the seasonally beautiful surroundings of the area and enjoy antiquing, hiking, fishing, golf and vacationing.

Quassy Amusement Park
Affordable Family Fun At Traditional Amusement Park

Category: Middlebury Theme Park near Litchfield Hills, Connecticut
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Description of this Litchfield Hills area Attraction: Family amusement park with rides, beach, family water play area, restaurant, redemption arcade, games, boat rides. Special events and entertainment. For the summer of 2009 see: Magic of Daniel Greenwolf, Cirque Equinox, Kent Family Magic Circus and the Kenya Safari Acrobats. Visit www.quassy.com for the entertainment schedule and to sign up for the Kids Club and other free newsletters. Galleon Pirate Ship and Family Fun Slide added for 2008. Free admission to the amusement park. Parking $5. All-day wristbands or individual ride tickets available. Save even more with a season pass. Admission fee charged to beach/waterpark.

Railroad Museum of New England & Naugatuck Railroad Co
Scenic train ride on the Naugatuck Railroad

Category: Thomaston Museum near Litchfield Hills, Connecticut

Description of this Litchfield Hills area Attraction: The Nauguatuck Railroad’s scenic round trip excursions are an entertaining mix of relaxing river valley scenery and our rich transportation history. It’s an exciting and educational experience for riders of all ages! The scenic 20-mile round trip ride is one hour and 15 minutes long. All trains depart from Thomaston Station, Thomaston, CT, currently undergoing an extensive restoration to its mid-1950’s appearance. Vintage Coaches Relax, and take a step back in time in our restored vintage 1920s coaches. The conductor comes to punch your ticket, and you’re on your way! Naugatuck River Heading south, your train travels along the banks of the scenic Naugatuck River. Keep an eye out for all sorts of wildlife along the tracks. Mattatuck Forest Along the way, your train will run through the unspoiled Mattatuck Forest, cling to rock cliffs, hug the banks of the Naugatuck River. See a part of Connecticut that can’t be seen from your car! Historic Brass Mills Pass among the brick canyons of massive brass mills of Waterville, sentinels of New England's rich industrial heritage. Thomaston Dam Heading back north, the highlight of the trip occurs as the train crosses the face of the spectacular Thomaston Dam, high above the spillway and the river valley below. Gift Shop Upon return to the station, take time to visit the gift shop and view our selection of railroad-themed mementos and an extensive array of Thomas the Tank merchandise. Display Track Visit the display track at Thomaston Station to view a rotating display of some of our vintage railroad equipment from all over New England. Ask about our birthday party accomodations, our charters and Vintage Express wine tasting events, our Blues Train in October and our "Engineer for an Hour" program. Memberships are available for all.

Roseledge Herb Farm
Country shop with herbs, antique roses, and pernniels.

Category: Preston Botanical Garden near Mystic Country, Connecticut

Description of this Mystic Country area Attraction: Our country herb shop features whimsical selection of iron garden accents, lots of herbs to choose from, antique and English roses, and many perinnals. We carry plants that are unusual and happy! Sun Feather natural products are one of our bigggest sellers in our shop, along with Hancock handmade garden baskets. Our Tea room is open on the weekends, and the gardens are inviting to stroll.

Simpson & Vail, Inc
Purveyors of specialty teas, herbs, coffee, teaware & foods

Category: Brookfield Excursion near Litchfield Hills, Connecticut

Description of this Litchfield Hills area Attraction: Since 1929 Simpson & Vail has been supplying restaurants, specialty shops and individuals the highest quality teas, herbs, coffees, teaware and gourmet foods. We offer hundreds of different loose teas and herbals, 60+ types of fresh roasted coffee and a delectable array of food products. Stop by for a visit on Saturdays (10-4) and enjoy our weekly tasting selection of 4 teas, 1 coffee and fresh baked scones as well as our scenic location. Simpson & Vail is nestled in a beautiful rock quarry. The tranquility of this setting, the soaring granite face of the quarry, the peaceful reflections in the water and the abundant wildlife, is conducive to moments of meditation over a cup of tea.

Ski Sundown
ski and snowboard resort

Category: New Hartford Nature near Litchfield Hills, Connecticut

Description of this Litchfield Hills area Attraction: Ski Sundown offers day and night skiing and snowboarding 7 days a week on 15 trails with 100% snowmaking. A trail mix encompassing beginner, intermediate and expert runs affords pleasant views and both easy and challenging terrain on 65 skiable acres. 4 chairlifts, 1 carpet lift, 2 terrain parks, separate Sunnyside Learning Area with 5 novice trails, Snowsports School with daily lessons for ages 4+, full service Rental & Repair Shop, 2 self-serve Cafeterias, Bar Lounge serving wine, beer & cocktails and light meals. Mountain View Deck with weekend/holiday outdoor barbecue. Banquet Center available for parties and special occasions.

Skitch Henderson Museum at Hunt Hill Farm
Collections and artifacts of the legendary Skitch Henderson

Category: New Milford Museum near Litchfield Hills, Connecticut

Description of this Litchfield Hills area Attraction: The Skitch Henderson Museum offers a window on the life, career, and pursuits of its creator, Skitch Henderson. Within it are portions of the Henderson American Music Archive and carefully chosen pieces from the holdings of the Hunt Hill Farm Trust. Each piece accents one of the many aspects that make Mr. Henderson such an extraordinary individual. On view are photographs, posters and other artifacts from the Skitch Henderson Collection. Additionally, you can view the Steinway that was on the Tonight Show’s NBC studio orchestra during Skitch’s tenure (from hosts Steve Allen to Johnny Carson) and signed by four Steinways!

Sunset Meadow Vineyards
Winery and Vineyard with tasting room & vineyard tours.

Category: Goshen Winery near Litchfield Hills, Connecticut

Description of this Litchfield Hills area Attraction: Sunset Meadow Vineyards is located on 40 acres in the Litchfield Hills on Rt. 63 in Goshen, CT. Come enjoy our estate-grown wines while taking in the scenery of the beautiful Western Highlands. We will open for the 2009 season on March 27th. Hours of operation will be Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 11 am to 5 pm. These hours will be expanded during the summer months, check out our web site or call for more information. We are also available by appointment throughout the year for groups or parties.

The Bushnell Park Carousel

Category: Hartford Historic Site in Connecticut
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Description of this Connecticut Attraction: Bushnell Park Carousel Jewell St. at the Memorial Arch. Intricately hand-carved carousel created by Solomon Stein and Harry Goldstein in 1914 with 48 horses, 2 lovers' chariots, a myriad of beautiful stained glass windows depicting the changing seasons, mirrors reflecting 800 twinkling light bulbs, and a finely tuned Wurlitzer band organ. Seasonal: Open May through October; Tues.-Sun., 11am-5pm; September and October; Thurs.-Sun., 11:00 am-5pm; open for First Night Hartford, December 31st, 2:00 pm-12:00 am. Closed Mon. Available for private rentals, birthday parties and Spin & Learn educational programs. $1.00 per ride. 860-585-5411 www.thecarouselmuseum.org

The Florence Griswold Museum
The Home of American Impressionism

Category: Old Lyme Art Museum near Mystic Country, Connecticut

Description of this Mystic Country area Attraction: A historic center for American art, the Florence Griswold Museum encompasses eleven acres along the Lieutenant River in Old Lyme. In addition to the original 1817 Griswold House, where the artists of the Lyme Art colony lived, the Museum features a contemporary riverfront gallery, education center, historic gardens, and a restored artist studio. EXHIBITIONS through April 17, 2005 *****A Matter of Style: The Influence of French Art on the Old Lyme Art Colony View the history of the Lyme Art Colony from its roots as the "American Barbizon," through its development into the "American Giverny." through May 29, 2005 *****From Likeness to Landscape: American Art from the Hartford Steam Boiler Collection A survey of the history of American art from eighteenth-century and early nineteenth-century portraiture through Impressionism. May 1 through September 11, 2005 *****May Night: Willard Metcalf in Old Lyme Metcalf's landscapes created at Old Lyme were acclaimed by critics, sought out by collectors, and provided the impetus for his reputation as a major figure in American Art. The Museum is home to the largest public collection of Metcalf artifacts. May Night emphasizes these holdings as well as loans from distinguished private collections and public institutions such as the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. September 17, 2005 through January 8, 2006 ******The Allen Sisters: Pictorial Photographers of New England 1885-1920 Sisters Frances and Mary Allen created exquisite photographs of New England country life, figure and child studies, and landscapes of New England, Great Britain and California. The exhibition will compare and contrast pictorialist photography with paintings of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. November 19, 2005 through January 8, 2006 ******The Magic of Christmas The Museum’s alive with the sparkle and excitement of lavish Fantasy Trees inspired by exotic lands and faraway places and the holiday icon, Miss Florence’s Artist Tree. Wooden palettes painted by over 50 artists highlight this 12-foot tree. PROGRAMS AND EVENTS Every Sunday April through December ******Impromptu Encounters with Art 1-5pm Every Sunday visitors are encouraged to try their hand painting plein air, in the open air, just like the Lyme Art Colony artists. Painters are given brushes, palette, paint, canvas, and a smock and are sent to paint down by the river or in Miss Florence's garden. All ages and skill levels welcome. There are also hands-on art projects, books, games and puzzles to enjoy. A great way to spend the day. Saturday, May 7 *****FREE DAY 10am-5pm Gather family and friends, and be our guests for a free day of exciting programs, great art, and beautiful views. Sunday, July 10 *****Historic Gardens Day 1-5pm Free with Museum Admission Nine historic garden sites throughout Connecticut celebrate this second annual Historic Gardens Day. Each site hosts special events and activities. Go to www.flogris.org for more information. Friday, July 29 *****Midsummer Concert 7pm FREE Band to be announced. Enjoy a concert on the banks of the Lieutenant River. There will be plenty of green grass for picnicking. Desserts and beverages available for sale during the concert. Saturday, July 30 ****Old Lyme Midsummer Festival 8am-3pm Festival takes place in the heart of Old Lyme’s historic district and features performances and artist demonstrations, an outdoor art sale, pupp

The Institute for American Indian Studies
Native American Museum and Research Center

Category: Washington Museum near Litchfield Hills, Connecticut
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Description of this Litchfield Hills area Attraction: "The Institute for American Indian Studies is a museum and education & research center dedicated to the study of the indigenous peoples throughout the western hemisphere, particularly those of the Eastern Woodlands."

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