 |
 |
Phelps-Hatheway House and Garden Tour
| Location: | Connecticut, United States |
| Summer Program Date: | 2008-06-07 (Archive) |
| Date Submitted: |
2008-04-25 |
| Announcement ID: |
162145 |
|
|
The Museum of Natural History and Connecticut Landmarks invite you to experience the luxurious lifestyle enjoyed by two eighteenth-century Connecticut Valley families - until their fortunes collapsed - at the Phelps-Hatheway House in Suffield. The house was built in 1761 by wealthy businessman Shem Burbank, a Tory sympathizer who suffered a reversal of fortunes during the American Revolution. The house was bought and lavishly renovated by Oliver Phelps in 1788. Eight years later, Phelps left Suffield, bankrupted by his failed land speculation schemes. The Hatheway family owned the house throughout the 19th century, accumulating an attic full of artifacts that document life during that century.
Connecticut Landmarks staff will lead a tour of the house, which is still furnished with the Hatheway family’s 19th century belongings, and the formal flower gardens. Advance registration required: $15 ($10 for Museum members)
|
Didn't find what you're looking for?
Try our power search! |
Return to the top of this page
Return to announcements home
|
Send comments and questions to H-Net
Webstaff. H-Net reproduces announcements that have been submitted to us as a
free service to the academic community. If you are interested in an announcement
listed here, please contact the organizers or patrons directly. Though we strive
to provide accurate information, H-Net cannot accept responsibility for the text of
announcements appearing in this service. (Administration)
|
|
