Celebrate Connecticut Open House Day in Hartford County 2024

COME FOR A TOUR, Sat June 8th...

Would you like to enter a schoolhouse built in 1796 (when George Washington was President) and ring the belfry bell? Play children's games (ring toss & hoop rolling) from the 1800s & learn about this Bloomfield treasure?

The Old Farm School is located at 153 School Street, at the corner of Park Avenue.
 

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Learn about the history of this oldest-surviving English settlement site. Family-friendly Scavenger Hunts, Guided and Drop-In Tours. ALL Tours begin at 10:00am | 11:00am | 12:00pm; Drop-Ins are Welcome!

Located in the former Peck Library building, the museum celebrates local history with creative displays that include stone artifacts left by indigenous people,  the beginning of the tinware industry and the Yankee Peddler, Berlin Iron Bridge Company,  Simeon North's pistols, Olcott Cheney clocks, the brick industry,  Prentice Zippers, American Paper Goods, the old Berlin Train Station, and The Leatherman.  We, also, have 19th century artwork and needlework.  Currently highlighting our Wide Awake lantern carried in Abe Lincoln's campaign, and an award winning film on the black soldiers from Berlin who fought in the Civil War.  The museum was added to the Freedom Trail this May.

Join us for a special exhibit honoring Bristol's schools and their history, including the opening of the Principal's office in Bristol's first high school.

The Burlington Historical Society will be welcoming visitors for guided tours of the Elton Tavern and Center Schoolhouse, both of which are historic landmarks located in the center of rural Burlington, CT.

Volunteers from the 1636 Heritage Partnership open the 1807 Meeting House sanctuary for self-guided tours. Learn more about nearly 400 years of history and view stained glass windows surrounded by the architecture of the church

10% off canoe, kayak, paddle board and bike rentals from 10am-1pm.

Free admission all day, for all ages, to our Museum exhibitions and the Inspire Center.

Everyone Pays Kids' Price: Enjoy a full day of family fun; everyone pays kids' price for General Admission all day long. Experience 165 hands-on exhibits, including our brand new traveling exhibition, Science Fiction Science Future, at an amazing price!

Free admission for Connecticut residents between 10am-2pm.

It's Game Day at Connecticut's Old State House! Join us for fun historic games, new games, and games full of Connecticut history. Connecticut's Old State House is open 12-4 PM with free admission.

A 200-million-year-old fossil trackway, nature trails, arboretum, and interactive exhibits bring the Mesozoic era to life. Explore a paleontological museum and enjoy the outdoors...all in one trip. The Park features over 750 early Jurassic dinosaur footprints - one of the largest dinosaur track sites in North America - preserved in place inside the museum, alongside exhibits about dinosaurs, fossils, and Connecticut geology.

Expressions Pottery Workshop is a co-operative ceramic studio with 32 members who collectively run all aspects of the studio. Members enjoy 24 hour access to our fully functional pottery studio. The studio boasts ten potter's wheels, an oversized slab roller, an extruder, personal cubbies, a wide variety of glazes, and an electric and gas kiln. Members may show and sell their work in our gallery as well as at other events scheduled throughout the year. All members assist in running the studio, which includes firing kilns, making glazes, covering the gallery, etc. Working as a co-operative, we provide each other with ongoing studio support as well as a community of peers which offers encouragement to each potter to work independently at their own pace.  We also have classes and a gallery.

Visit the Galleries @ WORK_SPACE for the opening of "Cogs & Canvas: A Steampunk Art Extravaganza." Located on Main Street in Manchester, we offer a vibrant showcase of creativity within a historic setting. Enjoy live music, create your own masterpiece at our interactive art station, and explore diverse artworks across our 3 galleries and shop. With ample free parking and nearby dining, it's the perfect cultural outing in the heart of the downtown.

Come visit Happy's and play golf in our judgement free facility.

Use the code OPENHOUSE24 to get 50% off your simulator rental when you play on June 8th for CT's Open House Day. Our indoor golf simulators are typically $50/hour (includes up to 6 players, rental clubs & thousands of courses to choose from). Take advantage and book a tee time today!

For more information, visit our website or call us! 860-916-9539.

The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center will be participating in the 20th annual Connecticut Open House Day "state-wide celebration of art, history, and family education"  Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. The museum is offering FREE self-guided, first floor, walk-through tours of the historic Harriet Beecher Stowe House.

Additionally, we are hosting a Lawn Party for community to come and enjoy the green space.

Hartford Taste Festival is a celebration of the Food, Music, Art and Community that makes our Capital City vibrant and fun. Admission is free!
33 Restaurants, 29 Musical Acts, and numerous LIVE Artists on site for this 2 - Day Festival free to the public on June 7-8 on Pratt & Trumbull Streets in Downtown Hartford from 12-9p.
 

Open between 1 & 4 pm. Visitors will receive a guided tour of the 1761 Makens Bemont House. They can also see the 1850 Burnham Blacksmith Shop and 1821 Goodwin Schoolhouse. Complimentary brochures are available and post cards and stationary will be half price

The Hungerford Nature Center provides science and environmental programs, birthday parties, special events, camps, interactive STEAM exhibits, a playground, a pond, 27 acres of forested habitat with walking trails and is home to a variety of domestic and wild animals.

Offering free tours of the Kellogg-Eddy House Museum from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This Georgian Colonial home is located at 679 Willard Avenue (CT Rt. 173) in Newington, CT 06111. It features finely restored period rooms highlighting the history of the town. This house is the Town Museum and will be open free of charge on Open House Day, 2024. Presented by the Newington Historical Society & Trust and its members, it is rarely open except by appointment. Any questions call 860-666-7118 or email [email protected]

FREE HISTORICAL TOURS of this unique memorial - the ONLY one built by Survivors of the Battle of Iwo Jima.  10am to 2pm.
Address: 1 Iwo Jima Way, New Britain CT
 

Saturday, June 8th from 11:00 - 3:00 Lawn Party!

Gather your friends and family, pack your blankets and snacks, and get ready for a day full of excitement!  Enjoy dancing, music,  sweet treats and hot dogs, free museum tours, lawn games, art activities, and more! 

FREE TO ATTEND
All ages welcome!

The Museums on the Green is the home of the East Windsor Historical Society and offers 6 buildings (and several barns)  to explore, including a schoolhouse, probate court, barber shop, and more!

New Britain's "Hardware City" collection:  Hand and machine tools, kitchen & household appliances, builders hardware, 200+ years of innovation and manufacturing. 

SPECIAL!: Stanley Rule & Level 1880s repro. poster - One to family or group with admission.
 

FREE Admission from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and one free coffee per visitor until 2:30 p.m.

The Youth Museum offers programs for children and families as well as hands on exhibits and play areas.

On June 8th from 1:00pm-4:00pm, visit the Noah Webster House for FREE! Our museum teachers will lead you through a tour of WebsterΓÇÖs East Garden to explore how herbs were used for flavoring food, making medicine, fragrances and insecticides. Create a lavender sachet to take home with you.

CT Open House Day celebrations will feature nature programming and take place in Wood Memorial Library, Nowashe Village, and Station 43 Wildlife Sanctuary  Enjoy bird walks, family friendly crafts & activities and learn about Connecticut's varied environment and wildlife from local experts including a Master Wildlife Conservationist and a certified arborist. This event is FREE however donations are encouraged and appreciated. We hope to see you!

Connecticut's only underground experience, offers visitors the opportunity to explore 300 years of history with modern relevance. Old New-Gate is recongnized as the Nation's first chartered copper mine and first state prison. Today visitors can explore the prison ruins/exhibits and take a tour of the copper mine that once housed incarcerated people. Admission is FREE on CT Open House Day!

Opportunity to visit the remains of the first glass factory in CT and the only one in the northeast still standing.

Prominent tobacco farming family house at 265 Main St., East Hartford. Home moved from the banks of the CT river. First floor decorated to 1850s with original furnishings. Beautiful rose garden in full bloom. Tours given by Al Brewer, 10th generation Brewer family member. Free, but donations appreciated. Free pin given.  Hours 10-2+.

Stone Age Rock Gym will be offering PWYC Day on June 8th. PWCY, or "Pay What You Can" allows anyone to check-out indoor rock climbing on their budget. The PWYC option applies to Day Pass and Gear Rental options.

There are no age restrictions, although we do recommend climbing for ages 6 through adult. Reservations are not required. Walk-ins are welcome. Every person in the facility must complete a Visitor Agreement.

On Saturday, June 8th, as part of CT OPEN HOUSE DAY, bring the family to one of Connecticut's gems - the American Clock & Watch Museum located at 100 Maple Street in Bristol. Enjoy FREE admission all day, and special activities for all ages. Listen to the ticking and chiming of the clocks, take part in one of the scavenger hunts, enjoy the sundial garden, and get an up-close look at what makes a clock tick with a repair person in the clock shop. Curious about a vintage watch you own? For a $10 fee, you can chat about it with Micah Tasker of The Vintage Watchman, who will be at the museum from 1:00-3:00. In addition to these activities, visitors will want to check out the two new exhibitsΓÇöSeth Thomas: Clocks for Every Need and 70 Objects for 70 Years. These are just a few highlights that the museum has in store for this special statewide celebration! 

For more information, visit http://www.clockandwatchmuseum.org or call 860-583-6070
 

We will be offering a FREE Bristol Bazaar Tote Bag with purchase to the first 20 customers who mention celebrating the CT Open House Day!

FREE Admission for everyone to the Carousel Museum. Carousel rides for children are just $1 each!

Free admission to The Mark Twain House & Museum.

Join us for a day filled with connection, exploration, and history for Connecticut Open House Day!  Families can delve into their roots with free family tree printables (while supplies last). Our genealogist will be here to guide you, sharing insights and unraveling mysteries of your ancestry. Guests can also tour our beloved library, browse our eclectic furniture collection, and visit our Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. We also have several unpublished books chronicling Simsbury's history and yearbooks brimming with nostalgia, waiting to be discovered.

It's a great day at the Lutz Children's Museum in Manchester! Connecticut Open House Day means it's Truck Day at the Lutz. Bring the kids because Admission is FREE and the big trucks will be outside of the museum from 12 noon to 3 p.m.

Tour displays covering the full history of human communications from pre-electronics era through the 1980s.  Displays include radio, TV, motion picture, telegraph, teletype, telephone all the way up to personal computers.

Stop by the Wethersfield Museum at the Keeney Memorial. 

Cultural Center (200 Main Street) to see Castle on the Cove: The CT State Prison in Wethersfield and Legendary People, Ordinary Lives. Wethersfield Historical Society's Hurlbut-Dunham House (212 Main Street) and the Cove Warehouse will also be open for tours from 12-4pm. Refrigerator magnets featuring our historic sites will be offered as a free gift.