Phelps Hatheway House and Garden

Phelps Hatheway House and Garden A wonderful 18th century house museum with its original 1795 wallpaper and restored perennial and herb gardens.

Stroll the grounds, have a picnic in the Summer House, go for a tour - the site is open the second and fourth Saturday of the month from May through October, and by appointment.

✨ Installation Day!Phelps-Hatheway is proud to partner with suffield_schools and the Suffield Historical Society Inc to ...
06/01/2026

✨ Installation Day!

Phelps-Hatheway is proud to partner with suffield_schools and the Suffield Historical Society Inc to present an expansive student exhibition in the Hatheway Barn.

Through a variety of media, students have created thoughtful works that trace our nation’s rich history and celebrate individuals, both well known and lesser known, who have helped shape our community and our country.

Join us on Friday, June 5, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. for this exciting exhibition. A walking tour of historic South Main Street will take place concurrently, offering another opportunity to connect with our past.

Special thanks to the many community partners whose support made this event possible. We look forward to celebrating the creativity and hard work of these talented students!

Is it the weekend yet? ☺️If you're planning your next adventure, Connecticut Landmarks has two exciting walks lined up f...
06/01/2026

Is it the weekend yet? ☺️

If you're planning your next adventure, Connecticut Landmarks has two exciting walks lined up for the 2026 CT Trails Day!

📍 Suffield
In partnership with the Suffield Historical Society Inc and Kent Memorial Library, Suffield, join us for a guided walk exploring the stories of individuals who lived on Suffield's North and South Main Streets but whose histories have too often been forgotten. A reception in the Visitor Center will follow the program.

Learn more: https://ctlandmarks.org/event/trailsdaysuffield/

📍 Hartford
Discover Hartford's historic Main Street with guide Jana Colacino. Updated for 2026, this easy 1.5-mile walking tour travels from the Butler-McCook House & Garden to the G. Fox Building, exploring the city's colonial roots, evolving streetscape, and a portion of the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route.

Learn more at: https://ctlandmarks.org/event/ct-trails-day-historic-main-street-hartford/

PLEASE NOTE CANCELLATIONThe Phelps-Hatheway Peonies Workshop with Debora Reynolds scheduled for Sunday, May 31, has been...
05/27/2026

PLEASE NOTE CANCELLATION

The Phelps-Hatheway Peonies Workshop with Debora Reynolds scheduled for Sunday, May 31, has been cancelled.

Thank you for the wonderful response to this offering and we hope to welcome Debora next year!

MAY thus far💖
05/20/2026

MAY thus far💖

A “new” table setting is in place at the isham_terryhouse for 2027! We look forward to welcoming you to this exquisite ...
05/16/2026

A “new” table setting is in place at the isham_terryhouse for 2027! We look forward to welcoming you to this exquisite property and to sharing the stories of the Roberts, Terry, and Isham families with you!

Open Tour Day at the Isham-Terry House
Sunday, May 17, 1-4pm
https://ctlandmarks.org/properties/isham-terry-house/

The forecast for this coming weekend looks gorgeous!!☀️From a delightful morning in Suffield at the Garden Club’s May Ma...
05/14/2026

The forecast for this coming weekend looks gorgeous!!☀️

From a delightful morning in Suffield at the Garden Club’s May Market, to a fascinating walking tour of Hartford’s Main Street, and ending with a tour of the marvelous isham_terryhouse, a perfect spring sojourn awaits!

For more information on the walking tour, May Markets and other events, please visit us at:
https://ctlandmarks.org/events/

To learn about the Isham-Terry House and to book a tour:
https://ctlandmarks.org/properties/isham-terry-house/

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Magical friends have arrived to Phelps-Hatheway to celebrate the beginning of spring🌸. Can you find them on our property...
05/05/2026

Magical friends have arrived to Phelps-Hatheway to celebrate the beginning of spring🌸.
Can you find them on our property?

Please tag us when you do💕

Many thanks to our gardener, Erin, and her dear girls for setting up a beautiful home!

Hello, Friends!Our Mother’s Day Tea is now SOLD OUT. Thank you for your kind support and to those whom we will miss thi...
04/30/2026

Hello, Friends!

Our Mother’s Day Tea is now SOLD OUT.
Thank you for your kind support and to those whom we will miss this year, we hope to see you in 2027🪻

Visitors to the Butler-McCook House & Garden often admire its remarkable architecture, its serene garden, and the rich s...
04/28/2026

Visitors to the Butler-McCook House & Garden often admire its remarkable architecture, its serene garden, and the rich stories of the four generations who lived here beginning in 1782. Yet beyond these familiar highlights awaits a surprise: a remarkable collection of art. Created and collected by family members over time and during their travels, these works appear in every room, lining the walls, tucked into corners, and offer insights into their deeply rooted creativity and curiosity.

Among the most compelling stories is that of Eliza McCook Roots (1869–1934), eldest daughter of Eliza and Reverend John James McCook. Serving as a missionary in Hankow, China from 1899 until her death, she endured years marked by political upheaval, natural disasters, and failing health. Like her mother, Eliza recorded her experiences through art, filling a sketchbook she shared with her family in Hartford. These early drawings not only capture her exotic new surroundings, but also reflect the artistic tradition passed down through generations.

We invite you to join us this Saturday, May 1, for two special programs celebrating the arts in our capital city:
✨ 10:00 AM–12:00 PM: Explore Hartford’s arts and monuments with Jana Colacino
✨ Beginning at 1:00 PM: Hourly tours of the Butler-McCook House, featuring highlights from its collection
✨ 2:00–3:00 PM: A special tour focused on the home’s art collection

To learn more and reserve your place, please visit:
https://ctlandmarks.org/properties/butler-mccook-house-garden/

Address

55 S Main Street
Suffield, CT
06078

Opening Hours

1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+18606680055

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