The Callander Says April Fools, But I’m Not Kidding Around Portland (Google Maps location) April 1, 2012 This is it, folks. I'm done. There are just far too many town history museums in historic houses in Connecticut. I quit. Checks "Callander" visit date... April Fools! C'mon, now. With our … [Read more...]
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Kellogg Environmental Center
Not Corny or Flakey Derby (Google Maps location) March 24, 2012 Since you lot are undoubtedly smarter than I, you will be sure to visit the Kellogg Environmental Center between May and October. That’s when the Kellogg’s sister museum, located right there is also open. We, on the other hand, visited in … [Read more...]
226. Sharon Audubon Center
Sharon and Sharon Not Alike Sharon (Google Maps location) February 25, 2012 There are a lot of Audubon Centers in Connecticut. Certainly not as many as there are in other states, but we have more than you realize. And, as is always the case with most everything I write about, it's more confusing than you realize … [Read more...]
243. The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
Contemporaneous Contemporaneousness Ridgefield (Google Maps location) November 9, 2012 The Aldrich is a Connecticut Art Trail site You may find it difficult to believe, but the Aldrich is probably in my top 15 or 20 favorite museums in Connecticut. For one, I’m an unabashed fan of contemporary art (usually), … [Read more...]
David Scott House
“Do You Like Old Maps?”... “Mmm-hm” Ridgefield (Google Maps location) June 27, 2017 Now, you’d think this historic house would provide one of the better town history experiences in the state. After all, it’s a lovely old colonial in wealthy Ridgefield. Spoiler Alert: it does not. The David Scott house mainly … [Read more...]
353. Kouros Sculpture Center
Rain Sculpted Ridgefield (Google Maps location) May 25, 2017 One of my favorite sub-sub categories of museums is outdoor sculpture gardens. We have several here in Connecticut and all of them are under the radar. Most are appointment only places and the hands-down best one is only open once per year - Hogpen Hill … [Read more...]
Suffield Firemen’s Museum
I Spit Hot Fire Suffield (Google Maps location) March 2013 Connecticut museum visit #249. Did you know that there are something like 10 fire museums in Connecticut? Ansonia, Bethel, Bristol, Colchester, East Windsor, Manchester, Portland, Rocky Hill, Winchester... and Suffield. Now, I have no clue … [Read more...]
370. Aspinock Historical Society Museum
Nock, Nock, Who's There? Putnam (Google Maps location) August 13, 2017 Unless you live in Putnam, or have some deep ties to the town, I'll put it out there... you needn't visit the Aspinock Historical Society. I did, because I "had" to because eleven years ago I decided to start a blog for which I visit every … [Read more...]
343. Putnam’s Art Galleries & Fairy Doors
Chocolate Toilets and Butt Cheeks Putnam (Google Maps location) February 11 & August 13, 2017 Q. What’s the best way to engage a 5-year old at a succession of art galleries? A. Chocolate toilets and butt cheeks. It’s simple, really. And thankfully, the town of Putnam dutifully... doodyfully?... came … [Read more...]
Old Town Hall Museum
Shakin' All Over Enfield (Google Maps location) June 2017 CT museum visit #359. I am confident in saying that The Old Town Hall Museum is the crown jewel of Enfield. One could argue that the LEGO North American headquarters is the true gem in town, but it’s not exactly open to everyone... and moved to Boston … [Read more...]
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