Submitted by Haddam Historical Society
(June 3, 2024) — On June 22, 2024, the Haddam Historical Society will host “Beyond the Garden Gate” from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tour six beautiful, historic homes in Haddam and Higganum each with a special outdoor space and a fascinating history. Included are the Smith Clark House, Irving Valentine Dickinson House and the James Walkley Farm (photo above). Also featured is a historic cape once the home of a cooper, and “Beside the Point,” a stunning property on the Connecticut River.
Tour headquarters is at the Thankful Arnold House Museum, which contains one of Connecticut’s Historic Gardens featuring more than fifty varieties of herbs used for dyeing, cooking and medicine. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 the day of the tour.
Visit www.haddamhistory.org for more information or to purchase tickets.
Photo provided by Haddam Historical Society.
