Connecticut Landmarks facts for kids
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| Established | 1936 |
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| Location | 59 S. Prospect Street, Hartford, CT 06106 |
Connecticut Landmarks is a special group that helps save and take care of old, important houses in Connecticut. They make sure these historic homes are kept safe and can be visited by people. Their main office is in Hartford. This group started in 1936. Back then, it was called the Antiquarian & Landmarks Society. They are also part of a bigger group called the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience.
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Historic Homes You Can Visit
Connecticut Landmarks looks after many interesting old houses. Some of these homes are open for you to explore. Others are used as offices or are being prepared for visitors.
- Amasa Day House in Moodus
- Amos Bull House in Hartford
- Bellamy-Ferriday House and Garden in Bethlehem
- Butler-McCook House & Garden in Hartford
- Buttolph–Williams House in Wethersfield, Connecticut - This house is cared for with the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum.
- Joshua Hempsted House in New London
- Nathaniel Hempsted House in New London
- Isham-Terry House in Hartford
- Forge Farm in Stonington
- Nathan Hale Homestead in Coventry - This home was given to the group in 1945.
- Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden in Suffield
- Palmer-Warner House in East Haddam
Image Gallery
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Nathan Hale Homestead in Coventry, CT
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Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden (Bethlehem, CT)
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Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden in Suffield, CT
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Phelps-Hatheway House Interior
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Joshua Hempsted House in New London, CT
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Nathaniel Hempsted House in New London, CT
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Butler-McCook House in Hartford, CT
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Isham-Terry House in Hartford, CT
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Amos Bull House in Hartford, CT
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Buttolph–Williams House in Wethersfield, CT
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Amasa Day House in East Haddam, CT
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Palmer-Warner House in East Haddam, CT
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Forge Farm in Stonington, CT
Places They Used to Own
Over many years, Connecticut Landmarks (and before that, the Antiquarian and Landmarks Society) has received historic sites. Some of these places have been sold or given to other groups. Here are a few examples:
- Avery Copp House in Groton
- Richard Mansfield House in Ansonia
- Charles Boardman Smith House (Upjohn House) in Hartford
Making Sure Everything is Done Right
In 2018, some questions were raised about how certain historic properties were being managed. The state's attorney general's office looked into these concerns. They wanted to make sure Connecticut Landmarks was following all the rules for the properties they cared for.
In 2019, the attorney general's office shared their findings. They said that Connecticut Landmarks had not misused any money. They did suggest some ways Connecticut Landmarks could improve how they manage their properties and follow the wishes of people who donated them. Connecticut Landmarks agreed to make these recommended changes. The attorney general's office said they appreciated the group's help during the review.
