Phelps-Hatheway House in its patriotic glory.
May is blooming with excitement at the Phelps-Hatheway House and Garden! After the cold and icy winter, we are ready to embrace all that spring has to offer. Stroll the gardens to see what’s emerging from a long winter nap and take inspiration from the new plants added to the herb and perennial beds. Stop by the Visitor Center to learn about Connecticut Landmarks’ exquisite houses and each site’s programs and events for 2025.
We have a special season planned for you at Phelps-Hatheway, our exquisite landmark on Suffield’s South Main Street! Returning to the historic Pine Room on Saturday, May 10 at 2 p.m. is our popular Mother’s Day Tea. Gather those near and dear to you for a delightful afternoon featuring sweets and savories expertly prepared by Chef Renee Scharoff of Blonde on the Run catering. We’ll pour ample cups of Harney and Sons teas and explain the role that tea played during the Revolution. After you’ve sipped to your heart’s content, step into the museum interiors to hear the stories of those who called our site home for thousands of years. To preserve the integrity of the Pine Room and our historic House, the tea and tours will be limited to 25 guests. For more information and to reserve your space, please visit us at https://ctlandmarks.org/properties/phelps-hatheway-house-garden/.
Suffield Garden Club’s beloved harbinger of spring, the 47th annual May Market returns to the Hatheway barn, lawn and museum entrance on Saturday, May 17 from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Whether you’re looking for a fine selection of annuals (geraniums!), perennials, garden accessories, tools, handmade jewelry, tasty treats, nature photography and more from local artisans, this is the event for you! Celebrate the opening of the Visitor Center art gallery with an exhibition by garden painter Gina Trusiewcz and browse the petite but colorful gift shop stocked with books, tea and gifts for all ages.
Keep the floral vibes going inside the Phelps-Hatheway House Museum with a special horticulture-themed tour of the historic interiors. Join our interpreters as we explore the unique connection between garden and interior design throughout the centuries. Tours begin at 10 a.m. and repeat hourly until 3 p.m.
At the Phelps-Hatheway House and Garden there is so much to discover and learn right here in the center of town! We hope to meet you there!
Phelps-Hatheway House and Garden
55 South Main Street, Suffield
(860) 668-0055
https://ctlandmarks.org/properties/phelps-hatheway-house-garden/