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Pipes & Cider Event Canceled
Thank you for your interest in Pipes & Cider at the Palmer-Warner House, originally scheduled for Saturday, September 12. Unfortunately, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the program due to circumstances beyond our control. Any tickets purchased have been refunded to the original forms of payment. Please see your email for information, or call Shaelyn Amaio at 860-247-8996 x 12 if you have any questions.
The Palmer-Warner House will still be open for tours at 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm on Saturday, September 12. It promises to be a beautiful day to explore the property, and you can visit our friends at Yankee Cider Co. at their tap room just down the road from the house.
Vandalism at the Nathan Hale Homestead
On Monday, August 3, 2026, Connecticut Landmarks staff discovered that the Nathan Hale Homestead had been broken into, burglarized, and vandalized. Further investigation showed these acts extended to the Hale family barns and the barn used by the Coventry Farmers’ Market, held weekly on the grounds. In addition to cash and objects stolen from the property, some materials were stripped from appliances and infrastructure with the apparent intention of being sold.
“The Nathan Hale Homestead is a beloved community gathering spot and historic asset, celebrating the 250th anniversary of its construction this year,” remarked Robert Brock, Connecticut Landmarks’ Executive Director. “It is disappointing that these acts were undertaken just as a significant restoration project is returning the home to pristine condition.”
In reviewing security footage, suspects are seen disabling cameras between 9:30 and 10:30 pm on Sunday, August 2. If you have any information or have recently seen anything suspicious on the property, please reach out to the Coventry Police Department’s anonymous tips line at 860-742-2400.
Connecticut Landmarks is raising money for repairs and security upgrades. If you would like to support this work, please donate at this link: www.ctlandmarks.org/HaleHelpers
Preservation Updates
Preservation Work Underway at the Nathan Hale Homestead
We look forward to welcoming you to the Nathan Hale Homestead. This year, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the house’s construction. For several months beginning in April, the house and outbuildings will undergo significant preservation work led by Valley Restoration LLC, including window restoration, exterior painting, roof repairs, and more. Our team is working hard to ensure that the visitor experience will not be negatively impacted. Programs will continue as planned, but you may see work vehicles and scaffolding on site, and tradespeople may be working during your visit. Our primary concern is for the safety of our visitors, and all precautions are being taken to ensure that. Thank you for your patience as we undertake this important preservation work.
18th-Century Réveillon Wallpaper Conservation Techniques with Studio TKM Associates
Last week, Connecticut Landmarks’ Marketing & Communications Manager, Olivia, met with the conservators from Studio TKM Associates to discover more about conservation techniques used on the Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden’s 18th-century Réveillon wallpaper. In this video, the conservation team shares insights into 18th-century wallpaper-making techniques, discusses the importance of using the electromagnetic spectrum and digital microscopes along with their work with Dr. Erin Mysak from Harvard University, and explores a brief history of the Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden!
With support from the National Park Service’s Save America’s Treasures, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and generous donors, we have reached 90% of our fundraising goal for this conservation project and hope you will consider a donation this giving season to help us reach the final 10%!
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