Palmer-Warner House

Address
307 Town Street
East Haddam, CT 06423 United States Get Directions
Phone 860.247.8996
Website palmer.warner@ctlandmarks.org

Events at this venue

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  • Pipes & Cider

    Palmer-Warner House 307 Town Street, East Haddam, CT, United States

    At our third annual Pipes & Cider Festival, the rich traditions of Scotland come alive! Enjoy local beverage tastings from Fifth State Distillery and Yankee Cider Co., who will feature a signature “Dunstaffnage” whiskey cider crafted to transport you to the Scottish moors with its hints of Highland peat smoke. Immerse yourself in the stirring sounds of Mystic Pipes and Drums, the Middletown Police Benefit Association (MPBA) Pipes & Drums, and the Moodus Drum & Fife Corps, as well as the art and music of Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle. Bring your friends and test your knowledge with a spirited round of pub trivia and visit the historic crafters village with Big Bear Trading Company, Wedges of Time Coffee and Textiles, and others. Raise a glass, embrace the music, and celebrate the magic of Scotland.

    $15 – $25

  • The Picture of Dorian Gray Read-a-Thon

    Palmer-Warner House 307 Town Street, East Haddam, CT, United States

    Participants are invited to drop in for a chapter and explore interpretive materials that connect Wilde’s world to Frederic Palmer and Howard Metzger’s mid-20th century community. Light refreshments available between reading sessions. Virtual experience available -- please register for details!

    Free

  • Prose, Paradox, & Birthday Cake: An Afternoon for Oscar Wilde

    Palmer-Warner House 307 Town Street, East Haddam, CT, United States

    This special program honors Oscar Wilde’s birthday with an afternoon of literary entertainment featuring readings from his most celebrated works, including his sparkling social comedies and thought-provoking essays. Blue Fire Stage Company will perform, and light refreshments and cocktails will be available.

    $25 – $35

  • Following Death: Cemetery Walk & Talk

    Palmer-Warner House 307 Town Street, East Haddam, CT, United States

    Explore the burial customs, traditions, and superstitions around death in New England from colonial times through the 19th century with Dean Massey, an urban planning researcher from Northeastern University. Following the talk, a short walk to the Warner Cemetery will offer provide an opportunity to examine epitaphs and iconography up close, and engage in a discussion about the rich diversity of New England’s remembrance practices. Tour the first floor of the Palmer-Warner House and join us as we celebrate the end of our season with warm cider and chestnut roasting.

    $10 – $20