Field trip to the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Gardens, Bethlehem, CT
Tue, May 21
|Bethlehem
Join us for a visit to the Bellamy-Ferriday House in Bethlehem, CT which shares many similarities to MH! A beautiful, historic home and gardens preserved by a 20th century woman. In their case, Caroline Ferriday, in ours, Bertha Mather. Incl. ride, tour & lunch at the historic 1754 House, Woodbury.
Time & Location
May 21, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Bethlehem, 9 Main St N, Bethlehem, CT 06751, USA
About the event
The Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden started its life as the Bellamy Manse, built by Reverend Joseph Bellamy. A preacher of great renown, Bellamy traveled throughout New England preaching the message of the First Great Awakening. His writings were published in New York, Boston, and Scotland. He built the house in two stages, beginning in 1754 and finishing in 1767 as his family, theological seminary, and stature grew. The property increased to 100 acres and was owned by his family for a century.
In 1912, New Yorkers Henry and Eliza Ferriday purchased the property as a summer residence for themselves and their only child Caroline. Beginning when she was 9 years old, Caroline Ferriday spent 78 summers on the property. The Ferriday family updated the house with modern amenities such as heat, electricity, and plumbing. Eliza and Caroline designed a formal parterre garden which features historic roses, peonies, lilacs, and numerous…
Tickets
Member
Includes ride, tour and lunch at the historic 1754 house in Woodbury, CT on the way home.
$55.00
+$1.38 ticket service fee
Sale endedNon member
Includes ride, tour and lunch at the historic 1754 house in Woodbury, CT.
$65.00
+$1.63 ticket service fee
Sale ended