We followed our hearts and proudly opened Heartstone Farm and Winery's family-owned and operated doors in 2017. We are proud to make locally hand-crafted wines while committing to environmental protection and sustainable agriculture. Walt, Nancy, and our faithful Australian cattle dog Rupert would love to meet and share our wine with you, your family, and friends! (Curated content from www.heartstonewinery.com)
We're a non-profit 501(c)(3) dedicated to the preservation of Eastern Connecticut's historic railroad. (Curated content from www.cteastrrmuseum.org)
At the Nathan Hale Homestead, it is 1776, and a war for independence is underway. Learn how members of the Hale family supported the war effort by gathering supplies, helping their neighbors, and serving in the Continental Army. (Curated content from ctlandmarks.org)
The Robert K. Wickware Planetarium is a 50-seat facility used for teaching astronomy courses, as well as a popular site for public and private star shows. The planetarium is named for Dr. Robert K. Wickware, Eastern faculty member for 33 years and an active member of the community. He was “an enthusiastic advocate for teaching children the wonder of science.” (Curated content from www.easternct.edu)
Blackledge Country Club is a 36-hole public golf course nestled in the scenic Connecticut countryside. We feature two distinct 18-hole layouts: Anderson’s Glen, known as “The Old Course”, was designed by architect Geoffrey Cornish and opened in 1963. Gilead Highlands, known by many as “The New Course”, was designed by architect Mark Mungeam and opened in the Spring of 2000. (Curated content from www.blackledgecc.net)
Tallwood is an 18 hole course featuring your choice of four tee placements sure to meet or challenge anyone’s playing level. Tallwood also boast one of the best public practice facilities in the state. Enjoy our two large putting greens, a chipping/bunker area with a target green and a large driving range. Private and group lessons as well as multi-day instructional camps are available through our PGA professional. (Curated content from www.tallwoodcountryclub.com)
The Chanticlair Golf Course is a 9 hole golf facility that lies amid scenic New England vistas in Colchester, CT. The course gives the golfer a feeling that is not found anywhere else in the country outside of Colchester golf, particularly on the well-known fourth hole, which features a challenging island green. (Curated content from www.chanticlair.com)
The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry is one of America’s hidden treasures—a superb collection of over 2,500 puppets from all over the world; an archive of books, manuscripts, posters, drawings, audio-visual materials and photographs all covering the history of puppetry. It is also the new home of the Puppeteers of America’s Audio-Visual Collection: the largest collection of videotapes, films, and other media about puppetry in the United States. (Curated content from bimp.uconn.edu)
Natural history collections are a library of physical and biological data that scientists and scholars use to better understand our world. At the Connecticut State Museum of Natural History, collections are important educational tools that help us share research and scholarship with students and the general public. (Curated content from mnh.uconn.edu)
Located on 130 acres of lush, rolling hills, Twin Hills Country Club offers great rural golf yet it is convenient to our Capital City of Hartford and The University of Connecticut. Twin Hills offers a beautiful setting with the country charm of stone walls, a covered bridge and its signature stone bridge located on hole #3. Come join us at Twin Hills and become part of the family! (Curated content from www.twinhillscountryclub.com)