Third Thursday Street Fests. Promoting dancing in the streets.
It’s Third Thursday season in Willimantic again! Third Thursday Street Fests kick off this week – May 16 is the first – and Main Street will be filled to capacity with revelers, tourists and locals alike. It’s a sure sign of summer. Our region loves this party, which has food, music, people, live performers and local artists. Downtown Willimantic...
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New Program. Eastern Connecticut’s rich mill history is ready for you to explore.
Driving into Willimantic over the famous Frog Bridge one is surrounded by America’s industrial history. Note that those elegantly perched frogs are sitting atop thread spools. Willimantic was once a thriving textile mill city, home to American Thread, and the buildings that once housed the industry still stand today. According to the Windham Textile...
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Historical homes, unveiled. Behind Stonington’s Doors, Saturday, Oct. 6.
We’re always talking about history around here. And the best part is, behind every historical story is a cool new way to tell it. This weekend is no different. If you’re in the Mystic area, you’ll want to clear your Saturday for Behind Stonington’s Doors, a tour of some of Stonington village’s most lovely historic homes. If you can’t make it Saturday,...
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Civil War Living History, this weekend at Roseland Cottage.
Visit eastern Connecticut’s Quiet Corner Sept. 22-23, 2012 for a trip into history. Roseland Cottage in Woodstock will host their annual Civil War Living History Weekend, with hands-on activities, demonstrations and presentations geared to help visitors experience what life was like during that time in our past. Artillery demos, marching and drills, presentations...
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A must-have trail-guide to making the most of our region’s Farmer’s Markets.
There is a new way to find fresh, locally grown foods at farmers’ markets while exploring some of central and eastern Connecticut’s most unique and charming places. A new Farmers’ Market Trail links ten destination farmers markets and the kinds of things “farmers’ market fans” generally enjoy seeing and doing like farm-to-table restaurants,...
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A full day of freebies. Annual Connecticut Open House Day is June 9.
We have it all around here – art, history, food, wine, fun. And during the 8th Annual Connecticut Open House Day, we’re showcasing it. During Open House Day on Saturday, June 9, 2012 many of the tourism attractions the state is known for are offering FREE or discounted admission or displaying special exhibits and offering gifts or other cool and free...
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A garden of treasures. GardenFest at Florence Griswold Museum, June 1-10.
The gardens at the Florence Griswold Museum are worthy of celebration, combining nature, beauty, history and art in a picturesque setting. The fourth annual GardenFest event runs from June 1-10 and will offer not only a glimpse into the recreated historical gardens, but family activities, events and demonstrations. Visitors can tour the grounds inhabited by artists...
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Get crackin.’ It’s Memorial Day weekend and Mystic Seaport’s Lobster Days are here again.
For a true New England experience, right down to the bib, take in Mystic Seaport and their annual Lobster Days this Memorial Day weekend. There is nothing like strolling the Seaport grounds on a sunny day and it IS looking like Mother Nature will be kind. Your meal will be picnic style alongside the Mystic River. Enjoy a cruise on the water before or after as...
Continue ReadingConnecticut’s Office of Tourism unveils new campaign and video.
Connecticut. Still Revolutionary. Yesterday the Connecticut ‘s Office of Tourism unveiled its first video and accompanying ad campaign. You may have seen some of it during the ball game or online. If you haven’t had a chance to check it out, take a peek. Recognize any Mystic Country places? For more on this campaign and all there is to do in Connecticut,...
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Victorian Days are here again. Visit Willimantic for a glimpse of the good old days.
A healthy dose of nostalgia for the old days can be whetted with a visit to the 14th annual Victorian Days in Willimantic, May 31-June 3. Every year, the Willimantic Victorian Neighborhood Association opens Victorian-style homes in Willimantic and South Windham for tours. This year, tours of local historic churches have been added to the lineup on Saturday only. The...
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