April 27, 1 to 3 p.m.—Community Workshop

Huntington Homestead Museum hosts a community workshop with The Last Green Valley entitled "Your Voice, Your Vision," a conversation to discuss the future of our region's historic and cultural resources found here in The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor. Give your opinion on where goals should be focused. Tour available. RSVP to Kyle Gregoire (860) 774-3300. Free, donations appreciated.

May 4, 11:15 a.m.—Unveiling Nancy's Bedchamber

Spiritual Ceremony to honor Nancy, who is listed in Nathaniel Huntington's 1767 will as his Negro slave. As New England also had slaves, a 1 p.m. program on diversity in the colonial time period will commence.

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.—Tours of Samuel Huntington's birthplace. Free admission, donations accepted.

May 18, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.—Open House

Free admission, donations appreciated.

June 1, 1 to 3 p.m.—Time to Plant the Garden

Learn about what was planted for the family and farm in colonial Connecticut. Talk with Angela Fichter from the Daughters of the American Revolution in our new "old" garden.

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.—Tours of Samuel Huntington's birthplace. Admission $5, members and children 12 and under free.

June 8, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.—CT Open House Day: Cousin Jedediah Huntington Visits Scotland

Breakfast is being served on the 18th century farm for the "Huntingtons" when their friendly cousin stops by in this living history demo. Tours of the circa 1720 homestead. Event sponsored by Windham Region Chamber of Commerce. Free admission, donations appreciated.

June 15, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.—Open House

Free admission, donations appreciated.

July 6—The Homestead Celebrates our Liberty and Independence!

11 a.m.—Professional artist demonstrates calligraphy at its eighteenth-century finest. Help sign the Declaration of Independence with quill and ink!

1 p.m.—Learn about the lives of the four Connecticut signers of the Declaration of Independence. Tours available. Free admission, donations accepted.

July 20, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.—Open House

Free admission, donations appreciated.

August 3, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.—Open House

Free admission, donations appreciated.

August 17, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.—Open House

Free admission, donations appreciated.

September 7, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.—Open House

Free admission, donations appreciated.

September 21, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.—Open House

Free admission, donations appreciated.

September 28, 1 p.m.—Eastern Connecticut, Hot Bed of the Revolution

Enjoy a talk given by Dayne Rugh, President of the Society of the Founders of Norwich/Leffingwell House Museum, and Director of Education at the Slater Memorial Museum. Tours available. $5 per person, members free.

October 5, 1 p.m.—Samuel Huntington, a Liaison with the Farmers

Mark Sheldon, a former Sheldon's Horse 2nd Continental Light Dragoons Sergeant and current farmer, enlightens on the connection between Governor Jonathan Trumbull and Patriot Samuel Huntington collaborating with Connecticut farmers for the Glorious Cause. Tours available. $5 per person, members free.

October 19, 1 p.m.—Did the Whigs Wear Wigs? The History of our Political Parties in the United States

Beverly York, history professor and local historian, gives an illustrated presentation on the beginnings of our political parties accompanied by historical campaign posters and political cartoons. $5 per person, members free.

November 9, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.—A Colonial Connecticut Thanksgiving, 1786

Governor Samuel Huntington's 1786 Thanksgiving Proclamation states that the day be observed with praise, prayer, and "the voice of melody." Come back to the Third Society of Windham where "no servile labor may be performed this day." Traditional food dishes will be discussed as "the family" partakes of their period meal including pompon pie. A needy neighbor may come calling for Indian meal; a weary traveler may need victuals. Harness your coursers! Event sponsored by the Windham Region Chamber of Commerce. $7 per person, members and children 12 and under free.

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