Merwinsville Hotel Restoration

06/17/2026

The Merwinsville Hotel is excited that we were one of three organizations to be awarded a grant from the newly established Charles Beach Barlow Fund by Preservation Connecticut. This will be used to replace the building gutters.

Preservation Connecticut Announces the 2026 Historic Preservation Matching Grant Recipients of the Charles Beach Barlow Fund by Preservation CT | Jun 3, 2026 | Funding, Press Preservation Connecticut is excited to announce the first award winners of a new grant fund made possible by a generous donat...

06/16/2026

Join us for our 250th celebratory art show opening reception! We'll be enjoying home-made strawberry shortcake, so you won't want to miss it. And wait until you see all the terrific artwork celebrating 250 years of the USA! Be sure to save the date for Sunday, June 28, from 2 - 4 pm at the historic Merwinsville Hotel (1 Browns Forge Road, Gaylordsville, CT 06755)

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06/08/2026

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06/04/2026

This special art show, featuring works created on the theme of America's 250 years, opens with a strawberry shortcake reception on Sunday, June 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. Artwork will remain on display throughout the summer during the Hotel's summer tours (2 - 4 pm on Sundays in July and August.) This is a free event. Please be sure to RSVP to [email protected]

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05/25/2026

Save the Date of Sunday, June 28! The Merwinsville Hotel in Gaylordsville is offering a special summer art show to Celebrate 250 Years of America. The show will be on display all summer on Sunday afternoons during the Hotel’s summer tours. Visitors will be asked to vote on the People’s Choice Award. An end-of-show celebration will be held Sept. 11 at the Hotel’s Annual Meeting.

Work is being sought from artists in three different mediums: painting/drawing; photography and mixed media. The mixed media category is broad to encourage a variety of submissions. Deadline for submission is June 1. We've had a number of wonderful entries already! See the online registration form for artists here: https://www.merwinsvillehotel.org/events/registration.php?regevent=2

04/26/2026

Final day to attend the 9th annual Spring Arts and Fine Crafts show at the historic 1842 railroad hotel in Gaylordsville, CT. Don't miss out! Questions? Call 860.350.4443.

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04/26/2026

Sunday is the final day of the Spring Show at the Merwinsville Hotel. Make sure to visit and check out all that is for sale. Special thanks to WTNH News 8 for the coverage of 8 Things to Do this weekend! Merwinsville Hotel is No. 6: https://www.wtnh.com/on-air/8-things-to-do/8-things-to-do-this-weekend-waterfront-views-tasty-food-spooky-entertainment/

04/25/2026

Visit the Merwinsville Hotel in Gaylordsville CT Saturday and Sunday to see the work of 80 artisans!

04/25/2026

04/24/2026

LAST WEEKEND of the Spring Show at the Merwinsville Hotel in Gaylordsville, CT. Visit today (Friday), Saturday or Sunday 10 am-5 pm, and see the work of artisans Terry Tougas and Jeanne Steers. Everything on the first floor is for sale and a portion of the proceeds benefit the historic Hotel. You’ll find a wide variety of gifts - perfect for Mother’s Day!