Glebe House Museum & The Gertrude Jekyll Garden

06/22/2026

Check out our Summer Newsletter!
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Email from The Glebe House Museum Upcoming events and activities The Glebe's Gleanings Newsletter Summer at the Glebe 2026 Connecticut Historic Gardens Day Sunday, June 28th Garden Tours & Plant Sale

06/21/2026

Connecticut Historic Gardens Day is back Sunday, June 28 at Glebe House Museum! 🌿 Join guided tours of the Jekyll Garden 9:00 AM–Noon, museum open house and self-guided garden tours Noon–4:00 PM, plus a plant sale, museum shop, chance to win a framed & signed poster, and light refreshments. Free admission — donations gratefully accepted. Rain or shine. Learn more: https://wix.to/tJ02KLy

Join us for CT Historic Gardens Day on Sunday, June 28th, for garden tours, a plant sale, an open house, and more... Schedule: 9:00 am - Noon: Guided Tours of the Jekyll Garden Noon - 4:00 pm: Museum Open House, Self-Guided Tours of the Jekyll GardenAll Day: Plant Sale, Museum Shop and Main Floor Op...

06/20/2026

🌿 A Wonderful Visit to the Glebe House! 🌿 Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming a tour group courtesy of of 37 educators from the University of Rhode Island to the Glebe House Museum and Garden. They toured our historic house and beautiful garden and were especially impressed by the colonial furnishings and the amazing fact of how many people once lived in the house! The group also enjoyed learning about the fascinating history of the garden and were intrigued by the exciting transformation it is currently undergoing.
If you have a small group that would like to tour the house and garden, we’d love to host you! 📧 Email us at [email protected]

06/19/2026

A lovely History Day thank you from the 5th grade students at Mitchell Elementary School! Happy Summer to you all.

06/19/2026

Wishing the 5th Grade Students of Mitchell Elementary School a very happy summer vacation. We loved having you here for History Day!

06/17/2026

This August, we’re serving up two unforgettable colonial adventures at the historic 1750 Glebe House — where kids can trade screen time for historic crafts, hands-on discovery, and just the right amount of powdered-wig energy.
🌿 August 3–7 | 9 AM–3 PM
Classic Colonial Fun Week
Candle-making & butter-churning
Historic games & crafts
Nature-based art
Exploring the beautiful Gertrude Jekyll Garden
🌿 August 10–14 at 9:00AM–5 PM
Colonial Life Academy
In partnership with Flanders Nature Center, campers will:
Use period tools & techniques
Experience daily colonial life
Connect with history during America’s 250th anniversary
🌿 Give your child a summer filled with exploration, imagination, and wonder.
For details or to register, visit http://www.glebehousemuseum.org, or contact the museum at 203-263-2855 or office
Sponsored by Ion Bank Foundation 💙
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06/13/2026

Join us for CT Open House Day …12-4 pm- Lacemaking Demos, self-guided tours, and free admission.

06/13/2026

Lacemaking today at CT Open House …join us 12-4 pm!

06/12/2026

Join us for Connecticut Open House Day at the Glebe House on June 13 from 12–4 pm and explore:
🌿 A beautifully preserved 1750 colonial home
🌿 The only garden in the country designed by Gertrude Jekyll
🌿 A live demo by lacemaker Jill Hawkins, who’ll be turning tiny threads into magic with bobbin lace—a craft she learned in England 41 years ago
History, gardens, and lace? That’s what we call a well-dressed afternoon. 🌿

06/11/2026

Discover the art of lacemaking at the Glebe House Museum this Saturday, June 13th. Join Jill Hawkins from The New England Lace Group for special demonstrations and learn about this historic craft. Explore the museum and the beautiful Gertrude Jekyll Garden. Free admission from 12-4 pm.
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