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Swing Into Spring: A Toast to Hill-Stead

Posted Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 4:08 pm ET

The Ambassadors of Hill-Stead Museum invite the public to celebrate

the Museum's 65th anniversary with a special wine tasting event,

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featuring Hill-Stead's private label wines produced by

Jonathan Edwards Winery, North Stonington, CT.

Swing back to the spring of 1947, when Hill-Stead first

opened to the public. Gather with friends, enjoy unlimited

tastings of exclusive Hill-Stead wines, savory hors d'oeuvres,

museum tours, and the swinging stylings of Aya and the Jazzmen.

Tickets are $35/person. Fabulous '40s attire is encouraged.

Proceeds benefit Hill-Stead Museum. For more information and

to purchase tickets online, visit hillstead.org. You can also call 860.677.4787 ext 180 or email legrosm@hillstead.org.