Tree Walk Saturday, June 3, 10:00 am Free for All John Kehoe leads this walk featuring Cedar Hill’s rare and notable trees. The tour, through the ornamental foreground and historic memorial sections, will highlight trees such as the beautiful European Weeping Beech, the unusual (for the Northeast) Umbrella Magnolia and the Huss Hemlock named for a resident of Cedar Hill. Meet near the bridge along the entrance drive.
My Dearest Beloved Darling: Civil War LettersThursday, June 8, 6:30 pm Admission: $5.00; Members: Free
Surviving correspondence from the “War of Rebellion” offers a glimpse into the lives of those who experienced it. Hartford Civil War researcher Mary Falvey shares stories of fear and concern and love and valor found in the war letters of Cedar Hill residents. The walking tour begins at the flagpole at the end of the entrance drive.
Arts & Letters TourSaturday, June 10, 10:00 am, Admission: $5.00; Members: Free Meet Cedar Hill’s creative residents including our most distinguished artists, actors and authors. Debbie Alter introduces you to lesser-known personalities such as Nicholas Hudson Holt, Fern Andra and Frances Laughlin Wadsworth, as well as the noteworthy William Glackens, Wallace Stevens and Katharine Hepburn. The walking tour begins at the flagpole at the end of the entrance drive.
Butterfly Hunt Saturday, June 17, 10:00 amFree for All, Hunt for butterflies with Roy Zartarian and the Connecticut Butterfly Association. Cedar Hill supports a significant butterfly population, with nearly 20 species spotted here, including the elusive Hackberry Emperor. Connecticut Butterfly Association volunteers will help find and net butterflies for viewing. Appropriate hiking shoes, long pants and bug repellent are recommended.
Discover Cedar Hill – Highlight Tour Wednesday, June 21, 10:00 am. Admission: $5.00; Members: Free Bob Chudy leads this introductory tour about Cedar Hill’s most prominent residents. Hear about the discoverer of anesthesia and his tragic life, the woman behind the management of Colt Manufacturing, and the man who saved the country from bankruptcy twice. The walking tour begins at the flagpole located at the end of the entrance drive.
