Melody Li

Tolland County

Chris Dehnel

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Tolland

Connecticut

Vernon

Stafford-Willington

Jay Kenney

Ellington-Somers

Mansfield-Storrs

Hartford County

Manchester

South Windsor

Windsor Locks-East Windsor

Enfield

Windsor

Glastonbury

Ferry Lane

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to Explore Historic Ferry Farm!&nbsp; Discover the fascinating history of Ferry Farm: the historic house built in 1786 by Noadiah Bissell. The property has lived many lives. Once a tavern serving ferry passengers, the property later became South Windsor’s Town Farm.
Enjoy a guided tour of the house including its notorious jail cells! Learn about daily life on the farm and try your hand at spinning wool. Then take a walk along the Connecticut River with River Steward, Ashley Lively of <a href="https://www.ctriver.org/staff/amber-lively" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Connecticut River Conservancy.</a>&nbsp; Visitors will explore the area’s shipbuilding history and changing ecology. You will even have a chance to test your rope tying skills.
After a hard day’s work, relax outdoors with a modern cheese plate and a tavern tidbit created by <a href="https://www.frontporchcharcuterie.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Front Porch Charcuterie,</a> followed by an informal Q&amp;A with our experts.
This event takes place on Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 1-4 pm and is a very special opportunity to tour a historic, privately owned property.&nbsp;(The last time the house was open to the public was 2016 for a fundraising dinner.)


$75 per person. Tickets will be limited! <a href="https://thewatershedcollective.org/events/explore-ferry-farm/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Reserve your spot early.</a>Please note that this is a historic building and requires the use of stairs. The walk to the Connecticut River includes an uneven path. Comfortable, sturdy footwear is recommended.

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Don’t miss this rare opportunity to Explore Historic Ferry Farm!  Discover the fascinating history of Ferry Farm: the historic...

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