Colonial Cape (1720) with unusual architectural details. Built before the Civil War, the Daniel Benton Homestead is now a museum - with the reputation of being haunted. The apparition looks like a woman, believed to be a Civil War-era woman named Jemima, who nursed her dying fiance who was dying of smallpox. After he died, she also succumbed to the disease. Other ghostly manifestations include men's voices in the basement, cold spots, and feelings of terrible sadness.
Location:
P.O. Box 107, Metcalf Rd., Tolland Connecticut 06084
Telephone
860-872-8673
Other History nearby:
(Litchfield) All Wars Memorial
(Worcester) American Antiquarian Society
(Bristol) American Clock and Watch Museum
(Hartford) Ancient Burying Ground
(Warwick) Apponaug Village
(Cheshire) Baker Character, Comic & Cartoon Museum
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04/06 Coming to The Tolland area
Hebron Maple Festival Hebron CT March16-17 Each year thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy and experience the weekend of maple related events.
Seacoast Home and Garden Show Durham NH March23-24 The 19th annual show features more than 225 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services for your home.
7th Annual Great International Spring Beer Festival Providence RI April20 Your Beer Festival Admission Ticket will allow you UNLIMITED SAMPLING of more than 250 brewers, live music, food and MUCH MORE at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
New England Folk Festival Mansfield MA April19-21 A fabulous blend of dance, music, crafts, and food from many lands.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
Spring Plant Sale Westford NH April27 The Middlesex Conservation District will be holding its annual Spring Plant Sale at the 4H Fairgrounds.
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