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Henry C. Bowen House

Facing Woodstock Common, this Gothic Revival house was built in 1846 and is known as "Roseland Cottage." It contains much of its original furniture and features one of New England's oldest known boxwood parterre gardens. A barn includes one of the oldest bowling alleys in the country.

Hours: Friday through Sunday, June 1 through Oct 12, tours from 11-5, on the hour, last tour at 4 pm. Also open Fourth of July and Columbus Day.

Location: 556 Hwy 169, Woodstock Connecticut 06281 Telephone 860-928-4074

Other History nearby:
(Boston) African Meeting House
(Bristol) American Clock and Watch Museum
(Hartford) Ancient Burying Ground
(Warwick) Apponaug Village
(Newport) Astors' Beechwood Mansion and Museum
(Cheshire) Baker Character, Comic & Cartoon Museum

04/11 Coming to The Woodstock 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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