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Boothe Memorial Park and Museum

Built c.1840 and remodeled in 1914, it is said to be "The Oldest Homestead in America", since it was on the foundations of the 1663 house, and continuously occupied. The house is a museum with exhibits on the Boothe family and their activities and collections, and on Stratford history with ten restored buildings which include: Boothe Homestead, Carriage House; Americana Museum; Miniature Lighthouse; Clock Tower Museum; Trolley Station; Blacksmith Shop.

Location: P.O. Box 902, Stratford Connecticut 06497 Telephone 203-378-0630

Other History nearby:
(Madison) Allis-Bushnell House and Museum
(Bristol) American Clock and Watch Museum
(New York City) American Museum of the Moving Image
(New York City) American Numismatic Society
(New York City) Audubon Terrace Museum Group
(Cheshire) Baker Character, Comic & Cartoon Museum

12/01 Coming to The Stratford 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.
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.
Connecticut Sheep and Wool 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.
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