Connecticut Landmarks
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Established | 1936 |
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Location | 255 Main Street, 4th Floor, Hartford, Connecticut |
Coordinates | 41°45′32″N 72°40′32″W / 41.7588924°N 72.6754781°W |
Website | Connecticut Landmarks |
Connecticut Landmarks is an organization that has restored and operates significant historic house museums in Connecticut. Headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut, the organization founded in 1936 as the Antiquarian & Landmarks Society. Connecticut Landmarks now owns a statewide network of historic properties that span four centuries. Some museums are operated by other organizations. The organization's mission is "to inspire interest and encourage learning about the American past by preserving selected historic properties, collections and stories and presenting programs that meaningfully engage the public and our communities."
Properties
- Amasa Day House in Moodus
- Amos Bull House in Hartford
- Bellamy-Ferriday House and Garden in Bethlehem
- Butler-McCook House & Garden in Hartford
- Buttolph-Williams House in Wethersfield, Connecticut
- Hempsted Houses in New London
- Isham-Terry House in Hartford
- Nathan Hale Homestead in Coventry
- Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden in Suffield
- Palmer House, Garden & Grounds in East Haddam
Investigation
In February 2018, a series of articles was published by The Day detailing the alleged neglect of historic properties under their care,[1] not following bequest terms,[2] and misuse of funds.[3] As a result, the attorney general's office has begun an investigation, stating: "I can confirm that our office's investigation has expanded to include a comprehensive review of Connecticut Landmarks' processes and performance in complying with charitable restrictions and obligations on assets its holds and manages."[4]
References
- ^ https://www.theday.com/local-columns/20180303/ex-landmarks-employee-nathan-hale-bible-left-to-rot-in-closet
- ^ https://www.theday.com/local-columns/20180215/connecticut-landmarks-has-not-followed-bequest-terms-for-house-in-east-haddam
- ^ https://www.theday.com/local-columns/20180222/connecticut-landmarks-is-spending-palmer-warner-house-endowment-on-other-things
- ^ https://www.theday.com/local-columns/20180308/connecticuts-mona-lisa-sits-inside-shuttered-landmarks-house