Williams 1807 House [Mystic, CT]
Stay at a historical gem in Old Mystic! *DOG friendly!
Read MoreIreland's Great Hunger Museum →
Happy March! It’s one of my favorite months because we celebrate the Irish heritage with St. Patrick’s Day coming up on March 17th. Last year, I read about the Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum in Hamden, Connecticut. Hamden is a suburban town outside of New Haven. The museum is a part of Quinnipiac University. I learned of it when Quinnipiac University’s new President pulled the funding for the museum. I never knew there was a museum dedicated to Irish history right here in the Nutmeg State!
Read MoreButtonwood Farm
Every summer I take the drive on a long scenic country road in Griswold, Connecticut until I reach Buttonwood Farm. Buttonwood Farm is a working family owned farm that sells farm fresh ice cream. They have the best ice cream in New England region. It’s THAT good. Griswold, CT also got the “sunflower capital” cred from Buttonwood Farm’s annual event in July. The Sunflowers for Wishes is a fundraiser event donating all proceeds to the Make-A-Wish of Connecticut.
Read MoreWicked chowda
It’s almost time for some wicked chowda!!! This year marks the Olde Mistick Village’s 16th annual Cabin Fever Festival which hosts the chowder cook off to donate all the proceeds to a charity. This year’s charity is Always Home which works to prevent homelessness. It will be taking place this upcoming Saturday February 23, 2019 from 12-4pm at Olde Mistick Village in Mystic, CT.
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