Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden
9 Main Street N
Bethlehem, CT 06751 (view map)
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Martha Hall Kelly’s best-selling book Lilac Girls at the museum that first inspired her!
Site administrator Peg Shimer and author Martha Hall Kelly take guests on a special house tour to point out some of Caroline’s favorite places in the summer home her family called “The Hay.” Martha Hall Kelly will reminisce about the first time she visited the property in 2000, and the many memories she’s made there since.
House Tour Tickets include access to the festival on the grounds and the book signing in Caroline's Playhouse. Nestled in a quiet corner of the property is a charming playhouse, a childhood retreat of Caroline Ferriday’s. From 1–1:30 pm and again from 3:15 pm–4:00 pm, Martha Hall Kelly will be signing your copies of Lilac Girls, Lost Roses, Sunflower Sisters, and more. Books will be available for purchase in the museum's gift shop. House Tour attendees will receive priority access to the 1 pm book signing slot.
Learn more about the details of this event here.
Tickets will be available exclusively to CTL Members beginning at 10 am on Bastille Day — Tuesday, July 14. Remaining tickets will be available to the general public at 10 am on Tuesday, July 28.
Tickets are $25 for CTL Members and $35 for the general public. Not yet a Connecticut Landmarks Member? Join today to access all the benefits of membership!
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PLEASE NOTE:
This ticketing page is for House Tour Tickets. Please see this page for Grounds Tickets, or this page for Tea Tickets. If you purchase a House Tour and/or Tea Ticket, they include access to the festival and book signing; you do not need to purchase a separate Grounds Ticket.
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