Caption Here

There have been many exciting changes to the Birthplace Museum in the past few months. Among the changes visitors will notice are the freshly painted shutters and repaired and painted dormer. Grant funding was used for projects such as these that greatly improve and preserve the historic building. Among the exterior improvements that have been completed are repairs to all of the windows as well as the installation of interior UV panels to preserve the artifacts from damaging sunlight. Many interior improvements were also made including foundation and structural support work, repairs to doors, and installation of a new tile floor in the visitor bathroom. Also a new cornice molding cover was installed over one of the light fixtures, and a clear barrier was installed over the interior well to allow viewing with protection to visitors.

A new museum display case and historically accurate wallpaper were purchased for the Worcester room where rotating exhibits will be on display throughout the year.

The gardens have new additions of historically accurate plants for visitors to view as they approach the entrance to the museum. Members of the Leaders-In-Training (LIT) program at Clara Barton Camp have helped to maintain the garden which has greatly enhanced the appearance of the museum.

Make a knitted item using a traditional pattern. Knitting needles and yarn will be provided. Bring a bag lunch and light refreshments will be served. The cost is $25 per person, or $20 for Birthplace members.

Join us for the annual Quinabaug-Shetucket Heritage Corridor Walking Weekends. This is a free event. Take an easy walk on the property where Clara Barton's family farmed. Learn about various plants used during her early childhood and the medicine practiced during the American Civil War. After the walk, make an herbal sachet. Separate house tour admission is $5.

Join us for the annual Holiday Open House. Learn of the life of Clara Barton who was born on Christmas day as you tour the museum decorated for the holidays. Children's activities are planned and refreshments will be served.

This beginner's workshop explores different drawing techniques. Subjects include a still life and landscape. The cost is $15 per person, $10 for Birthplace members.

After a tour of the historic house and a close look at the 1876 Birthplace Signature Quilt, participants will try their hand at creating a project based on a period pattern using traditional hand sewing techniques. Bring a bag lunch. Tea, coffee, and dessert will be provided.

Celebrate the life of Clara Barton and enjoy light refreshments on the lawn. Examples of women's clothing of the time will be discussed.

Create a wreath using traditional fresh and dried herbs from the garden...