Historic Gardens Day at Butler-McCook House and Garden

Inspired by their European travels, Eliza Butler and Mary Sheldon adapted an original plan by the Swiss landscape architect Jacob Weidenmann for their Victorian ornamental garden on Hartford’s Main Street. The formal parterre garden features low boxwood hedges with beds of roses, perennials, and annuals connected by winding stone paths. It is lovingly cared for by the West Hartford Garden Club. Butler-McCook joined CT Historic Gardens in 2004 as a founding member. Enjoy free guided garden tours.

Cost:
House tours:$16 adults, $12 seniors, students, and teachers; $5 children ages 6-18; free for Connecticut Landmarks members and children under age 5.