nathan hale homestead

The Nathan Hale Homestead is a jewel in Coventry CT.! The staff knows their history and the curator, Bev York, is the most informative tour guide as well as getting you excited about American History, which the Homestead represents so well. With each weekend bringing a different type of activity, there is always something going on besides just a house tour! The grounds are gorgeous, with hiking trails...or hosting a colonial encampment..or the adjoining Coventry Regional Farmers Market during the summer season! However, make no mistake, the house tour alone is so well worth visiting. Things That Go Bump in the Night is one of our favorite programs the Homestead offers (Oct. is awesome at the NHH.) and always recommended to our guests here at The Daniel Rust House B&B. You will not be disappointed if you enjoy all things Colonial.

To be fair, Nathan Hale became famous for dying honorably for his country at a young age, and there are only a few items that are really connected with him. The real treasure is the snapshot of a prosperous Connecticut family during the Revolutionary period, and how they lived, as the house is remarkably well preserved and cared for. The guides are wonderfully informative, not only providing an in-depth look at the Hale family, but the framework of the period they lived in. While we were unable to do more than the house tour due to our schedule, the house appears to offer quite a number of activities for children, and the grounds are worth exploring.

The history of the Hale family presented very well . Informative and interesting . The tour was well worth the time and the tour guides were very pleasant. The history of this New England family and town made me realize the great amount of effort that Nathan Hale had to put forth to educate himself and others. The sacrifice , of his life and the family of there son, is much more appreciated after visiting the Hale homestead.

This is the old farm of Nathan Hale, it shows some of the farm life of that time. We have visited this Homestead a few times and it is very nice to see the activities specially the indoors, the kitchen, etc. There is ample parking and easy to find this Homestead, just follow the sign from the road. It is very interesting for the historical value. It is sometimes crowded when the school children are visiting.

We were very impressed with the condition of this historic home, and by the beautiful surroundings. The house is a pristine example of a Georgian-style home. The docent shared a wealth of information about the family, including that the house has remained virtually intact since it was sold out of the Hale family in 1820. Including some of the original Hale furniture, and carefully restored paint and the addition of other period furniture, this house tour was one of the best we have seen!

The Coventry farmer's market takes place on the grounds, Sundays. This is a must do! Local farmers bring their fresh veggies and fruits. There is something for everyone. Vendors sell kettle corn, smoothies, organic coffee, meats, specialty teas. Even a cupcake truck with alcohol infused treats! There is usually some kind of featured entertainment and you can even bring your well behaved pooch! Come at 11am or sooner as parking is tight! Bring lots of CASH.

While driving through New England we spotted a brown sign on the highway mentioning Hale Homestead and took a detour. Great spot to visit! The guides here are willing to go out on a limb and make you feel welcome! From the moment we walked into the gift shop these gals had us smiling (and laughing)! We watched a brief movie that was just ok. Then our tour started outside with Anne or Annie (forgive me for not being sure of the spelling) she was knowledgeable about the Hale family and enthusiastic about the subject which can make all the difference in a tour.

I took my son, daughter, and niece here (ages 11,12,13) as a summer trip to give them something to do. It was very inexpensive and we had a pleasant time. Chelsea, the tourguide, greeted us at the door and was very friendly and eager to answer all of our questions. The kids actually learned a few things and stayed interested the whole time. The tour was made better because only the four of us were there, but I have the feeling that most groups are small. At the end of the tour we were able to use quill pens and make lavender sachets which we took home with us as souvenirs. This is no more exciting than visiting another history attraction about a famous person, but with the pleasant staff, hands on items, and places to go on the grounds, it was definitely well worth the small admission fee.P.S. Just mentioning the fact that Ghost Hunters had been there raised the teens' interest in the house.

Love the grounds and the location - the Farmers Market is big and has many vendors. It is nice to sit and take it all in - people watching is fun there.

A must for all school kids to learn about Nathan Hale and see how his family lived at the time of the American Revolution. The grounds are spectacular in summer and fall. A must for history buffs, a pass for everyone else as there really isn't all that much of interest.

Went to the Nathan Hale Homestead on Sunday as it had been listed on a meet-up event's page. I partook in the farmer's market while waiting for the main attraction, which was the tour of the homestead - $7.00. The farmer's market is so diverse and has so many goodies just waiting to be bought and tasted. Ended up buying an organic 4.5 pound chicken for $18 and a quart of flat beans for $2.00. There was also a Mexican-American hot dog style truck that was selling burritos and tacos for $6.00 a piece and some jarritos for $2.00. Next time I go, I will try to eat the crepes which were being prepared, buy some cheeses, jams, and other products. And, the farmer's market takes place every Sunday. I highly advice all locals to go.As for the homestead, it was nice. The young guide was informative, but really should invest in some public speaking classes. Her constant "uhms" were just too tacky in my opinion. I know they probably volunteer, which I can appreciate, but I would really advice her to listen to herself and try to lessen the "uhms" when presenting historical facts about the house. Nevertheless, I enjoyed the tour. And as it was the Fife and Drum parade weekend on the grounds of the museum, that was also a nice treat to behold.

Interesting if you like local American history. We went for an event, and I was impressed by how everything here is run.

The Nathan Hale Homestead is the most charming museum you will ever visit. It not only contains wonderful information/personal property & history of CT's state hero, it has on it's grounds the fabulous Coventry Regional Farmers Market, so a double reason to visit. Market runs June-Oct. and the Hale Homestead has so many terrific theme weekends too...like musters...or dinners. A wonderful spot that we visit weekly w/ the market, plus attend other functions.