About Us:
18th century house museum with garden designed in 1926 by English garden writer & designer Gertrude Jekyll. SIte of the election of Samuel Seabury first American Episcopal Biship in 1783.
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Services Offered:
Guided Tours, gift shop, self guided tours of garden and grounds. Educational programs for all ages provided at various times during year.
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Description Of Area:
Woodbury is the antiques capitol of Connecticut with many fine 18th century homes, shopping, and great natural beauty.
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Description Of Property:
Located in Woodbury's oldest neighborhood just off the Main Street, The Glebe House is a circa 1760 garmbrel-roofed Colonial home of simple elegance and refinement. It is furnished to reflect the lives of John & Sarah Marshall who lived here from 1771 - 1786 as Woodbury's first Episcopal priest. The Jekyll garden surrounding the house is the only extant Jekyll-designed garden in North America.
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Description Of Tour:
Guided tour of house presents life in the 18th century, the history of Woodbury, and the history of the Episcopal Church during the Revolutionary War.
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Description Of Event:
May Plant Sale; September Colonial Fair & Muster Day; October "All Hollow's Eve" Halloween event; December Christmas Festival.
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Age Range And Group Type:
Tours are individually tailored to meet the needs and interest levels of visitors of all ages.
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Leisure Facilities:
Picnics allowed on grounds
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Rates And Availability:
2.00 CHILDREN, 5.00 adults; 2.00 donation for self-guided tour of garden; 6.00 for group tours, includes guided tour of house and garden.
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Reservations:
reservations preferred for groups larger than 5 people
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Languages Our Staff Speaks:
English
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How To Find Us:
US Route 6 to State Route 317 to Hollow Rd.
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Methods Of Payment:
cash, check credit card ($25.00 minimum)
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Phone & Contact Information |
| Contact person |
Sarah Griswold |
| Phone |
203-263-2855 |
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| Fax |
203-263-6726 |
| Company |
Glebe House Museum & Gertrude Jekyll Garden |
| Address |
49 Hollow Rd. Woodbury, CT USA 06798 |
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