Historic New England's Roseland Cottage

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Historic New England's Roseland Cottage Roseland Cottage is open for guided tours Thursday through Sunday, June through October. Visit HistoricNewEngland.org for more information.

Roseland Cottage (1846) is perhaps the finest remaining example of a country estate in the Gothic Revival style. This National Historic Landmark, summer home to prosperous anti-slavery advocate and publisher Henry C. Bowen and his family, has survived virtually unchanged with its original Gothic furniture, embossed Lincrusta-Walton wall coverings, and coral-pink exterior. The museum complex includes a formal parterre garden, an icehouse, garden house, carriage barn, and the nation’s oldest surviving indoor bowling alley.

Looking for a stress-free weekend retreat? Look no further than Woodstock, CT and Roseland Cottage! Thank you, World Atl...
09/30/2026

Looking for a stress-free weekend retreat? Look no further than Woodstock, CT and Roseland Cottage! Thank you, World Atlas, for this lovely feature. 📰

Slow down on your next weekend retreat with Connecticut River walks in Essex, plus Washington’s Hollister House Garden and historic inns.

09/25/2026

Because of the expected weather this weekend, we've postponed most of our outdoor programs and landscape tours. We're adding new dates to our event calendar as they're confirmed. 🍂

At this time, our museums remain open for tours this weekend, but local conditions may change that. We'll update individual site pages, tour and program pages, and event listings as information changes.

Please check our website before your visit for the latest information. https://www.historicnewengland.org/visit/plan-your-visit/

We look forward to seeing you this fall at our sites and programs! 💙

Look who stopped by Roseland Cottage today!Thank you to the Model A Ford Club of Long Island for visiting our quiet corn...
09/18/2026

Look who stopped by Roseland Cottage today!

Thank you to the Model A Ford Club of Long Island for visiting our quiet corner of Connecticut 🛞⛽️

Fine Arts & Crafts Season has arrived at Historic New England! Join us this fall for 3 amazing opportunities to shop loc...
09/04/2026

Fine Arts & Crafts Season has arrived at Historic New England!

Join us this fall for 3 amazing opportunities to shop local, discover one-of-a-kind treasures, and support talented makers. Kickstart your holiday shopping—or find something special just for you!

Where will we see you this fall?

We are still on for tonight, despite the gloomy weather! 6:30 p.m. 🎶
08/21/2026

We are still on for tonight, despite the gloomy weather! 6:30 p.m. 🎶

Did you miss our feature on WCVB-TV/Boston's Chronicle?Check it out here ⬇️ Thank you, Ted, and the Chronicle team for v...
08/20/2026

Did you miss our feature on WCVB-TV/Boston's Chronicle?

Check it out here ⬇️ Thank you, Ted, and the Chronicle team for visiting our quiet corner of Connecticut!

A 72-year-old diner, a historic bowling alley and a multigenerational dairy farm show how northeast Connecticut is preserving its identity FULL STORY⬇️

TONIGHT at 7:30 p.m., Roseland Cottage will be featured on WCVB-TV/Boston's Chronicle!Don't receive this station? Not to...
08/17/2026

TONIGHT at 7:30 p.m., Roseland Cottage will be featured on WCVB-TV/Boston's Chronicle!

Don't receive this station? Not to worry! The story will stream live on the Chronicle website and will be archived shortly after it airs on the Chronicle YouTube channel.

Tucked into northeastern Connecticut is a corner of New England that remains remarkably green, quiet, and rooted in tradition.

08/12/2026

On Friday, August 21st, our final Twilight Concert takes place at Roseland Cottage. The music kicks off at 6:30 pm as Wooden Horse plays the music of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and America. Thanks to bankHometown, CR Premier Properties, LeBoeuf Rubbish Removal, & Linemaster for sponsoring the 2026 Twilight Concert Series! Come enjoy food from Mack's Catering Service & Restaurant food truck and The Arc Eastern Connecticut Cookie Truck!

Address

556 Route 169
Woodstock, CT
06281

Opening Hours

Thursday 11am - 3pm
Friday 11am - 3pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

+18609284074

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