Wadsworth Mansion

   We went to the Wadsworth Mansion and Outdoor Market last week. The Wadsworth Mansion, located in Middletown, CT, is not to be confused with the Wadsworth Atheneum, in Hartford, CT. There is also a Wadsworth State Park and Wadsworth Falls. So, apparently the Wadsworth's were pretty important people in Connecticut's history.

Long driveway to the Wadsworth Mansion, Middletown, CT

 This is a pretty popular annual event, with large crowds of people and dogs! We parked at a nearby school and walked over. The mansion is set back so far from the road you can't see it until you are almost there.

Wadsworth Mansion, Middletown, CT

 Docents were inside giving brief tours, but with so many people and so much going on, we really didn't learn much about the Wadsworth's or the mansion other than it appears to be a great place to rent for a wedding or special event.

Portrait of a Wadsworth?

Large rooms for grand events

 The real action was taking place out back. There was a local orchestra, food and craft tents, and lots of people walking their dogs.

We arrived just as the orchestra was getting ready for a break

A few people found some shade by one of the hydrangea hedges

Hydrangeas in full bloom

Over 80 vendors selling CT grown or made products

Backside of the mansion

Back inside we wandered through more rooms looking at displays

Display closet at Wadsworth Mansion

Historic military uniform

Beautiful planters everywhere

Horse-drawn carriages provided rides 

We found a short-cut back to the school, the old carriage path

The old stone walls were thick with moss

Overall, it was a beautiful day. Some history, music, food and other CT products for sale, a bit of grandeur, and a delightful nature walk!

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