Calendar of Events

FRIENDS of HARKNESS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2011

Date
Topic/Event
Information
Monday, Aug. 1, 2011
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Annual Membership Picnic
Mansion Terrace

No Parking
allowed in front of mansion
for this event
SHUTTLE PROVIDED
(dropoff/paickup is permitted)

Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Bob Nye - Waterford Historian
A Talk on James Rumrill,
 Harkness Neighbor

Harkness Mansion

Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011
6:30 - 8:00 PM

Harkness Family Day
See description below

Monday, Oct. 3, 2011
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Todd Gipstein
Ledge Lighthouse
Harkness Mansion

Monday, Nov. 7, 2011
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Annual Meeting
Harkness Mansion

Monday, Dec. 5, 2011
  5:00 PM
Park in front of mansion

Christmas Party
Harkness Mansion

More About Our Events

 

18TH ANNUAL HARKNESS FAMILY DAY
Sunday, September 11 ~ 11:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Activities and exhibits appealing to all ages will be featured at the Harkness Family Day on Sunday, September 11th, from 11:00am to 4:00pm at Harkness Memorial State Park, Great Neck Road, Waterford. Admission is free! Come and tour this historic estate, experience the many educational and cultural activities and displays, or just enjoy a day in the park with your family! Sponsored by DEEP, the CT State Department of Energy & Environmental Protection, The Friends of Harkness, and the Youth Services Bureau of New London County, Harkness Family Day will be held drizzle or shine. For more information, contact Waterford Youth Services Bureau, 860-444-5848.

 

Membership Meetings

Membership meetings are usually held on the first Monday of the month at 6:30
in the mansion from April through November.
The public is invited.


Annual Events
Event
Date
Day
Time
Location
Annual Plant Sale
Mother's Day Weekend
Friday and Saturday
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Carriage House
Friends of Harkness Annual Picnic
August
First Monday
5:30 pm
Mansion Terrace
Harkness Family Day
September
Second Sunday
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Harkness Grounds
Friends of Harkness Christmas Party
December
First Monday
5:00
Mansion