You can still get on the waiting list for the Walktober Oct 23 walk on the historic Captain John Clark property

Historic Captain John Clark House on Route 169, South Canterbury Road, a National Scenic Byway

Historic Captain John Clark House on Route 169, South Canterbury Road, a National Scenic Byway

Even though this walk is now full, you still may not be too late.  If you haven’t already pre-registered, we’re taking waiting list names for Walktober walk #131, consisting of an architectural overview of this jaw-dropping historic mansion house, followed by a walk on the estate property to and from the Quinebaug River narrated by Dr. Nick Bellantoni, Emeritus Connecticut State Archeologist.

Free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required. Participation is limited to 50 people over the age of 10. We will notify folks on the waiting list of any openings as early as possible.

For a spot on the waiting list, call Ellen at 860-546-9346. If needed, leave a message including your name, phone number, and email address.

Before calling, however, please read more about the event on this website at https://canterburyhistorical.org/?event=walktober-event-on-the-historic-captain-john-clark-property.

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