Hill-Stead Museum Farmington

**Update on the group:** **The group is active, and this is our third event! To be an organizer, meetup charges the organizer monthly .** **I am going to be charging a one time yearly fee of $12.00 This can be paid at the 1st event you attend , or contact me to Venmo , Zelle or mailing payment. This will help cover costs, thank you ! Please see details on upcoming event - hope to see you soon!!** **Place - Hill-stead Museum , Farmington Ct** **Time - 12:30 to 2:00** **Parking - free/onsite** **Admission -** **Museum Members: FREE** **Adults: $20.00** **AAA & Seniors (62+): $18.00** **Students: $15.00** **Children (6-12): $12.00** **Children (0-6): FREE** **Type -self guided** **After party - Fork & Fire (optional)** **Perks - This museum accepts library passes . AAA, museum passport ,NARM membership** **The grounds are open and they are beautiful.** ****************************************************** **3rd Event:** **Join us for a self-guided tour of Hillstead Museum, followed by lunch in the area. Fork & Fire is optional.** **About the Museum:** **The museum celebrates the remarkable contributions of Cleveland residents Alfred and Ada Pope, and their daughter, Theodate. Alfred Pope (1842-1913), a self-made businessman and pioneering Impressionist art collector, played a pivotal role in shaping the museum’s prestigious collection and supported Theodate in pursuing architecture instead of conforming to traditional gender roles. Ada Pope (1844-1920), Theodate’s mother, was a gracious and community-oriented individual who helped establish Hill-Stead as a warm and welcoming home after relocating their family to Farmington. Theodate’s vision extended beyond architecture; she founded Avon Old Farms school for boys in honor of her father, championed historic preservation, and supported sustainable farming, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire today.**