The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) will offer a series of special tours at the Osborne Homestead Museum detailing the architecture, antiques, and the activities of the Osborne and Kellogg families. This series, called “Last Sundays” will take place on the final Sunday of each month — June, July, August, and September.
Sunday, June 24, Connecticut Historic Gardens Day, enjoy a presentation on the language of flowers — their special meanings and lore, as you come to tour the museum. This will be done highlighting antiques from the Mrs. Kellogg’s fine collections. The June presentation on Connecticut Historic Gardens Day will be ongoing during museum tours and requires no registration.
Sunday, July 29 at 2 p.m. enjoy a talk on the career of architect Waldo S. Kellogg and his contributions to restructuring and redecorating the 1850 farmhouse, turning it into a vibrant example of Colonial Revival, federal style architecture. Learn about the unique architectural features of the museum.
Sunday, August 26 at 2 p.m. enjoy a talk on the six fine antique clocks housed in the museum. Learn about Connecticut’s rich clock-making tradition and view the beauty of this special mechanical collection.
Sunday, Sept. 30 at 2 p.m. come learn about the activities of the noted Ansonia-Derby-Shelton Woman’s Club which Frances Kellogg led as President for decades. In this capacity, she brought famous personages to speak and perform in Derby — including Amelia Earhart, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Eve Curie, Margaret Bourke-White, and many others. Hear about their lives and careers.
The Osborne Homestead Museum, a facility of the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, is located at 500 Hawthorne Avenue, Derby, CT. To register for any of the programs on the last Sunday in July, August, and/or September, please call (203)734‑2513.