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June 13, 2026
Visit Joshua's Trust on Connecticut Open House Day 2026 to experience our two iconic heritage sites–located less than two miles from each other–through demonstrations, tours, and self-guided exploration!
Atwood Farm Museum
Step back in time at the Atwood Farm Museum in Mansfield! Explore the buildings, grounds and implements of this 19th century farm through demonstrations, self-guided tours, and more! Open buildings include the large bank barn, blacksmith’s shop, weaver’s cottage and other farm outbuildings like the ice house, corn crib, pigsty, and more! Be sure to explore the heritage trees in historic Atwood Orchard as well!
Expert weaver Peggy Church will be giving demonstrations in the Weaver’s Cottage.
Gurleyville Gristmill
Step inside Connecticut's last standing stone gristmill and step back into history! Located on the banks of the idyllic Fenton River in Mansfield, the Gurleyville Gristmill features complete & perfectly preserved equipment. Guided tours illustrate how this 19th century mill ground wheat and corn into flour by the incredible water-powered technology on display.
