Originally a farmhouse built around 1840, the Osborne Homestead Museum is now one of fifteen distinctive historic sites in Connecticut. Frances Eliza Osborne (1876-1956) was the last of the Osborne family children and deeded the 350-acre property to Connecticut to preserve it as a state park for future generations.
Every December for more than 30 years, local garden clubs have prepared lavish holiday decorations following an annually chosen theme. The theme for the 2024 Holiday Season is “Eco Holiday.” The Olde Ripton Garden Club decorated Eva’s Bedroom in the spirit of Wetlands.”
Museum Holiday Hours for the 2024 “Eco Holiday”
Friday, November 29 – Saturday, December 21
Thursdays thru Sundays 10 AM – 4 PM
Holiday Twilight Tours
Fridays – December 6, December 13, and December 20 ~ 4:00 to 7:00 PM
Committee Members from L to R: Joanne Brunell, Diana Wehger, Dee Blewett, Committee Chair Linda Hooper, Joyce Donnelly, Marilyn Dennis and Jean Hirsch. Missing from the picture if Lori Hansen.
Members attending the Volunteer Appreciation Tea enjoyed a dinner, tea, coffee and assorted desserts.
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- Holly Secskas and DonnaKay Pensiero
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- Jean Hirsch and Kimberly Wehger
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- Joan Mauri and Joy Reho
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- Linda Hooper and Marilyn Dennis
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- Linda Tura, Jan Gallagher and Joyce Fedorko
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- Debby Garrow and Pat Robik
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- Cheryl Biros, Joanne Brunnell and Dee Blewett
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- Linda Tura, Joyce Fedorko and Jean Hirsch
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- Alfreda Mozdzer, Marie Vitka and Joyce Donnelly
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- Marilyn Dennis and Diana Wehger