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Roseland Cottage Museum

Category:	Historic Site
Address:	556 Rte. 169 Woodstock, 06281
Highway Access:	(I-84 Ex. 73, I-395 Ex. 97)
Description:	Roseland Cottage, a National Historic Landmark, depicts the summer life of a prosperous family in 19th century America. Built in 1846 in the newly fashionable Gothic Revival style, the Cottage provided a seasonal escape for Henry C. Bowen and his family. Beautifully situated across from the town common, Roseland Cottage has survived virtually unchanged, with its original Gothic furniture, embossed Lincrusta-Walton wall covering, and coral-pink exterior. The museum complex includes a formal parterre garden, an icehouse, garden house, carriage barn and the oldest surviving indoor bowling alley. Visitors are encourage to bring a picnic, relax on the grounds, and enjoy the gardens just as the Bowen family and their guests did more than 150 years ago.
Phone:	(860) 928-4074
FAX:
Website:	http://www.historicnewengland.org
Email:	roselandcottage@historicnewengland.org
Attraction Rate:	Adults $8, discounts for seniors and children.
Dates of Operation:	June 1-Oct. 15, Wed.-Sun., 11-4. Tours on the hour.
Hours:
Special Rentals:	Yes
Group Rates:	Upon request
Bus Fee:	None
Tourtime:	1 hour