Noden-Reed Garden and Greenhouse

This historic house, along with its rare brick barn, is cared for by the Windsor Historical Society, and open for guided tours in the afternoon on the last Sunday of the month. The older of the two structures is actually the barn, dated to 1826, and housing a beautiful of array of old carriages, as well as farming implements from the Connecticut Valley’s tobacco farming trade. The farmhouse next door, with Greek Revival flourishes, is from 1840 and presents historic military uniforms, costume and curiosities of all kinds, including hand-stitched blankets and quilts on its antique beds. The property is much older, harking back to the 18th century, and was the site of a cabin for the Hessian soldier Hendrick Roddemore and, by tradition, New England’s first decorated Christmas tree in 1777.

Wonderful Members Day and fabulous catering by member Jason Hayes.

Americana history. First decorated Christmas tree.

Great place to walk your dog!