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WILTON: Wilton Heritage Museum, 224 Danbury Road (Route 7), 06897. Two 18th century houses with 14 period rooms furnished to show changes in family life, the economy and style from 1740-1910; featuring authentic period paint colors, handmade wallpapers and reproduction fabrics. Major collections of Norwalk redware and stoneware; one of the largest collections of toys, dolls and dollhouses in the state; costumes, textiles, fully equipped textile-making room; A nineteenth century barn with major tool exhibit, Tools of the Trades; working blacksmith shop; changing exhibitions; gift shop. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday 1-4 p.m. Special Exhibition: May 1-July 15, Made In Connecticut; Toys for American Kids, 1850-2007. www.wiltonhistorical.org.
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DELAWARE
WILMINGTON: Winterthur Museum & Country Estate, Route 52/Kennett Pike, Winterthur, DE 19735. Discover an American treasure, inside and out! Nestled in the beautiful Brandywine Valley, Winterthur is home to Henry Francis du Pont's fabulous 175-room mansion furnished with elegant antiques and surrounded by 1,000 acres of spectacular grounds and ever-changing gardens. Enjoy guided mansion and garden tours, special exhibitions and events, Yuletide at Winterthur, shopping, dining and more. Visit winterthur.org or call (800) 448-3883 for more information.
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MAINE
BATH: Maine Maritime Museum, 243 Washington Street, 04530. Explore Maine's rich maritime history where it began! Bring the family. A world-class collection, historic buildings, narrated river cruises, and guided tours. Book Store and Gift Shop. Picnic and craft demonstrations (in season). Open daily 9:30-5. (207) 443-1316.
Source: HighBeam Research, Historic Houses, Landmarks & Museums of New England & the...