A Day of Croquet

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Test your skills at croquet, the traditional game enjoyed by the Bowen family during their summer sojourns at Roseland Cottage, or just try hitting a ball through a wicket. Courts and equipment are provided, and representatives from the U.S. Croquet Association are available to assist. Balls and mallets are also available for children. Hear how croquet nearly destroyed the presidency of Roseland guest President Rutherford B. Hayes. During the day, Roseland Cottage tours emphasize the Bowen family's summertime recreational activities and games. Free house tours to those dressed in white.

Free. Please call 860-928-4074 for more information.

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Roseland Cottage
556 Route 169
Woodstock, CT 06281

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A Conservator's A Day of CroquetTalehttpA Conservator's Tale://www.historicnewengland.org/Directions detail: From I-395, take Exit 97. Turn onto Route 44 west; follow for one mile. Go west on Route 171 for three miles. Route 171 will merge with Route 169 north. Take Route 169 north for one and a half miles. Roseland Cottage is on the left.

From I-84, take Exit 73. Turn onto Route 190 east. Turn right onto Route 171 east; follow for two miles. Turn left onto Route 197 east; follow for eight miles. Turn right onto Route 169 south. Travel three miles south. Roseland Cottage is on the right.

Parking: There is ample parking on the grounds of Roseland Cottage. Follow signs to parking area behind barn.

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