Really? In Bethlehem? Devil's Backbone, Bethlehem October 2026 The fact that there's a historic place name of "Devil's Backbone" in a town called Bethlehem is just so rich. (For you heathens out there, Jesus is said to have been born in Bethlehem - in what was Judea and what is Palestine today.) Bethlehem, … [Read more...]
Bethlehem Fair Vintage Museum
Whoops (Part 2) Bethlehem Fair Vintage Museum, Bethlehem (Location) September 2026 "Whoops Part 1" is here. This is Connecticut museum visit #556 Whoops. This mistake is my own. Well, for the most part. The above is exactly how I began my page about my visit to the same fair's Photo Museum, which I … [Read more...]
Bethlehem Fair Photo Museum
Whoops (Part 1) Bethlehem Fair Art Museum, Bethlehem (Location) September 2026 "Whoops Part 2" is here. This is Connecticut museum visit #555 Whoops. This mistake is my own. Well, for the most part. I've scoured the various Connecticut town fair websites over the years trying to be sure I get to all … [Read more...]
Watertown Land Trust Trails
Watertown Land Trust Trails Bethlehem & Watertown Here we are again... on another land trust intro page with a listing of four trailed properties that may or may not be complete. I've become pretty adept at figuring out these lists when they are not provided by a land trust. (And I get it - keeping up the website … [Read more...]
Bethlehem’s Town Trails
Bethlehem's Town Trails O' Little Town of Bethlehem... with o'little number of trailed properties to hike. For years this page existed with no trails listed, but I've since become aware of a couple little farm trails to explore. There may be more, I don't know. Then again, Bethlehem is pretty small and the … [Read more...]
CTMQ’s Guide to Bethlehem
Everything Bethlehem I’ve been exploring and writing about Connecticut since 2006. After a decade, I began compiling CTMQ guides for each town in the state. I plan on “completing” Bethlehem CTMQ-style... as well as the other 168 towns, cities, and boroughs in Connecticut. That is the ultimate goal of CTMQ. If … [Read more...]
Bethlehem Land Trust Trails
Bethlehem Land Trust Trails Bethlehem O little town of Bethlehem How still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting Light The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee tonight Currently, less than five percent of … [Read more...]
Bethlehem Vineyard
O Little Town of Bethlehem Bethlehem Vineyard November 1, 2014 Yes! My 35th – and last! – Connecticut winery! Why, I ought to celebrate with some wine, don’t you think? (Especially after spending the morning at a kids museum in Torrington.) That’s right, I’ve been to 34 other state wineries as of November … [Read more...]
The Auncient Oak (Gone)
"On the morrow morning..." The Auncient Oak, Bethlehem November 2014 This tree fell during a storm in 2022. See comment at bottom for more information. On the morrow morning Ricciardo went to an auncient woman of his acquaintance, who was the Mistresse of a Bathing-house, and there where he had appointed … [Read more...]
Bellamy-Ferriday Garden
Bellamy-Ferriday Garden Bethlehem June 18, 2011 Related CTMQ posts: Our visit to the Bellamy-Ferriday House Museum Oldest theological school in the US Our visit to Christmas Town Funny story... I visited the Bellamy-Ferriday House Museum in the middle of December while it was snowing. As you'd expect, the … [Read more...]