Judith Tankard, Noted Landscape Historian

Judith Tankard, Noted Landscape Historian, will be signing her new book on Beatrix Farrand, in which the Harkness gardens are prominently featured at 5:30 PM on June 6, 2022, with a slide presentation to follow at 6 PM. Members free Non members $10  Judith B. Tankard is a landscape historian, author, and preservation consultant. She received...

FOH Members’ Picnic

Cookout on the patio.  Pot luck menu.  See below for more information: If your last name falls into the categories below, please bring this dish. A   -  G             Appetizers H  - M              Side Dish (Casserole, Salad, etc) N  -  Z              Desserts FOH provides Hamburgers, Hot dogs and Veggie burgers. Water and soda will be provided.  BYOB...

Freedom first Wildlife Refuge

Freedom First Wildlife Rehab Learn about this organization's dedication to the rehabilitation of owls and wildlife, including the Harkness ospreys.  Their "Owl Ambassador"  will also be making an appearance. Children are welcome to attend. Pre-registration is requested please at Harkness.org.  Free to members.  $5.00 per member guest.  Children free.  Please contact Renee Vogt if you...

Rebekah Harkness – Living the Dream… or not!

Rebecca Harkness – “Living the Dream or Not, the life and times of Rebecca Harkness -the intriguing niece of Edward and Mary ” Renee Vogt will present the life and times of Rebekah Harkness, niece of Edward.  Her association with the Holiday House (Watch Hill, R.I.)  and her influence on Taylor Swift.  7 pm Phred...

Ghost Stories by the Connecticut Storytellers

Registration now closed. Event has reached capacity.   Our October 17 meeting featuring The Connecticut Story Tellers.  Come see Eolia dressed out for Halloween and enjoy some spooky stories and seasonal desserts. While we welcome young adult guests to this event, the stories are not recommended for children under 12 years old.  Members are free,  Non-Member...

Annual Meeting

Annual meeting will feature election of officers and At Large Board members, and discussion of the Annual Report of Friends activities for 2022. var ifr = document.getElementById("JotFormIFrame-221984475467167"); if (ifr) { var src = ifr.src; var iframeParams = []; if (window.location.href && window.location.href.indexOf("?") > -1) { iframeParams = iframeParams.concat(window.location.href.substr(window.location.href.indexOf("?") + 1).split('&')); } if (src && src.indexOf("?")...

Holiday Party at the Mansion

We have reached capacity for the Holiday Party at the Mansion! This is the event that we've all been waiting for - The Annual Friends of Harkness Holiday Party has returned! We will have hot dishes and appetizers prepared by Ivy's Homemade and Musical entertainment by Harvard Lane Clarinets. Capacity is limited to 100 members...