Uno nunca se imaginaría que una Biblia de Gutenberg, grabados raros del famoso ornitólogo John Audubon, y otros manuscritos notables y revistas se encontrarían en esta biblioteca en el corazón del campus de la Universidad de Yale. Beinecke tiene una de las mayores colecciones de libros raros del mundo, incluyendo más de 500000 volúmenes impresos y varios millones (sí, millones) de manuscritos de incalculable valor. El edificio es una rareza en sí, diseñado para proteger lo que hay dentro del posible daño solar, con "ventanas" de mármol traslúcido, que permiten sólo una luz mínima.
A fine specimen of Gothic architecture, The Basilica of Saint John the Evangelist has expanded from a small church originally established in early 1850s to a large structure accommodating multiple immigrants of the Catholic faith today. In contrast to the Gothic exterior, the interiors are simple yet captivating. The church is famously called 'The Mother Church of Stamford'.
With a name as mystical as Brú na Bó, and a colorful milieu of artworks adoring the window, you are lured to walk into this magnificent art and antique shop. If you have an eye for antiques or love to collect works of regional artists, then you will love browsing through the collection of Brú na Bó. Its ever-changing inventory of paintings, porcelain art, textiles and new furniture reflect the work of talented local painters and craftsmen. The collection of antique furniture found here is extensive, offering a lot of options in products which are handcrafted from reclaimed antique woods. And its association with art is not just restricted to visual artworks, as the shop also arranges special performances by local as well as upcoming national artists or bands, throughout the year.
Conocida popularmente como la "calle más bella de América", el Hillhouse Avenue Historic District es un sitio que se extiende sobre 18 acres de terreno. Cuenta con varias casas tradicionales que datan del siglo XIX, y con casas de algunas personas de reconocido prestigio. El sitio vale la pena una visita para ver las hermosas construcciones de élite de New Haven.
Este museo se jacta de tener la más completa colección de arte británico fuera del Reino Unido, la cual incluye pinturas, esculturas, grabados, dibujos y libros raros que relatan la vida británica de la época isabelina hasta la actualidad. Cuenta con mil quinientas pinturas que exhiben a grandes pintores de paisajes como John Constable y JMW Turner. El museo también ofrece conciertos, conferencias, jornadas de educación familiar y simposios. La tienda de regalos dispone de una amplia gama de objetos de colección, reproducciones de arte y literatura para niños y adultos.
La Iglesia congregacional Unida de Cristo, como se le conoce de manera más formal, se ha destacado en New Haven Green desde 1639. La estructura georgiana actual data de 1812. El arquitecto, Ithiel Town, incorporó grandes ventanas en el diseño para dejar pasar la luz del sol, ya que no había sistema de calefacción. Una hermosa ventana Tiffany, instalada en 1890, representa al Rev. John Davenport llevando adelante el primer servicio en la nueva colonia. La histórica cripta contiene los restos de la primera esposa de Benedict Arnold. Hay un pequeño cementerio detrás de la iglesia, donde yacen los restos del regicida John Dixwell.
Pardee-Morris House—beautifully restored and preserved home near Lighthouse Point Park shows you what life was like for a prominent New Haven family in the 1700s. The home is maintained and run by the New Haven Colony Historical Society, and is open weekends June through August. After your tour of the museum, walk around the park to enjoy a panorama of Long Island Sound.
Stop by the Chamber of Commerce to get the information you may need to help make your stay in the New Haven/Milford area pleasant. Maps, brochures, newspapers and information regarding dining and lodging can be found here. If you can't get there in person, log on their handy website and discover Milford for yourself at any time of day or night.
This is a city location for Muslim worship and other services.
If you want to prepare your kids for the future of science, Dolan DNA Learning Center is an excellent place to start. As the human genome begins to unravel beneath the glare of intense research, there is no better time to be educated on the principles of genetics. There are programs available for college, post-graduate students and the public; teacher training workshops are provided, as are summer day camps and the regular Saturday DNA! class, aimed at making genetics more fun and accessible for the general public. Call or check the website for more details.
The Smithtown Masonic Temple with its great event line-up and performers attracts music lovers from all over. Always abuzz with activities, there is never a single dull moment here. Music festivals, local concerts and musical events organized here are well attended. Truly, its a local venue not to be missed!
Founded in 1998, the Toquet Hall Teen Center is a community space where youngsters can indulge in clean and safe fun. The idea is to provide a secure environment to the teenagers, where they can participate and enjoy different activities. Dance, music, theater and other creative avenues are explored here, thereby, introducing them to a different world. Every event and show held here is sans any drugs or alcohol. The hall can also be rented for events, provided it is in sync with the core values of the teen center.