Lockwood-Matthews Mansion
Matthews Park, 295 West Ave., Norwalk
(203) 838-9799
I-95, Exit 14N/15S
This 62-room mansion offers an elegant glimpse of 19th century American wealth and the decorative spirit of the Victorian era. National Historic Landmark. Gift Shop. Mid-Mar. thru Dec., Wed.-Fri. 11am-3pm, Sat. (season) & Sun. 1-4pm. Admission.
www.lockwoodmatthews.org

Darien Historical Society
Bates-Scofield House Museum
45 old King's Highway north, Darien
(203) 655-9233
I-95, Exit 13
Classic New England saltbox C. 1736 features 18th century and early 19th century regional furniture and herb garden. Year-round house tours Thurs. 2-4pm. Society and library hours Tues. & Fri. 9am-2pm, Wed. & Thurs. 9am-4pm. Donation.
www.coastalct.com/visitor/historic.htm

New Canaan Historical Society
13 Oenoke Ridge Road, New Canaan
(203) 966-1776

Weir Farm National Historic Site
735 Nod Hill Road, Wilton
(203) 834-1896