Nathan Hale Homestead

The Nathan Hale Homestead is a historic site located at 2299 South Street in Coventry, Connecticut. This house, also known as the Dacon Richard Hale House, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. Despite its name, Nathan Hale, a spy for the American Continental forces during the American Revolutionary War and Connecticut's state hero, never lived in this house. However, he did live in a home that was located in the same spot as a child. This original house was razed by his parents to create a larger living space for the family.

The Nathan Hale Homestead as a Museum

The Nathan Hale Homestead is operated as a late 18th-century historic house museum by Connecticut Landmarks. The house is furnished with Connecticut antiques and artifacts, including a trunk that belonged to Nathan Hale. This trunk was given to his brother after Nathan's death and is now displayed in the house.

Coventry Farmers' Market at the Nathan Hale Homestead

Since 2004, the Nathan Hale Homestead has also been home to the Coventry Farmers' Market. This market operates annually from the first Sunday in June through the last Sunday in October. It is considered to be the largest farmers' market in the State of Connecticut, offering a wide variety of local produce and products.