Friends of Long Hill Estate records

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 1000-213

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Records include board lists, contact information, minutes and agendas; events notes, planning, budget, publicity, clippings, and photos; founding documents; newsletters; brochures; docent information; and calendars.

Dates

Creation: 1999-2006

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

University records - Copyright held by Wesleyan University; all other copyright is retained by the creator - In Copyright – Non-Commercial Use Permitted

Biographical / Historical

In 1900, Colonel Clarence S. Wadsworth began plans for a summer residence in the hills of western Middletown. 500 acres of Long Hill were designed in the tradition of a working landscape. In 1941, a portion of the land was given to the state for use as a public park. In 1947 the property was owned by the Religious of our Lady of the Cenacle. In 1986 the property was sold to developers and fell into disrepair. In 1994, Middletown gained ownership of the property and invested $5.8 milliom into restoring the property which today has become a center for ceremonial and cultural activities. The Friends of Long Hill is a nonprofit group that supports the park and mansion and promotes its public use.