OLD LYME — One of the highlights of the Old Lyme year begins today when the Florence Griswold Museum opens its metaphorical doors to the 2025 Wee Faerie Village outdoor installation with the intriguing theme of Yesterville: A Wee Old-Timey Town.
Everyone has a history, including the wee faerie folk. Inspired by the living history museums in the human world such as Mystic Seaport, Greenfield Village, Sturbridge Village, and Colonial Williamsburg, Yesterville is just the place for the faeries to experience the joys of yesteryear.
From today through Nov. 3, you can explore the ways of yesteryear and visit these types of historic spaces: Covered Bridge, Light House, Windmill, Tavern, Town Hall, Inn, Print Shop, Farmstead, Boardinghouse, Blacksmith Shop, Train Station, Stable – and much more.
A beautifully- illustrated map (see image at left) will guide you along a route to each house.
The event features some two dozen faerie installations as well as a fun roster of special events to compliment the theme.
Since 2009, over 190,000 visitors have immersed themselves in the spirit of imagination and whimsy that comes from visiting the pint-sized installations created across the Museum’s campus. This year, on any perfect autumn day in late September and all through October, this year’s Wee Faerie Village will be no exception.
Visit this link for more information and a full listing of all the special events planned during the time the Wee Faerie Village’ is on site.
Visit this link for full details of admission hours and pricing.
Watch the Museum’s social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) for special updates and behind the scenes content.