Town #32 Coventry

Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Nathan Hale Homestead * Lake View Restaurant

We paid a long overdue visit to the Nathan Hale Homestead. The docent was very informative and had our full attention for an hour and a half, since the only other visitors were a group of school children. Nathan Hale never actually lived in the structure; rather he was raised in a long-removed house next to the homestead. His family had been quite well to do. Nathan Hale was hanged by the British as a spy at the age of 21. The organization has a number of other activities on the grounds during the year. ($7 with the Entertainment coupon)

Afterward, we went to the Lake View Restaurant and enjoyed a delicious whole-belly clam dinner. Apparently they recently discontinued the lunch-size option so we just had dinner for lunch. (Neither of us had any supper at home.) The place has been remodeled by a new owner and the meal was superb. The view from the deck will be nice in warm weather. ($7 museum w/Entertainment coupon, $56.23 lunch) (Bob)