Travel Note
Avery Point and the Branford House have had a unique history over the past century. The mansion has gone through many transformations from being the home of one of the area's most colorful and beloved benefactors, to a U.S. Coast Guard establishment, and finally becoming part of the University of Connecticut. Address: 1084 Shennecossett Road Groton, Connecticut 06340 Directions: • Off I-95, take exit 87 - Rt. 349 (Clarence B. Sharp Highway). • Proceed to the second light. • Take a right onto Rainville Avenue. • Take 1st left onto Benham Road. • Proceed on Benham (which turns into Eastern Point Road) for 1.8 miles. • The entrance to Avery Point UConn will be straight ahead. • Proceed straight on campus entrance road and take your second left. • Mansion is on the right.
Hotel
We have reserved a room block and group rate at the Mystic Marriott hotel on October 16 and 17, 2021. To stay in the room block, please book through the link by September 17, 2021.
Travel Note
We recommend the following nearby accommodations should you prefer to stay elsewhere. The Inn at Mystic https://innatmystic.com/ Steamboat Inn https://steamboatinnmystic.com/ Hilton Garden Inn Mystic-Groton