The Victorian Cottage is an example of Carpenter Gothic architecture and was built in 1888.  The original gardens of the cottage were drawn up by the late landscape designer Thomas Kane. His belief was to keep the grounds true to that of a Victorian era cottage. 

Originally the cottage was built as a gardener's quarter's and tool storage to service the large homes around the Fairfield Town Green.  After many years and renovations, it served as a residence for private members of the Rolfe family. 

The Victorian Cottage's use has evolved over the years, particularly after it was purchased by the Town of Fairfield from the Rolfe family in 1978.  Today, the cottage is home to an interactive Children's exhibit as part of the Fairfield History and Museum Center's educational programs. 
 

The Greens Farms Garden Club has proudly planted and maintained the garden since 1987. It has been an important commitment of our club’s civic duty to work with the Fairfield Park and Rec Department to enhance and care for these beautiful gardens. Thank you to all our members who diligently work to beautify our town.

  

We proudly celebrated our 90th club anniversary in 2020 with a special Nyssa Sylvatica “Black Tupelo”

Tree planting, proclamation, and plaque dedication. The same year GFGC also planted ten additional trees on Arbor Day. GFGC received a CONNECTICUT ARBOREAL AWARD . Established in 1984, this award may be presented for an outstanding Arbor Day or tree planting project.

  

We happily celebrated our club’s 95th anniversary in 2025 by planting 95 daffodils around our commemorative garden plaque, accented by 95 grape hyacinths. The Town of Fairfield gifted a Cornus Florida White Dogwood in the same location to honor our anniversary.

  

In 2025 we began a major renovation of the Victorian Cottage gardens, including a plan to add a new pollinator garden in anticipation of the United States 250th birthday on July 4, 2026.

Submitted by Cindy Harmon, August 2026