The floorcloth’s grass-green color is particularly significant for Cloverfields, as the grounds possibly featured one of the earliest curated green spaces in Maryland. Settlers imported seeds, including clover, not native to North America, to create the first European-style lawns.
In honor of the recent Valentine’s Day holiday, this month’s newsletter highlights stories of romantic relationships involving the Hemsley family. Also in this issue is new research on artist John Hesselius (1728-1778), his work, and his family connection with Cloverfields.
