k. The 1776 Common Sense Challenge
Take on this self-paced historical journey at your own convenience throughout the month of October. No fixed crowds, no rigid schedules! Step 1: The Militia Muster head to the Giddings…
Read MoreWalking Tour of the Old Burial Ground, Sturbridge
An Old Burial Ground walking tour through 170 years of early Sturbridge history. Through 24 stones, we will explore some notable people who shaped our town, and some unique stones…
Read MoreCanterbury Old Home Day at the Prudence Crandall Museum
The Prudence Crandall Museum will be open with free admission for self-guided tours during the Canterbury Historical Society’s annual Canterbury Old Home Day event. All ages are encouraged to participate…
Read MoreHeroes, Villains or Legends? Stories of Revolutionary Eastern Connecticut
This exhibit explores the experiences of local people caught in the turmoil of the American Revolution by examining the artifacts they left behind. Highlighted are the stone on which Revolutionary…
Read MoreCANCELED – Tour of Old Trinity Church and Burial Ground
This tour has been CANCELED due to the weather. The tour on 10/20 will still run as scheduled. Tour Old Trinity Church, which was founded in 1771, 255 years ago.…
Read MoreEastford’s 1823 Phoenix Stone Cotton Mill Model
Come check out the Florence Warren Latham Museum of Eastford History’s new exhibit: an interactive 1/34 scale model of Eastford’s 1823 Phoenix Stone Cotton Mill! Created by Michael Yurkovic and…
Read MoreNorwich City Hall: Truths, Tales, and Traditions
Step inside Norwich City Hall, one of the city’s architectural treasures. Completed in 1873 in the elegant French Second Empire style, this remarkable building showcases exquisite craftsmanship and many of…
Read MoreHorizon Wings Open House 25th Anniversary Event
Aviary tours, falconry demonstration, kids crafts, raffle basket and education station with owl pellets for dissection. Come help us celebrate our 25th anniversary! Also in attendance at the event will…
Read MoreAshford Academy Open House
Join the Ashford Historical Society at the site of the old Ashford Green to learn about the Ashford Academy, the oldest public building in Ashford. Built in 1825, it served…
Read MoreDolls in the 19th Century
The Clara Barton Birthplace will present a short program (20-25 minutes) on the history of dolls in America in the 1800s. After the presentation, a tour of Clara Barton’s childhood…
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