Welcome to our new website. In this space you will find the latest information about the activities, programs and articles from the Society. Our pages have pictures from our events. Visit our Museum Store for books and building ornaments. There will be even more to come as we go forward. We hope you will tell others about our new site as you browse about our three museums and discover what we can offer you.

 Our Museums Open Sunday, May 20

 The Old Tolland County Court House, Old Tolland County Jail & Museum, Hicks Stearns Family Museum and the Arts of Tolland will open their doors to kick off the 2012 museum season on Tolland Green Sunday, May 20th beginning at 1 PM. The afternoon will feature historic displays, events, Civil War memorabilia, activities for families and a photography display by Tom Sayers.

The activities culminate with a 3 pm Piano and Organ Concert by Steven Lowry and Richard Matteson at the United Congregational Church followed by a reception.

Re-enactors and visitors in period clothing are invited, the parking is free. Your free will donation is welcomed.

 The Daniel Benton Homestead Museum opens for the season on Sunday, June 3.

 Watch the Memorial Day parade from the Jail porch. We will be open an hour before the parade.

 Annual Meeting June 10th

The Join THS members at this year’s annual meeting on June 10th. Dinner is catered by The Country Butcher. The evening program will begin about 6:30, immediately following a brief, post-dinner meeting. Our speaker will be Noel Tomas, president of the Museum of Connecticut Glass in Glastonbury. See Events Page for more details.

 Strategic Plan and By-Laws

Members of the Board of Directors have been working with the Peer Advisory Network, facilitated by Chris Dobbs from the Noah Webster House. have developed a strategic plan for the Historical Societyfor the next five years. Our by-laws have been realigned to parallel the plan’s recommendation. The new by laws and the Five Year Plan are available for review before the vote scheduled at our June 10 Annual Meeting on our By-Laws page.