Court House and Jail Museums
Opening May 19, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Benton Museum Opening June 2
Court House will be open Sunday, May 26, Noon to 3:00 p.m. before and after the Memorial Day Parade. Bring your chairs, and we’ll bring free lemonade, cookies and cold water. Townspeople have watched parades from this lawn since 1822, including one for General Grant. Did you know he was a descendant of the Grant Hill Grants?
Watch the Memorial day Parade from our Porch
Jail Museum will be open from Noon to 3 PM (we are on the parade route) for Memorial Day Parade goers and limited seating is available on our porches. Refreshments will be served.
Contact Us
Email us at: society@tollandhistorical.org
Summer Intern Program Begins 6th Season
Interested students entering the 7 – 12 Grader should contact Museum Director, Kathy Bach at 860.872.7716.
The Intern Program involves students in all aspects of the museum; from accessioning, designing displays, maintaining the museum, participating in Sunday events and historic demonstrations to giving tours. Hours of commitment are Sundays 1-4 and/or Wednesdays from 9-noon. It’s a great experience and loads of fun! Successful students earn community service hours and a letter of recommendation.
Sponsor of the Week
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New Page Added to our Site!
Civil War Stories
Click on above blue link or chose from Archives page drop down
menu. Page also contains information on Tolland men who fought
for the Union during the Civil War.
