Author Archives: Kate Farrish
Two important announcements for May 18 and 19
Parking for Prom Photos on the Green Prom goers are invited by the Tolland Historical Society to use the parking lots behind the Jail and Court House Museums when taking prom photos on the Tolland Green this Friday, May 18, … Continue reading
Native American and Colonial Encampment Postponed
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the 17th Century encampment planned for May 19 and 20 has been postponed. It will be rescheduled for this summer, and the Tolland Historical Society will post a new date when it has been set. We … Continue reading
Two Worlds Meet — Native American and Colonial Encampment
Daniel Benton Homestead Museum 154 Metcalf Road, Tolland Saturday, May 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 20, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. The Benton Homestead will welcome Native American and English … Continue reading
New Tolland Military Museum to Open on May 27
The Tolland Historical Society is pleased to announce the opening of a new museum at 749 Tolland Stage Road, adding to the cultural vitality of the Tolland Green neighborhood. The Tolland Military Museum will include the extensive private collection of … Continue reading
Tolland Antiques Show Video
To see an entertaining video from the 52nd Annual Tolland Antiques Show, produced by Historical Society board member Perne R. Maynard, follow this link: http://community.prmemories.com/52nd-antiques-show.html
Scenes from the 52nd Annual Tolland Antiques Show
Perne R. Maynard, the Society’s Media Chairman, shared these terrific photos from our latest, successful antiques show, which was held March 4 in Tolland. See photos from Perne on the Antiques Show page
Directions to the 52nd annual Tolland Antiques Show on Sunday, March 4
Some people have been calling asking how to get to the Tolland Middle School at 1 Falcon Way in Tolland for Sunday’s show. Here you go: From Boston, take I-84 West to exit 68. Turn right off the exit and … Continue reading
The 52nd Annual Tolland Antiques Show is Set for March 4!
Antique lovers: make plans to com on out March 4 to the 52nd annual Tolland Antiques show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Tolland Middle School. The show will feature more than 50 dealers from throughout … Continue reading
Museum Interns Featured on “Better Connecticut” Oct. 31
Thank you to Kara Sundlun from WFSB’s “Better Connecticut” show for featuring Tolland Historical Society President Kathy Bach and our middle and high school interns on her show. Here’s a link to the video: http://www.wfsb.com/clip/13866103/meet-students-who-run-a-county-jail-and-museum
Trick or Treating at the Jail Museum on Halloween
The Old County Jail and Museum will be open for trick or treating on Halloween from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Come visit our spooky setting.
