Author Archives: Kate Farrish
Museums closed on Sunday, Aug. 4; to reopen Sunday, Aug. 12
Due to the heat expected on Sunday, Aug. 4, the Daniel Benton Homestead, the Old Tolland County Court House Museum and the Old Tolland County Jail and Museum will be closed. There’s no air-conditioning in these historic museums. The museums … Continue reading
First Tolland History Camp is a Success!
Six girls from Tolland have learned all about life in the 1800s while attending the Tolland Historical Society’s first Tolland History Camp the week of July 23. The camp, lead by instructor Talie Lyon, 15, and Society President and Museum … Continue reading
Society is raising funds for two museum projects
The Tolland Historical Society is asking for the community’s help in supporting two important projects at our museums. First, the cupola on the 1822 Old Tolland County Court House Museum is going to need extensive repairs. The building is safe … Continue reading
Museums Closed on July 1, 8
The Tolland Historical Society’s museums will be closed Sunday, July 1 and Sunday, July 8 to observe Independence Day. The museums – the Daniel Benton Homestead, the Old Tolland County Jail and Museum and the Old Tolland County Court House … Continue reading
You’re invited to the Tolland Historical Society’s Annual Meeting
Anyone interested in learning more about the Tolland Historical Society is invited to its annual meeting on Sunday, June 24 at the Old Tolland County Jail and Museum at 52 Tolland Green. The event begins with … Continue reading
Tolland Green Photo Exhibit Back by Popular Demand
A Stroll Down Tolland Green…Then and Now A photo exhibit showing many of the buildings on the Tolland Green was so popular last fall that the Tolland Historical Society has brought it back for this summer! The exhibit runs Sundays … Continue reading
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
