Author Archives: Kate Farrish
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.
World War I Talk, Continued
Carl Stidsen of the New England Air Museum will give the second half of his World War I talk, on the War at Sea, on Sunday, Oct. 15 at 1 p.m. at the Old Tolland County Jail and Museum … Continue reading
Portraits in Silhouette Fundraiser Nov. 12
Silhouette artist Marcella Comerford will provide beautiful, hand-cut silhouettes on Sunday, Nov. 12 for a one-of-kind gift just in time for the holidays. The Tolland Historical Society is now accepting appointments for this fundraiser, with a portion of the proceeds … Continue reading
Author Charles Monagan to speak Sept. 17 about his book, “Connecticut Icons”
The Tolland Historical Society will host a free talk Sunday, Sept. 17 at 1 p.m. by author Charles Monagan about his recently re-released book “Connecticut Icons: Classic Symbols of the Nutmeg State.” The talk will take … Continue reading
Learn how to make ice cream the old-fashioned way Aug. 27
The public is invited to come learn how to make ice cream the old-fashioned way on Sunday, Aug. 27 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Old Tolland County Jail and Museum at 52 Tolland Green in Tolland. The … Continue reading
