Author Archives: Kate Farrish
Where Two Worlds Meet Returns May 4 and 5
The Tolland Historical Society’s popular, family-friendly annual event, “Where Two Worlds Meet” will be held at the Daniel Benton Homestead at 154 Metcalf Road on May 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on May 5 … Continue reading
Thank you for another great antiques show!
Despite the sloppy weather on Sunday, March 10, antiques lovers from across New England turned out to make the 53rd Annual Tolland Antiques show a success. The many customers joined our dealers who traveled from New York, Pennsylvania and Maine … Continue reading
Join us for the 53rd annual Tolland Antiques Show on March 10!
Calling all antiques lovers: be sure to join us Sunday, March 10 for the Tolland Historical Society’s largest annual fundraiser – the 53rd annual Tolland Antiques Show! The show will be held from 9 a.m. to … Continue reading
17th Century Weekend Postponed
The Tolland Historical Society is sorry to announce that the 17th Century weekend planned at the Daniel Benton Homestead for Saturday, Nov. 3 has been postponed due the rainy weather that has been forecast. It will be rescheduled for next … Continue reading
Trick or Treaters Welcome at Old Tolland County Jail on Halloween
The Old Tolland County Jail and Museum will be open for trick or treaters on Halloween night from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Stop by and see us at 52 Tolland Green in Tolland and show off your costumes.
Two Worlds Meet — Native American and Colonial Encampment on Nov. 3
Daniel Benton Homestead Museum 154 Metcalf Road, Tolland Saturday, Nov. 3, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. The Benton Homestead will welcome Native American and English colonial reenactors who portray life in 17th century … Continue reading
Popular Silhouette Fundraiser Returns Nov. 11
Appointments can be made now for a sitting with silhouette artist Marcella Comerford on Appointments can be made now for a sitting with silhouette artist Marcella Comerford on Sunday, Nov. 11 at an event that will benefit the Tolland … 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
