Author Archives: Kate Farrish
Opening Day for Three Museums: Sunday, May 28
Three of the Tolland Historical Society’s museums on the Tolland Green will be open Sunday, May 28 for visiting before and after the Tolland Memorial Day Parade. Drop in to the Old Tolland County Jail and Museum at 52 Tolland … Continue reading
Two events set for Saturday, May 20 to mark Armed Services Day
Due to the weather prediction for Saturday, May 20, the Tolland Military Museum will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for visitors, but it is cancelling its Military Vehicle Show. Come visit! At 2 p.m. on the same … Continue reading
A successful Tolland Antiques Show!
Thank you to our partner, Goosefare Antiques and Promotions, our dealers, volunteers and guests for making the 54th annual Tolland Antiques Show a big success!
The Tolland Antiques Show returns on Sunday, March 19!
The Tolland Historical Society is pleased to announce that the Tolland Antiques Show will return after a two-year hiatus on Sunday, March 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Tolland Middle School at 1 Falcon Way in Tolland. … Continue reading
You can support the Tolland Historical Society through AmazonSmile by Feb. 20
Amazon has announced that it is ending its giving program, AmazonSmile, on Feb. 20, but remember, between then and now, you can designate the Tolland Historical Society to receive a portion of your purchases through the AmazonSmile website. As always, … Continue reading
On Nov. 29, please consider making a gift to support the Tolland Historical Society
On Giving Tuesday 2022, Nov. 29, please consider making a tax-deductible gift to the Tolland Historical Society to help us preserve and tell Tolland’s story. Donations can be made directly on this web site by using the yellow “Donate” button … Continue reading
History Talk set for Nov. 12 in Tolland on the Titan II Missile Program
Carl Stidsen from Tolland (Major, USAF, Ret.), will give a free talk on Saturday, Nov. 12 on the Titan II Intercontinental Ballistic Missile program called “Life in a Cold War ICBM Site: On the Nuclear Bullseye.” The talk, set for … Continue reading
Trick or Treating on Halloween at the Jail Museum
Come have a spooky experience on Halloween, Oct. 31, between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. by trick or treating at the Old Tolland County Jail and Museum on 52 Tolland Green. Free and sponsored by the Tolland Historical Society.
A joyous celebration of the 1822 Court House
On Saturday, Oct. 22, the Tolland Historical Society celebrated the 200th anniversary of the Old Tolland County Court House with festivities, period costumes, cupcakes and the long-awaited drawing to win a beautiful quilt made and donated by Society board member … Continue reading
Come celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Old Tolland Court House on Oct. 22!
The public is invited to join the Tolland Historical Society in celebrating the 200th anniversary of the museum at 53 Tolland Green from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine, with festivities and a final chance to view depicting … Continue reading
