Author Archives: Kate Farrish

The Tolland Historical Society will hold a free fiber spinning demonstration on Sunday, July 25 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Old Tolland County Jail and Museum on the Tolland Green. It will feature a hands-on experience with … Continue reading →

Important restoration work continues this week on the bell tower at the Old Tolland County Court House Museum. The Tolland Historical Society is still seeking donations to support this important project and to replenish its operating funds. Donations can be … Continue reading →

Here’s our Wednesday update on the restoration project at the Old Tolland County Court House Museum: Upper copper work continues this week. Rotted timbers were found in the belfry framing above the bell level as well as significant rotted wood … Continue reading →

After two full weeks, the restoration of the Old Tolland County Court House cupola and bell tower this week continues, with strikingly different images. In the first, new copper is being returned to the wooden cupola dome, over a protective … Continue reading →

The Tolland Historical Society’s Governing Board will hold the Society’s 2021 annual meeting via Zoom on Sunday, June 27 at 4 p.m. At the meeting, an update will be provided on the bell tower restoration project at the Old Tolland … Continue reading →

Each Wednesday this summer, the Tolland Historical Society will share updates on the restoration of the cupola and bell tower at the Old Tolland County Court House. Work began on June 1 when carpenters removed the weathervane from the copper- … Continue reading →

The Tolland Historical Society is pleased to announce that after being closed for more than a year due to the coronavirus pandemic, two of its museums will be reopening to the public. The Old Tolland County Jail and Museum be … Continue reading →

Here’s an appropriate poem for Memorial Day as we remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect all of us.

     The Tolland Historical Society is inviting the public to visit the Old Tolland County Jail and Museum from noon to 3 p.m. today, Sunday, May 30. There will be ample ventilation, but visitors are asked to wear a … Continue reading →

We are sorry to report that our beloved Tolland Historical Society archivist, Barbara Cook, passed away on Tuesday, March 23.She was an active member in the Society for decades, including spending 15 years as director the Old Tolland County Court … Continue reading →