Author Archives: Kate Farrish
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
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
Check out this video by Society Secretary Kate Farrish about the Historical Society’s internship program
A Stroll Down Tolland Green…Then and Now
The Old Tolland County Court House Museum will be holding a photo exhibit of the homes in the Tolland Historic District on Sept. 10, 17 and 24. There are more than 50 homes on the Tolland Green that are on the National Register of … Continue reading
