Historical Society of Glastonbury

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

Park behind Cotton Hollow Kitchen in the dirt spots and take a walk! New signage on the trail gives you some great information about the place called Cotton Hollow.

05/28/2026

Museum transformation! Our curator, Donna Henrikson, and a dedicated team of volunteers have been busy changing our standing displays into a gallery of fashion over America's 250 years. Stop on in. Free, though donations are always appreciated, but do come!

Hours Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays from 10 to 4... though only afternoons until June 8th due to 5th grade school tours.

Have a group of friends or a club and those hours don't work, call the Museum and we'll work something out. 860 633-6890

05/27/2026

It's a ways out but don;t say we didn't warn you :-)

05/24/2026

HAMILTON!!! It's NOT all about HIM!! Check this out...
The required small print.... All are welcome to join HSG’s Historical Book Club and participation is FREE (donations are welcome), registration is requested. To register, e-mail to [email protected]

05/24/2026

Going Fast and who doesn't want to skip out on a FRIDAY? Thursday is sold out but a lucky few might snag a FRIDAY spot if they act FAST!
Just sweet talk .... [email protected] :-)

05/23/2026

HAMILTON!!! Get your Hamilton fix here! Don't Miss out!
The required small print.... All are welcome to join HSG’s Historical Book Club and participation is FREE (donations are welcome), registration is requested. To register, e-mail to [email protected]

05/17/2026

Another Tavern Night in the books! Thank you to all our Tavern guests, volunteers and last minute volunteers. It certainly appeared everyone had a lovely time. Dinner theater Historical Society style!

We'll have more pictures to post soon, but here are a few to start.

05/15/2026

Summer Workshops for Kids – Daily activities
Day 1 The Wonderful World of the Wangunks
Experience the life of the First Peoples of our town.
Create a clay pinch pot, play Native American games, make a beaded wristband, learn
storytelling and create a story.
Day 2 Edible History
Work in the colonial garden- plant, harvest, water, help with pest control.
Learn about colonial pantries. Churn your own butter and spread it on hearth-baked
bread, pickle your own cukes and carrots.
Day 3 Fiber to Fabrics to Fabulous Outcomes
Learn about colonial fashions, try on clothing, card wool, spin, dye your own hand towel,
make a pillow seat.
Day 4 Adventures in Learning - Communication before the internet.
Make, bind, and decorate your own journal. Use invisible ink to send a message to a
Revolutionary spy.
Day 5 Discovery Adventures
Discover the fun times and the chore times of colonial kids. Dip candles, make rope,
play with colonial toys and make your own.