Killingworth Historical Society, Killingworth CT

05/27/2026

If you missed the third talk by David LeVasseur in his wonderful Revolutionary lecture series: "1776: A Year of a Declaration, Depair, & Hope," it is available for viewing here: https://reflect-vsctv.cablecast.tv/internetchannel/show/6278
The fourth lecture in the series (of six) will be held on October 28th, in Killingworth.
Get ready to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence by immersing yourself in what was happening at the time!

Watch American Revolution Talk #3 1776: A Year of a Declaration, Despair, & Hope

05/09/2026

Our tag sale starts at 8:30, and it's all inside the barn. Come find some treasures and pick up some baked goods to celebrate the Moms in your life! We'll be open until 2:30pm. See you at Parmelee Farm!

05/07/2026

Our tag sale is on Saturday, and our barn is full of treasures! Stop by to shop, and also pick up some delicious baked goods.
Saturday, May 9, 8:30-2:30 in our barn at Parmelee Farm.
Always wanted a grandfather clock? We have a beautiful one!
Want to learn more about Killingworth's history? All of our publications will be available for sale!

05/01/2026

Coming up in one week - the KHS annual Tag and Bake Sale!
Saturday, May 9, 8:30am-2:30pm at our barn at Parmelee Farm.
Here is a preview - we have some real treasures and antiques, plus we have a beautiful grandfather clock available (make us an offer), and all of our publications will be for sale.
Don't miss it!

04/14/2026

Coming up next week, Wednesday, April 22 at 6pm - the third talk by David LeVasseur in his wonderful Revolutionary lecture series: "1776: A Year of a Declaration, Depair & Hope." The talks are alternating between Clinton and Killingworth; preregister for this one with the Henry Carter Hull Library. There is also a Zoom option, and the talk will be recorded, but come in person if you can!
https://events.hchlibrary.org/event/1776-year-declaration-despair-and-hope-48099

04/14/2026

Tom Lentz, our Municipal Historian, has updated his comprehensive timeline, and copies are hot off the presses! The timeline is an excellent way to learn about our town's history whether you have lived here a long time or are new to the area. Great for budding history buffs of all ages, and a bargain at $5, which will support the KHS. You can purchase them at the Town Clerk's office during their regular hours, at our Tag and Bake Sale on May 9th, or at one of our summer open houses.

01/15/2026

This is a wonderful musical program to get you in the mood for America250! Richard brings a (somewhat portable) harpshichord, and he knows a lot about the music of the time and the history. The Henry Carter Hull Library is asking for people to sign up for this event, so click through if you'd like to go.

Join us this Sunday the 18th at 2pm for the Musick of Connecticut's Revolution. Presenter Richard Franklin Donohue, Tenor & Harpsichord, will delight patrons with a collection of “New Songs” and Hymns published in Connecticut during the American Revolution. Registration required. Go to events.hchlibrary.org for more info.

01/03/2026

Today in history: January 3, 1777 marked the end of "Ten Crucial Days" that had begun with Washington crossing the Delaware and ended with what became known as the Batttle of Princeton. If you would like to learn about this turning point in the American Revolution, there is an audio tour available that you can do while riding around New Jersey, or from the comfort of your home.
https://travelstorys.com/tours/ten-crucial-days

Image from the Metropolitain Museum of Art

12/07/2025

We want to thank everyone who came to our Christmas Fair yesterday. Your support means a lot to us, and we hope you had fun shopping and socializing in our barn. We know that we enjoyed seeing all of you! Thanks also to everyone who volunteered yesterday setting up, managing the parking lot, transporting people and packages, staffing the various areas outside, selling all the baked goods, wrapping and cashing out, and generally making a large endeavor run very smoothly. We hope everyone has a wonderful holiday!

12/06/2025

Christmas Fair today! We have arranged all the goodies over three covered locations, and it's all waiting for you to come and do your holiday shopping! The baked goods have arrived, and we have some gift baskets to buy and raffle baskets to win. Lots of greenery in arrangements and in bundles for you to arrange. So many cute ornaments! Also stop in at the Parmelee Farmhouse which is all decorated for the holidays. We'll be here until 3pm. All proceeds go directly to the KHS.