Simsbury Historical Society

Simsbury Historical Society The SHS offers tours of our historical buildings, special events, and a variety of cultural and educa

The Simsbury Historical Society is a non-profit educational corporation founded in 1911 through a bequest of Abbie Sexton Barber to begin a "Historical Room" in Simsbury. Our first and current permanent home was acquired in 1962, through the gift of the Phelps family homestead.
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The Simsbury Historical Society collections now include more than one dozen structures, significant regional artifacts

and important period and thematic collections. The archives include an impressive collection of primary source materials that relate to early settlements in Connecticut, the founding of Simsbury, and the development of the surrounding region. Secondary sources are particularly strong in Connecticut, family and regional history, but also include published works on historic interiors, political processes, and social and military history. Today the Simsbury Historical Society continues its stewardship of period and modern buildings, artifact and manuscript collections, and special events and workshops, which afford the general and professional public the opportunity to research and enjoy Simsbury’s past and present.

Summer cookouts, anyone? Bear aprons are back in stock. The museum store is open Thursday-Saturday, noon-4 pm.
05/29/2026

Summer cookouts, anyone? Bear aprons are back in stock. The museum store is open Thursday-Saturday, noon-4 pm.

05/23/2026
Creative inspiration abounds at the Simsbury Historical Society. Today, en plein air painting by Catherine Elliott and D...
05/22/2026

Creative inspiration abounds at the Simsbury Historical Society. Today, en plein air painting by Catherine Elliott and Deborah Leonard Art took place by our iris garden bed. The garden is dedicated to the memory of Martiemae Tuller Phelps, past resident of the Phelps homestead. The garden was established in 2004 as a memorial gift by her daughter, Joan Phelps Messenger, who was one of the last members of the Phelps family to live in the house before donating the homestead to the historical society.

05/20/2026

Take another look at our silent auction before it closes at 8 pm EDT today! https://new.biddingowl.com/simsbury250th Simsbury Historical Society Abigail Phelps Chapter DAR Simsbury, Connecticut Simsbury Free Library

Don't forget to bid! The silent auction closes at 8 pm (EDT) tonight. You can't win if you don't bid!
05/20/2026

Don't forget to bid! The silent auction closes at 8 pm (EDT) tonight. You can't win if you don't bid!

The Simsbury 250th Celebration Committee's silent auction is LIVE! There are many great items to choose from. Bid and keep an eye on your favorites! Auction closes Wednesday, May 20 at 8 p.m. https://new.biddingowl.com/simsbury250th Simsbury Historical Society Abigail Phelps Chapter DAR Simsbury, Connecticut Simsbury VFW Post 1926 Simsbury Free Library American Legion Tomalonis-Hall Post 84

One day left to bid on wonderful items donated by local businesses and community members! Simsbury-Granby Rotary Granby...
05/20/2026

One day left to bid on wonderful items donated by local businesses and community members! Simsbury-Granby Rotary Granby-Simsbury Chamber of Commerce Simsbury Main Street Partnership

Less than 24 hours left to place bids! An island getaway, original art, gift certificates, fitness club memberships and more will be going, going, gone soon. Go to https://new.biddingowl.com/simsbury250th. Proceeds will go towards community programs and events, including a parade on July 11! Simsbury Historical Society Abigail Phelps Chapter DAR Simsbury, Connecticut Simsbury Free Library Simsbury VFW Post 1926

Enjoy a mini concert by the Simsbury Community Band on the Simsbury Historical Society’s grounds from 12-12:30 pm, befor...
05/19/2026

Enjoy a mini concert by the Simsbury Community Band on the Simsbury Historical Society’s grounds from 12-12:30 pm, before the Simsbury Memorial Day Parade begins. No admission fee. There will be some seating but lawn chairs and blankets are welcome.

Bidding is open through Wednesday, 5/20 at 8 pm (EDT). Bid on your favorites and support Simsbury 250th Celebration Comm...
05/18/2026

Bidding is open through Wednesday, 5/20 at 8 pm (EDT). Bid on your favorites and support Simsbury 250th Celebration Committee.

Yard work is a breeze with the right tools! Today's Silent Auction HOT DEAL is a DeWalt Leaf Blower. Battery operated, rechargeable, brand new, in the box! Check out this deal and others online at https://new.biddingowl.com/simsbury250th. Bidding closes Wednesday, May 20 at 8 pm. Proceeds go towards community programs and events, including a parade on July 11. Simsbury Historical Society Abigail Phelps Chapter DAR Simsbury, Connecticut Simsbury VFW Post 1926 American Legion Tomalonis-Hall Post 84 Simsbury Free Library

3 days left to bid! Online silent auction closes Wed., May 20 at 8 pm (EDT). Choose from art, club memberships, gift cer...
05/18/2026

3 days left to bid! Online silent auction closes Wed., May 20 at 8 pm (EDT). Choose from art, club memberships, gift certificates, and more.

Welcome to the Simsbury 250th Celebration Committee's Silent Auction!Thanks to the generosity of local businesses, friends, neighbors, and anonymous donors, we have a wonderful selection of items for you to bid on.

05/16/2026

Is a winning bid in the cards for you?

The silent auction closes Wednesday, May 20 at 8 pm (EDT). Make haste and bid online: https://new.biddingowl.com/simsbury250th

Simsbury Historical Society

Address

800 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, CT
06070

Opening Hours

Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 12pm - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

(860) 658-2500

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