Hicks-Stearns Family Museum

05/19/2026

Tolland Green Day is THIS THURSDAY! We cannot wait to welcome the third graders to Hicks!

05/07/2026

These warmer days make us think of our summer lawn concert series. Come, relax, and unwind to the music. Feel free to bring a picnic supper to enjoy. Please note, our gates open at 6.

*In case of inclement weather, call the museum, or check social media for info!*

All concerts are free admission; donations are gladly accepted to assist the nonprofit Hicks-Stearns Museum in continuing to present quality programs and events.

05/03/2026

We’d like to give a special shout out to everyone who came to our gardens for prom photos on Friday! A special THANK YOU to Kerri from Peter Green Flower Farm for donating the beautiful arrangement (picture 1)! Please feel free to add your own pictures from our grounds!

04/30/2026

We are excited to open our gates for prom pictures tomorrow starting at 3:30! There are lots of beautiful spots...Carriage House, Gazebo, covered benches, rose arbor, and fountain to name a few!

PROM IS ALMOST HERE!! We are excited to open our beautiful grounds on the Tolland Green this Friday for pictures!

The gates open at 3:30 – hope to see you there with your family and friends!

04/27/2026

PROM IS ALMOST HERE!! We are excited to open our beautiful grounds on the Tolland Green this Friday for pictures!

The gates open at 3:30 – hope to see you there with your family and friends!

04/09/2026

📣 We’re Hiring! Part-Time Museum Director - Hicks-Stearns Museum, Tolland, CT.

Love history, community events, and Victorian-era charm? The Hicks-Stearns Museum Board is seeking a 20‑hour/week Director to lead programs, manage operations, and grow the museum’s offerings and community presence.

🕰 Flexible schedule with some remote work. Required on-site times include: • Sundays (May–Oct) during the Farmers’ Market • One evening per week in July & early August for lawn concerts • Occasional Saturdays for special events

🎓 Ideal Candidate • Bachelor’s degree in History, Museum/Nonprofit Management, Business, or Humanities • Demonstrated experience with business operations, fundraising, program development, and volunteer recruitment/training/retention • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communications • Microsoft Office and QuickBooks skills • Interest in/knowledge of, the Victorian era

🏛 Key Responsibilities • Oversight of 2 historic buildings • Strategic planning • Financial management • Program development • Volunteer management • Outreach • Grant writing

📩 How to Apply - Send a brief statement of interest and your qualifications (Word document - maximum 3 pages) to [email protected]. Position open until filled.

12/07/2025

The Vernon Chorale performs today, Sunday, December 7th, from 12:30 – 1:30.

The Victorian Christmas Open House is open from 11:00 – 2:00.

Can you find the 18 Victorian gift giving ways?!

Free admission, the gift shop is open, delicious refreshments and crafts for kids! , ,

12/06/2025

There may be flurries outside, but inside we have a bright and cheerful rainbow…a Victorian gift giving way from the 1897 Ladies Home Journal.

Have fun discovering the 18 other ways Victorians liked to give gifts.

Come visit today, Saturday, December 6th from 10 – 5:30 and enjoy the Tolland High School Chamber Choir from 4:30 – 5:30

Stop by before the Torchlight Parade and Tree Lighting that starts at 6 on the Green, followed by Santa greeting guests on the Museum’s porch.

Hours on Sunday, December 7th are 11 to 2 with musical entertainment provided by the Vernon Chorale from 12:30- 1:30.

On both days: gift shop open, refreshments, crafts for kids & free admission! , ,

12/03/2025

Start your holiday season on a high note - there will be talented entertainment on both days of the Victorian Christmas Open House!

The Tolland High School Chamber Choir will perform on Saturday, December 6th from 4:30-5:30. Stop in before the annual Torchlight Parade and Tree Lighting starting at 6 on the Green, followed by Santa greeting guests on the Museum’s porch.

The Vernon Chorale will perform on Sunday, December 7th from 12:30-1:30. , ,

11/30/2025

The hand embroidered, Victorian era stockings were hung by the chimney with care…

Come visit this Saturday, December 6th from 10:00 – 5:30 and enjoy listening to the Tolland High School Chamber Choir from 4:30 – 5:30.

Stop by before the Torchlight Parade and Tree Lighting on the Green that starts at 6:00, followed by Santa greeting guests on the Museum’s porch.

Hours on Sunday, December 7th are 11:00 to 2:00, with musical entertainment provided by the Vernon Chorale from 12:30-1:30.

On both days the gift shop will be open, (cash checks and Venmo only), and there will be refreshments, crafts for kids & free admission! . , ,