Little learners, naturalists, history buffs, farm workers, cigar connoisseurs all welcome. Valley Historical Society operates its Tobacco Museum within two buildings located on the pristinely beautiful 473-acre Northwest Park. HOURS
We are open to the public during growing season, that's tobacco-speak for spring through early fall. However, tours are available by appointment around the calendar y
ear. SCOPE
Cultivating tobacco's unique legacy, our mission is to preserve the plant's historical origins as well as the impact of its agricultural industry in Connecticut. The society houses many artifacts in the Gordon S. Taylor Tobacco Shed Museum related to farming practices, including a fantastic collection of antique farm equipment used in the growing of shade and broadleaf for which the Connecticut River Valley's known; since 1900, producing the highest quality wrapper—that is, the exterior leaf that surrounds the cigar filler—in the world! Adjacent to the shed, the John E. Luddy Archive galleries feature artisan cigar tools, books, employment records, and paraphernalia related to cigar trade and culture. Pay us a visit, and learn the history of the most important agricultural crop ever grown in Connecticut! DIRECTIONS
The museum is located in Windsor, Connecticut, USA.
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From Interstate 91 heading north, take Exit 38. From Interstate 91 heading south, take Exit 38A. Turn right at the exit on to Poquonock Avenue (Route 75). After 1.5 miles turn left on to Prospect Hill Rd. At the second traffic circle turn right onto Lang Rd. Continue up Lang Rd. to the gravel parking lot on the left-hand side. PARKING
Please park in the main parking lot and walk to the museum buildings via the marked path beside the pond.
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For seniors and those with accessibility permits only, continue to the lot next to the Nature Center for designated spots.
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If even closer parking or drop-off is needed, we will accommodate that.
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​⚠️No parking on the grass or beside the museum buildings, please.
