The 1755 River Valley Mansion has been preserved in its original colonial style and has one of the largest colonial era hearth fireplaces in Connecticut.
Museum exhibits cover the town’s history from the First Peoples who resided here, the Wangunk people, through the arrival of the Colonists, 19th Century Immigration from European Countries, through the history of the mid-20th Century.
Joseph Welles was a well-known colonial era tavern owner. He built his home on the Country Road (Main Street) and in 1796, he was granted a license to operate a tavern there.
The Historical Society of Glastonbury relies on donors and members to provide operating support so that we may continue to highlight the history, people, events, and important buildings and businesses that make up the diverse history of Glastonbury. We do this by adding to our collection, repairing and maintaining our historic buildings, and offering programs and events that present our history in an interesting and informative manner to residents and guests.
Successful Inaugural Pay It Forward Event Many thanks to the community for their generous donations to the HSG & GPIP Food Drive on Sunday, October 13th. The Glastonbury Food …
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Our annual takeover of the Welles-Shipman-Ward property on September 27-29 is being planned now, and we will begin collecting your gently used items in August. We welcome donations of vintage …
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In colonial times, all able-bodied freemen between the ages of 16 and 60 were required to train with their town’s militia. These men were part-time, non-professional fighters who had to provide their own weapons when they trained and their own clothing and food if they were away.
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********** TEN YEARS of AMAZING KIDS **********
Please read the announcement read at the November presentation by Board of Ed vice-chair, Julie Thompson
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THANK YOU, Diane Hoover for making it happen for TEN YEARS!!
The Time Traveling Techies is a club at Smith Middle School which is a collaboration between middle school students and the Historical Society of Glastonbury. The club has been in existence for ten years and has prepared approximately one-hundred students who have a strong interest in Glastonbury history to be junior docents. The club was recognized for their service at the Board of Education meeting on November 13th . This year’s members from left to right are; Christine (Mitzi) Ivey, Antonio Fernandez-Decker, Erin Cody, Oliver Pickford, Carmine Rizzo, and Gibson Rogers. Advisors are Diane Hoover (HSG)and Jon McGlynn (Smith teacher.)
You can see these young people in action at this Sunday’s (11/17) event, Thanksgiving is Here, at Welles-Shipman-Ward Property (972 Main St So. Glastonbury) from 12 -3.
