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.
Last year, in Episode 217, listeners were introduced to Hannah Smith. Born in 1767, Hannah was the matriarch of the non-conformist Smith Family of Glastonbury. In the 2020s, her diaries …
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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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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.
Read MoreAlways a sell out - ACT FAST!!! Want to see a sample of what`s been found? VISIT the Museum On The Green and check out the display.
Summer Workshops for Kids – Daily activities
Day 1 The Wonderful World of the Wangunks
Experience the life of the First Peoples of our town.
Create a clay pinch pot, play Native American games, make a beaded wristband, learn
storytelling and create a story.
Day 2 Edible History
Work in the colonial garden- plant, harvest, water, help with pest control.
Learn about colonial pantries. Churn your own butter and spread it on hearth-baked
bread, pickle your own cukes and carrots.
Day 3 Fiber to Fabrics to Fabulous Outcomes
Learn about colonial fashions, try on clothing, card wool, spin, dye your own hand towel,
make a pillow seat.
Day 4 Adventures in Learning - Communication before the internet.
Make, bind, and decorate your own journal. Use invisible ink to send a message to a
Revolutionary spy.
Day 5 Discovery Adventures
Discover the fun times and the chore times of colonial kids. Dip candles, make rope,
play with colonial toys and make your own.
Hear Ye, Hear Ye . . . Tomorrows Presentation and Annusal Meeting is ON and is not to be missed. However the May 18th presentation has been POSTPONED until the Fall.
Enjoy - Hope to see you Tomorrow @ 7pm 🙂
First Church 2183 Main Street
"Details for each day`s activities will be posted shortly"
Starts @ NOON TODAY!!! The Redcoats are coming and the militia is ready!
