The Ukrainian Presence in Glastonbury
The Historical Society of Glastonbury’s latest community-curated exhibit howcases the cultural traditions and heritage of Glastonbury’s Ukrainian community.
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Podcast: Abby (and Julia) Smith and Their Cows
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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Preserving Glastonbury’s Legacy
The Historical Society of Glastonbury was formed in 1938 to preserve the Gideon Welles home and it quickly became our mission to preserve and protect the important historical legacy of Glastonbury. In the years since we were formed in 1938, we have established five National Registered Historic Districts and one Local Historic District.
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History of Glastonbury
The Town of Glastonbury was established in 1693. It was named for the town of Glastonbury in Somerset, England. Glastonbury was once home to the Wangunk people, Native Americans who lived in the central Connecticut River valley for hundreds of years. The Wangunk people remain but reside in other towns and areas of the country.
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