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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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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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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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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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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