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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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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The Historical Society of Glastonbury presents “Jordan Freeman: The Fight to Set a People Free” Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 7 – 8 PM Schultz Hall, First Church of Christ Congregational, 2183 …
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An Exhibit at the Historical Society of Glastonbury Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary By: Sarah Pettingell and Maureen Smilow Do you remember mini-skirts with colorful psychedelic prints and go-go boots? For …
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The Historical Society of Glastonbury’s new commemorative book, Our Sacred Honor: Glastonbury and the Revolutionary War, commemorating the town’s role in the War for Independence is being made available in …
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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.
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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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