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Date |
Time |
Event |
Location |
Description |
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Sunday, November
17, 2013 |
1:00pm - 4:00pm |
THANKSGIVING IS
HERE! |
The Welles
Shipman Ward
House
972
Main St.
|
The harvest is
in, the house
has been made
ready. We
are ready for
the biggest
holiday of the
year.
Admission:$3.00 |
|
Sunday, October 20,
2013 |
11:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. |
DINNER IN JERUSHA'S
KITCHEN |
The Welles Shipman
Ward House
972
Main St.
|
Help prepare dinner
from 18th century
"receipts", then
enjoy it with
Glastenbury cyder
and new friends.
Reservations
required.
$50.00 |
|
Saturday, October 5,
2013 |
TBD |
HOUSE TOURS |
TBD |
TBD |
|
Saturday, September
15,
2013 |
TBD |
ANNUAL FARM DAY
FESTIVAL |
The Welles Shipman
Ward House
972
Main St.
|
HSG annually gives
back to the town
with this free
family event
attended by
thousands. This year
it will be more than
just a celebration
of Glastonbury’s
history and
agriculture, but
also a celebration
and dedication of
the newly
reconstructed
Tobacco Shed. |
|
Sunday, September
8, 2013 |
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm |
DINNER LECTURE |
Hale-Goodrich
House
2016 Main St. |
This dinner lecture
will be at the
beautiful home of
Pat and Tom Yandow,
1099 Main Street.
This c. 1840 has
seen many grand
changes in the past
few years, more than
doubling its size. |
|
Thursday August 15,
2013 |
1:00pm-3:00pm |
COLONIAL GAMES DAY |
The Welles
Shipman Ward
House
972 Main St. |
Colonial kids didn't
have Xbox or Wii.
Ever wonder what
18th and early 19th
century children did
for fun? Come
and try their games.
Ages 6-11.
Reservations
required. $5 |
|
Friday, July 19,
2013 |
10:00am-3:00pm |
ARCHAEOLOGY DAY |
The Welles
Shipman Ward
House
972 Main St. |
When it comes to
history, one
person's trash is
another's treasure.
Dig with renowned CT
State Archaeologist
Dr. Nick Bellantoni
(as seen on The
History Channel) and
FOSA. Ages 12
and up.
Reservations
required.
Students $10, other
$15. |
|
Saturday, June 22,
2013 |
9:00am-4:00pm |
40th Annual Antiques
and Vintage
Collectibles Show on
the Green |
Historical
Society of
Glastonbury
Main and Hubbard
Streets
Glastonbury, CT |
**RAIN OR SHINE**
General
Admission $4 |
|
Sunday, June
9, 2013 |
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm |
DINNER LECTURE |
Hale-Goodrich
House
2016 Main St. |
This dinner lecture
will be at the
charming home of
Jane and Brian Fox
known as the
Hale-Goodrich House
at 2016 Main St.,
built in the French
Second Empire style
for Frances Hale in
1876, at the height
of the Victorian
age. |
|
Saturday, June 8, 2013 |
10:00am - 2:00pm |
CONNECTICUT OPEN
HOUSE DAY |
The Welles
Shipman Ward
House
972 Main St. |
FREE tours
today!
Sponsored by the CT
Office of Tourism.
A great way to
discover and
rediscover what is
in your backyard. |
|
Tuesday, May 28, 2012 |
7:30 pm -
9:00 pm |
Membership Meeting w/speaker |
First Church
Congregational
2183 Main St. |
Program: "The
History,
Preservation and
Reconstruction of
the Relocated Oak
Street Tobacco Shed"
Presenter: HSG
Facilities Chair
Joseph Green |
|
Sunday, May 19,
2013 |
1:00pm-4:00pm |
PLANNING THE KITCHEN
GARDEN |
The Welles
Shipman Ward
House
972 Main St. |
It's time to plant
the vegetables that
will nourish the
family through the
coming year, and the
herbs that will
season their food
and heal them.
Glastonbury Garden
Club will be on hand
to discuss our
Colonial Revival
Herb Garden.
Admission $3. |
|
Monday, May 6,
2013 |
6:00pm |
Walk-Dinner Tour of
South Glastonbury |
South Tavern
parking lot
840
Main St.
|
Tour is
approximately one
hour
and
features 3 mill
sites, mill worker's
homes, tap rooms,
and small businesses
followed by dinner
and a slide show at
the Tavern.
Reservations
required
Talk, walk and
dinner is $30 for
members and $35 for
non-members. Walk
alone $10.
|
|
Sunday, May 5,
2013 |
1:00pm-4:00pm |
Opening Reception for
Glastonbury Art Guild's
Nutmeg
Pastelists
Exhibit
|
Museum on the
Green
Corner of Main
and Hubbard
Streets |
Join us in
celebrating
Glastonbury Art
Guild's Nutmeg Pastelists' week long
exhibit at the Museum on the
Green during this special
reception. |
|
Monday, April 29,
2013 |
6:00pm |
Walk-Dinner Tour of
Cotton Hollow |
South Tavern
parking lot
840 Main St.
|
Tour is
approximately one
hour down the south
side through Cotton
Hollow, discussing
the industries, and
people who made this
unique area come
alive. followed by
dinner and a slide
show at the Tavern.
Reservations
required
Talk, walk and
dinner is $30 for
members and $35 for
non-members. Walk
alone $10.
|
|
Sunday, April 21,
2013 |
1:00pm-4:00pm |
Museum on the Green
OPEN
- Looking Glass
Exhibit |
Museum on the
Green
Corner of Main
and Hubbard
Streets |
Museum on the Green
is OPEN the third
Sunday of Every
Month |
|
Tuesday, April 16,
2013 |
10:00am - 1:00pm |
KIDS IN JERUSHA'S
KITCHEN |
The Welles
Shipman Ward
House
972 Main St. |
Hearth cooking class
for kids 8 to 12,
who prepare and
enjoy a simple meal
together.
Reservations
required.
$15.00 |
|
Sunday, April 14,
2012 |
1:00pm-4:00pm |
HANDCRAFT DAY |
The Welles
Shipman Ward
House
972 Main St. |
Hands on History:
Our Colonial
ancestors made it by
hand. Watch
spinning, weaving,
quilting, and more.
Take part in
workshops to learn
new skills. |
|
Tuesday, March
26, 2012 |
7:30 pm -
9:00 pm |
Membership Meeting w/speaker |
First Church
Congregational
2183 Main St. |
Program:
“Long Island Sound
and Its Role in the
Struggle for
America’s
Independence”
Presenter:
author Richard
Radune
|
|
Saturday, March 23,
2013 |
6:00pm-8:00pm |
WELLES TAVERN NIGHT |
The Welles
Shipman Ward
House
972 Main St. |
'Tis the year 1792.
Step into Joseph
Welles' taproom as a
resident of
Glastonbury.
Reservations
Required.
$30.00 |
|
Sunday, March 17,
2013 |
1:00pm-4:00pm |
Museum on the Green
OPEN |
Museum on the
Green
Corner of Main
and Hubbard
Streets |
Museum on the Green
is OPEN the third
Sunday of Every
Month |
|
Sunday, March 10,
2013 |
1:00pm-4:00pm |
MAPLE SUGAR MADNESS |
The Welles
Shipman Ward
House
972 Main St. |
See how maple syrup
is made from the sap
of the maples on our
homelot.
Sample last year's
stock.
Admission $3. |
|
Tuesday, January
22, 2012 |
7:30 pm -
9:00 pm |
Membership Meeting w/speaker |
First Church
Congregational
2183 Main St. |
Program: "From Hula
Hoops to High
Fashion: G. Fox in
the 1950's"
Presenter: Elizabeth
Abbe, Director of
Public Outreach CHS |
|
Sunday, February 17,
2013 |
1:00pm-4:00pm |
Museum on the Green
OPEN |
Museum on the
Green
Corner of Main
and Hubbard
Streets |
Museum on the Green
is OPEN the third
Sunday of Every
Month |
|
Sunday, January 20,
2013 |
1:00pm-4:00pm |
Museum on the Green
OPEN |
Museum on the
Green
Corner of Main
and Hubbard
Streets |
Museum on the Green
is OPEN the third
Sunday of Every
Month |
|
Sunday, December 16,
2012 |
1:00pm-4:00pm |
Museum on the Green
OPEN |
Museum on the
Green
Corner of Main
and Hubbard
Streets |
Museum on the Green
is OPEN the third
Sunday of Every
Month |
|
Sunday,
December 2, 2012 |
1:00pm -
4:00pm |
Holiday HSG
Member Reception |
The Welles
Shipman Ward
House
972 Main St. |
Museum will be
decorated for
the season.
Please join us
to celebrate,
partake in some
light
refreshments and
our magnificent
museum. |
|
Sunday, November
18, 2012 |
1:00pm - 4:00pm |
THANKSGIVING IS
HERE! |
The Welles
Shipman Ward
House
972
Main St.
|
The harvest is
in, the house
has been made
ready. We
are ready for
the biggest
holiday of the
year.
Admission:$3.00 |
|
Tuesday, October
23, 2012 |
7:30 pm -
9:00 pm |
Membership Meeting w/speaker |
First Church
Congregational
2183 Main St. |
Program: "Should
Connecticut
Apologize for
Hanging Witches?"
Presenter: Richard
G. Tomlinson |
|
Sunday, October 21,
2012 |
11:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. |
DINNER IN JERUSHA'S
KITCHEN |
The Welles Shipman
Ward House
972
Main St.
|
Help prepare dinner
from 18th century
"receipts", then
enjoy it with
Glastenbury cyder
and new friends.
Reservations
required.
$50.00 |
|
Saturday, Sept. 29 |
Silent Auction
9-10am
General Auction
10am until done
|
ANTIQUE AUCTION |
972 Main St.
S. Glastonbury
Welles Shipman Ward
House |
Auction of Antiques
and Vintage
Collectibles |
|
Sunday, September 16,
2012 |
1:00pm-4:00pm |
Museum on the Green
OPEN |
Museum on the
Green
Corner of Main
and Hubbard
Streets |
Museum on the Green
is OPEN the third
Sunday of Every
Month |
|
Sunday, September
9, 2012 |
|
Dinner Lecture |
Caswell -
Miller House |
will be at the
beautiful home of
Susan & Joel
Freedman, 213 Tryon
St., a center
chimney colonial
known as the Caswell
– Miller House.
Built in c. 1783,
the house was
occupied by the
Caswell family and
the Miller family
for more than 150
years. Susan
Goodrich Motycka
will be the speaker.
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