The Historical Society is open Thursday through Saturday from noon to four pm.
Research and Saturday tours continue to be scheduled by appointment.
Ellsworth Visitors’ Center is located at 10 Phelps Lane
Phelps Tavern and Homestead is located at 800 Hopmeadow Street
The tavern is not wheelchair accessible.
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Questions about any of our events? Email us at info@simsburyhistory.org and reference the event.
SUNDAY, Apr. 28
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Connections Between Immigration, the Ensign Bickford Company, and the Town of Simsbury
Come hear about the connections prior to touring the exhibit, “Family, Factory & Fuses: The Ensign-Bickford Company.”
Pre-registration required
Members FREE, non-members $5
SATURDAY, May 4
2:00pm – 6:00pm
Rain date:
SUNDAY, May 5
SHS Open House
- Demonstrations by our blacksmith, Baird Welch-Collins
- Live music by Liviu Pop and Friends, featuring Roberto Morbioli
- Food sold at the Cannonball Cafe in the Phelps Tavern
- A silent auction in the Ellsworth Visitor Center
FREE
SATURDAY, May 11
10:00am – Noon (or)
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Ellsworth Visitors Center
10 Phelps Lane
Slate Painting Workshop
Materials and guidance are supplied!
$20 for the first slate; (additional slates, $10 each)
SATURDAY, June 8
12:00pm – 4:00pm
CT Open House
Drop in to see the buildings, wigwam, fishing lean-to on the SHS campus.
FREE
SUNDAY, June 9
1:00pm – 5:00pm
Bushy Hill Historic District House Tour
Visit homes along Canton Rd., Wildwood Rd., and Notch Rd.
Pre-registration required – Tour tickets may be purchased at the Ellsworth Center or online.
Price in advance: $30/person
Price on June 9: $35/person
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