by Jane McAlpine | Nov 20, 2025 | News
The Simsbury Historical Society is the recent recipient of two grants totaling $12,000 from the Enterprise Mobility Foundation™. Funds will be used to help restore the historical society’s reproduction 17th-century Simsbury Meeting House and develop new programs that...
by Jane McAlpine | Nov 12, 2025 | Event
Paint a slate for indoor or outdoor decor! We provide the vintage slate, paint, and supplies. Slates are predrilled for easy display. Bring your ideas or use our materials for design inspiration. Fee: $20 per person. Class size is limited. Pre-registration is...
by Jane McAlpine | Oct 4, 2025 | News
The Simsbury Historical Society is pleased to announce that it has received a 1772 Foundation Connecticut Matching Grant for Historic Preservation in the amount of $10,000 to restore windows in the circa 1771 Capt. Elisha Phelps House, also known as the Phelps Tavern....
by Jane McAlpine | Sep 25, 2025 | News
Scarecrow Day 2025 attracted a sellout crowd! Hundreds of adults and children enjoyed a classic New England fall day on Saturday, September 20. Visitors spread out across the Phelps Homestead front lawn and made more than 300 scarecrows creatively dressed with donated...
by Jane McAlpine | Sep 9, 2025 | News
The Simsbury Historical Society is launching introductory blacksmithing classes starting in October 2025. Classes will take place at the Griswold & Ensign Blacksmith Shop on the historical society grounds. Built in 2024, the blacksmith shop is fully functional and...
