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 programs@simsburyhistory.org and reference the event.
SATURDAY, Sept 16
10:00am – 11:00am
Youth Program (Grades 3-6)
Crafts and Conversation
We will sneak in a touch of history before we have a great time creating something to take home while we chat.
$10
SATURDAY, Sept 23
(Raindate: SUNDAY, Sept. 24)
10:00am – 3:00pm
Family Event
Scarecrow Day
This is the biggest event of the year! Come make a scarecrow for your home and/or business. We supply all of the frames, clothing, faces, and straw. We have been collecting clothes since the last Scarecrow Day, and they need homes on your creations.
$20 for the first scarecrow; $15 for each additional scarecrow
No need to pre-register.
THURSDAY, Sept 28
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Adult Program
Stories of America with Steve O’Brien
Steve O’Brien will wow us with his voice and acoustic guitar for a program of songs and audience participation.
$8/members; $10/public
SATURDAY,Oct 7
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Ellsworth Center
10 Phelps Lane
Family Program
Meet the author, Kara LaBella.
We carry Kara LaBella’s first book, The Symsbury Witches, in the museum store and will soon add her new book, The French Paymaster to our collection.
Come join us for a book signing and a chance to meet Kara and hear about this fascinating local tale.
Free
SATURDAY, Oct 14
10:30am – 3:00pm
Family Event
Heritage Day & Revolutionary War Event
The CT 5th Regiment will be here for lots of demonstrations and interactive activities. All ages are welcome!
Free
SATURDAY, Oct 21
10:00am – 11:00am
Youth Program (Kindergarten through 4th grade)
Stories & STEM
Join Heather Santanella, a Literary Innovation Specialist in Canton, for stories and an interactive program.
$10
THURSDAY, Oct 26
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Adult Program
Political Posters & Buttons
Tom Gilmore is an expert in historical and current political ephemera. Come join us for an extremely informative program.
$8/members; $10/public
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