Events/Programs
Check back often to learn about upcoming Simsbury events, programs and lectures.
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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— 2024 —
Questions about any of our events? Email us at info@simsburyhistory.org and reference the event.
SATURDAY, Sept. 21
10:00am – 3:00pm
Scarecrow Building Day
September’s Scarecrow Building Day has become a Simsbury Historical Society (SHS) tradition attended by hundreds of Farmington Valley residents. It continues to be the organization’s largest single-day fundraising event. This year’s Scarecrow Building Day will be held Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Rain date is Sunday, September 22.
It is held on the SHS grounds located at 800 Hopmeadow Street in Simsbury Center. Scarecrow building materials are organized into various stations. Participants purchase their scarecrow frames and proceed from station to station selecting materials to dress their scarecrows. Once their scarecrow is dressed, participants plump out their creations with straw.
This delightful event is enjoyed each year by children, seniors, teens, and families. Cost is $20 for the first scarecrow and $15 for additional scarecrows for family members.
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