The Historical Society is open Thursday through Saturday from noon to four pm.
Research and Saturday tours continue to be scheduled by appointment.z
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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Simsbury Historical Society Appoints Executive Director
The Simsbury Historical Society (SHS) board of directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Jane Spatcher McAlpine as executive director. Ms. McAlpine brings more than 20 years of corporate work experience and a record of community involvement to SHS. She was selected from a field of strong candidates to oversee SHS operations, properties, events, community relations, and strategic growth initiatives.
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