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American Clock and Watch Museum
[History]
Nestled in the heart of the clockmaking town
of Bristol, you will find this museum displaying hundreds of
historical and ornate timepieces. Housed inside the
colonial Miles Lewis house along with a research library.
American Clock and Watch Museum
100 Maple Street
Bristol, CT.
Avon Living History Museum
Take a step back to a simpler time in
history. Housed in old Schoolhouse No. 3, the museum
features historical artifacts, memorabilia, photographs, and
other items related to the history of Avon, Connecticut.
Located at 8 East Main Street in Avon, CT.
Brown-Elton Tavern in Burlington
The beautiful
Federal-style house was built in 1810 by Giles Griswold.
It was used as a private home, public house and inn over a
period of 164 years. Today, the Burling Historical
Society has renovated and enhanced the period rooms and
tavern interior, using it at the society headquarters.
At this time seasonal activities and tours are offered with
museum status coming soon. Located at 781 George
Washington Turnpike in Burlington, CT.
Connecticut Historical Society Museum & Library
The Connecticut Historical Society has
established a non-profit museum, library and education
center. The society is one of the oldest historical
societies in the nation and houses one of the most
distinguished collections in New England. Exhibits
will take you through years of changing history in
Connecticut. Visitors will enjoy a large collection of
Inn & Tavern signs dated from 1750-1850. Featuring
hands-on activities for children, people of all ages will
learn about the history of Connecticut. Located at One
Elizabeth Street in Hartford, CT.
The
Connecticut Trolley Museum [History]
Owned and operated by the Connecticut
Electric Railway Association Inc., the museum is America's
oldest incorporated organization which is dedicated to the
preservation of the trolley era and it's history.
Visitors are taken on a 3 mile round trip ride on a
streetcar with educational narrative. The museum has
in it's collection over 70 pieces of rolling stock dating
back to 1869 including passenger and freight street cars,
interurban cars, locomotives, railroad cars and a variety of
others. Located at 58 North Road, East Windsor,
Hartford County, Connecticut.
Derrin House - Historical Home in Avon
East Windsor Historical Society and Academy Museum
(dead link Jan 2012) Operated by
the East Windsor Historical Society, the museum is located
at 115 Scantic Road in East Windsor Hill, CT.
Governor's Mansion [Virtual Tour]
[History]
Situated on 4
acres, the Governor's home is decorated with original 18th
century furnishings. The Georgian Revival Colonial
style mansion has been called home by Connecticut governors
since 1943. 990 Prospect Avenue, Hartford, CT.
Harriet Beecher Stowe Center [Collections]
Hill-Stead Museum
Built in 1901,
the house was home to the Pope family for over 40 years.
This historical museum has been open since 1947 and features
a lovely collection of impressionist paintings. The
archives holds historical documents, photographs, and
postcards. Tours are offered and rentals for special
occasions are available. Located at 35 Mountain Road
in Farmington, CT.
Mark Twain House and Museum
Museum of Connecticut History
New England Air Museum [Photos
& Exhibits]
Noah Webster House Museum
[Bio
and Facts about Noah Webster]
The home is
birthplace to Noah Webster (well known author of the Blue
Back Speller and the American Dictionary). The museum
is operated by the West Hartford Historical Society and
exhibits relate the stories of the town's history as well.
Located at 227 S. Main Street, West Hartford, CT.
Manchester Museum and Historical Society
Old Newgate Prison and Copper Mine
Old State House Museum
Now considered
a National Historic Landmark, it is one of America's oldest
state houses. Beautifully restored, the Old State
House was built in 1796 and is available for tours or
rental. Location is 800 Main Street in Hartford, CT.
Phelps Tavern Museum
Built in 1771
and occupied by the Phelps family for almost 200 years, the
building has served as a family home, a canal hotel, lodge
meeting site, entertainment hall and the local tavern.
Since 1962 Phelps Tavern has been a property of the Simsbury
Historical Society. It is must one of
16 buildings in the Simsbury community in the Farmington
Valley. Located at 800 Hopmeadow Street in Simsbury,
CT.
Pine Grove Schoolhouse
Stanley-Whitman House [Research]
A living
history museum devoted to telling the history of Farmington,
Connecticut. Housed in a 1720 historic house, it may
be rented for special occasions and meetings. Visit at
37 High Street in Farmington, CT.
Webb Deane Stevens Historical House Museum
Owned and operated by the Colonial Dames of
America in Connecticut, these four 18th century houses are
remarkably intact. They include the 1752 Joseph Webb
House, the 1770 Silas Deane House, the 1789 Isaac Stevens
House and the Buttolph-Williams House. Visitors can
see how people lived in the 17th and 18th centuries, view
the beautiful gardens and enjoy the close by shops and
restaurants. Available for weddings and event rentals.
Located at 211 Main Street in Wethersfield, CT.
Windsor Historical Society
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