Simsbury Historical Society

Simsbury Historical Society The SHS offers tours of our historical buildings, special events, and a variety of cultural and educa

The Simsbury Historical Society is a non-profit educational corporation founded in 1911 through a bequest of Abbie Sexton Barber to begin a "Historical Room" in Simsbury. Our first and current permanent home was acquired in 1962, through the gift of the Phelps family homestead.
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The Simsbury Historical Society collections now include more than one dozen structures, significant regional artifacts

and important period and thematic collections. The archives include an impressive collection of primary source materials that relate to early settlements in Connecticut, the founding of Simsbury, and the development of the surrounding region. Secondary sources are particularly strong in Connecticut, family and regional history, but also include published works on historic interiors, political processes, and social and military history. Today the Simsbury Historical Society continues its stewardship of period and modern buildings, artifact and manuscript collections, and special events and workshops, which afford the general and professional public the opportunity to research and enjoy Simsbury’s past and present.

The parade kicks off at noon at the intersection of Owens Brook Blvd. and Hopmeadow Street. It will proceed south throug...
06/21/2026

The parade kicks off at noon at the intersection of Owens Brook Blvd. and Hopmeadow Street. It will proceed south through the heart of , passing by the circa 1771 Capt. Elisha Phelps House and other historic sites along the route. Festivities continue along Iron Horse Blvd. and at our site until 3 pm. Simsbury 250th Celebration Committee Simsbury Main Street Partnership America 250 CT Commission The First Company Governor's Foot Guard The First Company Governor's Horse Guards

🇺🇸 Simsbury is marking America’s 250th anniversary with a summer of historic celebrations, including a Simsbury Community Band concert on July 8 at the Simsbury Historical Society and an Independence Day Celebratory Parade on July 11 through the Simsbury Center Historic District. Visitors can also explore historic homes, gardens, and exhibits that bring Connecticut’s colonial past to life

06/20/2026

We like to take a rosy outlook. Gardeners of Simsbury

Treat your history-lovin’ Dad to a meaningful gift or tour of the historic Capt. Elisha Phelps House, aka Phelps Tavern....
06/20/2026

Treat your history-lovin’ Dad to a meaningful gift or tour of the historic Capt. Elisha Phelps House, aka Phelps Tavern. Museum Store hours are noon-4 pm and Tours are 1:30 and 3 pm today. Call ahead at 860-658-2500 to reserve your spot! https://simsburyhistory.org/plan-a-visit-2/

Congratulations to all the graduates! We've watched you grow in school, at work, at play, and while volunteering to make...
06/18/2026

Congratulations to all the graduates! We've watched you grow in school, at work, at play, and while volunteering to make our community a better place. Remember the past, enjoy the present, and embrace the future. History is yours to make! Simsbury High School

It’s a beautiful day in . Thank you Simsbury Grange No. 197 for inviting us to participate in the Agricultural Fair, to...
06/13/2026

It’s a beautiful day in . Thank you Simsbury Grange No. 197 for inviting us to participate in the Agricultural Fair, today until 3 pm on Farms Village Road, just down the road from Tulmeadow Farm Store.

We have great Father’s Day gift ideas! Visit our museum store Thursday and Saturday, noon to 4 pm. This week only—Friday...
06/11/2026

We have great Father’s Day gift ideas! Visit our museum store Thursday and Saturday, noon to 4 pm. This week only—Friday hours will be from noon to 3 pm.

Join us this Saturday, June 6, from 2-4 pm for a book signing reception with Sally, the author, and Ann, the illustrator...
06/04/2026

Join us this Saturday, June 6, from 2-4 pm for a book signing reception with Sally, the author, and Ann, the illustrator, of The Simsbury Bears. It’s a delightful story about a bear family and the ten beautiful and historic Simsbury landmarks they visit in their walk around town! Light refreshments will be served.

06/04/2026

Colonial Day 2026 is a wrap! It was a great success. We think the kids enjoyed their field trip! history

Ask a 5th grader about ! More than 250 Simsbury public school students time-traveled to the past during recent Colonial...
06/04/2026

Ask a 5th grader about ! More than 250 Simsbury public school students time-traveled to the past during recent Colonial Day field trips. If they represent our future, we’re in good hands. They were well behaved, respectful, and smart! Kudos to teachers and parents for preparing them to learn. Many thanks to our tireless and dedicated volunteers who dressed in colonial garb, weathered both hot and cold temperatures, and shared their love of history with the students. Thank you for entrusting us with your awesome children. It was a pleasure to host Colonial Day 2026! Simsbury Board of Education

Address

800 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, CT
06070

Opening Hours

Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 12pm - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

(860) 658-2500

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