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.

We’re excited to work with Playland Productions LLC again!
08/27/2026

We’re excited to work with Playland Productions LLC again!

Another bear sighting! Welcome the newest addition to our museum store. 12” tall / $25 each. Store hours are Thursday-Sa...
08/21/2026

Another bear sighting! Welcome the newest addition to our museum store. 12” tall / $25 each. Store hours are Thursday-Saturday, noon to 4 pm.

Schultz Park is a lovely place in the Simsbury Center Historic District. .
08/19/2026

Schultz Park is a lovely place in the Simsbury Center Historic District. .

We have great gifts and gadgets perfect for summertime fun. Want to dress up a wine or olive oil bottle? Check out our c...
08/15/2026

We have great gifts and gadgets perfect for summertime fun. Want to dress up a wine or olive oil bottle? Check out our cute cloth gift bags and totes. Fresh potholders for your outdoor cookouts and coasters, too. Plus, whistles to scare wildlife on your walks and Simsbeary short sleeve tees, of course. Our museum store/visitor center is open today noon to 4 pm. Stop by!

We are pleased to announce our partnership with The Ethel Walker School. Our organizations share passions for education,...
08/11/2026

We are pleased to announce our partnership with The Ethel Walker School. Our organizations share passions for education, community, and local history. It's an exciting opportunity for us to further connect with the people, places and events of Simsbury!

The Simsbury Historical Society is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with The Ethel Walker School (Walker’s), an all-girls independent boarding and day school and the only independent all-girls middle school in central Connecticut. The school was founded 1911 in Lakewood, New Jersey an...

LIFE Publications CT features Simsbury 250th Celebration Committee events in the August edition of Valley LIFE. Many tha...
08/04/2026

LIFE Publications CT features Simsbury 250th Celebration Committee events in the August edition of Valley LIFE. Many thanks to reporters John F. and Maria O. for covering the local news beat!

L ove of country and history L ove of country and history was on display July 11 as the Simsbury/Farmington Valley 250th Celebration Parade made its way down

We loved ALL the floats but had a favorite. Can you guess which one?! Do you recognize the ladies on the float? Hint: wh...
07/13/2026

We loved ALL the floats but had a favorite. Can you guess which one?! Do you recognize the ladies on the float? Hint: when not impersonating Betsy Ross and friends, they might be at the Ellsworth Visitor Center and Museum Store.

A creative and hard working bunch, those float builders!
07/13/2026

A creative and hard working bunch, those float builders!

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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