Tolland Historical Society

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The Daniel Benton Homestead, the Old Tolland County Court House, the Old Tolland County Jail and Museum and the Tolland Military Museum are educational historic museums established to preserve and tell Tolland's story. Box 107, Tolland, CT 06084 or use the Donate Button at www.tollandhistorical.org

Any person, family or business interested in the purposes of the Society may become a member by making application to the Society. Volunteers always welcome.

Consider visiting the Tolland Historical Society's two museums on the Tolland Green this Sunday, Aug. 30 between noon an...
08/28/2026

Consider visiting the Tolland Historical Society's two museums on the Tolland Green this Sunday, Aug. 30 between noon and 3 p.m.
It's the final chance at the Old Tolland County Jail and Museum at 52 Tolland Green to see the impressive History Day projects by 35 talented area middle and high school students. Suggested donation:$5
The historic quilt show to commemorate America 250 continues at the Old Tolland County Court House Museum at 53 Tolland Green.
The show, "Remembrance Through Quilts: Stitching the Community Together," features 29 quilts, wall hangings, runners and quilt tops. A few of the items are 200 years old. There is a $5 admittance fee for the show.

Pictured: the History Day flyer and a quilt top made prior to 1850 and a flyer about History Day

This Sunday, Aug. 23, gives you a chance to visit two interesting and family-friendly exhibits at the Tolland Historical...
08/19/2026

This Sunday, Aug. 23, gives you a chance to visit two interesting and family-friendly exhibits at the Tolland Historical Society's museums right across Route 195 from each other on the Tolland Green.
From noon to 3 p.m., you can see the America 250 quilt show at the Old Tolland County Court House Museum in the fully restored 1822 courtroom. It's at 53 Tolland Green. The "Remembrance Through Quilts: Stitching the Community Together," show features 29 quilts, wall hangings, runners and quilt tops. A few of the items are 200 years old. There is a $5 admittance fee for the show.
During the same hours, you can visit the Old Tolland County Jail and Museum to visit a cellblock that was used by the state until 1968. At the same time, you can see the impressive History Day exhibits produced by 35 smart middle and high school students from across the Mansfield region.
There is a $5 suggested donation to visit the jail museum.
Pictured: a quilt top made prior to 1850 and a flyer about History Day.

If you're looking for something interesting and family-friendly to do this Sunday, Aug. 16, you can visit two of the Tol...
08/13/2026

If you're looking for something interesting and family-friendly to do this Sunday, Aug. 16, you can visit two of the Tolland Historical Society's museums right across Route 195 from each other on the Tolland Green.
From noon to 3 p.m., you can see the America 250 quilt show at the Old Tolland County Court House Museum in the fully restored 1822 courtroom. It's at 53 Tolland Green. The "Remembrance Through Quilts: Stitching the Community Together," show features 29 quilts, wall hangings, runners and quilt tops. A few of the items are 200 years old.
During the same hours, you can visit the Old Tolland County Jail and Museum to visit a cellblock that was used by the state until 1968. At the same time, you can see the impressive History Day exhibits produced by 35 smart middle and high school students from across the Mansfield region.
There is a $5 suggested donation to visit the jail museum.
Pictured: a quilt top made prior to 1850 and a flyer about History Day.

Want to be inspired by the creativity and passion of some young historians?You'll have your chance every Sunday in Augus...
08/06/2026

Want to be inspired by the creativity and passion of some young historians?
You'll have your chance every Sunday in August from noon to 3 p.m. when you visit the 2026 Mansfield region History Day Showcase at the Old Tolland County Jail and Museum at 52 Tolland Green in Tolland.
Explore more than 35 exceptional History Day projects created by middle and high school students from across the region.
Come out this Sunday, Aug. 9 to meet Cyndee McManaman, the History Day Mansfield region coordinator, too, to learn more about the project and the them of "Revolution, Reaction, and Reform in History."
Suggest donation to benefit Tolland Historical Society programs: $5

About 65 people attended the reception Sunday for the Mansfield region's History Day exhibit hosted by the Tolland Histo...
08/03/2026

About 65 people attended the reception Sunday for the Mansfield region's History Day exhibit hosted by the Tolland Historical Society at the Old Tolland County Jail and Museum.
On Sundays throughout August from noon to 3 p.m., you can come by the museum at 52 Tolland Green in Tolland to see the 35 impressive projects done by 35 area middle and high school students. Congrats to Mansfield coordinator Cyndee McManaman for another great year of History Day projects, including seven that won national awards.
She took the photos of the crowd viewing the projects and documentaries and of Asmi Kulkarni of South Windsor, who performed her project on the Connecticut Courant's role during the American Revolution.

At the History Day event at the Old Tolland County Jail and Museum today, Asmi Kulkarni of South Windsor gave a dramatic...
08/02/2026

At the History Day event at the Old Tolland County Jail and Museum today, Asmi Kulkarni of South Windsor gave a dramatic performance about the Connecticut Courant’s role during the American Revolution.
The event continues until 3 p.m. today at 52 Tolland Green.

Stop by the Old Tolland County Jail and Museum at 52 Tolland Green until 3 p.m. today to see 35 amazing History Day proj...
08/02/2026

Stop by the Old Tolland County Jail and Museum at 52 Tolland Green until 3 p.m. today to see 35 amazing History Day projects done by middle and high school students from northeastern Connecticut. They cover such topics as the history of bicycles made in the state, the evolution of incubators for newborns and Vietnam as the first televised war. Congratulations to the students and the regional coordinator, Cyndee McManaman.
The display will be open Sundays in August from noon to 3 p.m.

A special August exhibit opens this Sunday, Aug. 2, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Old Tolland County Jail and Museum at 52 ...
07/31/2026

A special August exhibit opens this Sunday, Aug. 2, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Old Tolland County Jail and Museum at 52 Tolland Green.
Come experience the creativity and passion of tomorrow's historians as the museum proudly presents the 2026 History Day Showcase.
Explore more than 35 exceptional History Day projects created by talented middle and high school students from across the region.
Inspired by this year's theme, "Revolution, Reaction, and Reform in History," the students have researched and interpreted fascinating stories from the pst through engaging exhibits, websites, documentaries, performances and research papers.
Seven of the featured projects earned awards at the National History Day Contest in June.
Visitors can view exhibits, websites and papers every Sunday in August, with five documentary screenings and students performances being held on Aug. 2 and Aug. 9.

07/28/2026

A special August exhibit opens this Sunday, Aug. 2 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Old Tolland County Jail and Museum at 52 Tolland Green.
Come experience the creativity and pasion of tomorrow's historians as the museum proudly presents the 2026 History Day Showcase.
Explore more than 35 exceptional History Day projects created by talented middle and high school students from across the region.
Inspired by this year's theme, "Revolution, Reaction, and Reform in History," the students have researched and interpreted fascinating stories from the pst through engaging exhibits, websites, documentaries, performances and research papers.
Seven of the featured projects earned awards at the National History Day Contest in June.
Visitors can view exhibits, websites and papers every Sunday in August, with five documentary screenings and students performances being held on Aug. 2 and Aug. 9.

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52 Tolland Green, , P. O. Box 107
Tolland, CT
06084

Opening Hours

12pm - 3pm

Telephone

+18608709599

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