Featured Events

17th-Century Connecticut Symposium - 9/18/2010

Third Sunday Series: "Got Cider" - 9/19/2010

Fall Brown Bag Lunch:  - 9/29/2010

SECOND ANNUAL: THE HAUNTED WHITMAN INNE - 10/23/2010

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Special Events & Programs

Program registration is processed on a first come – first served basis. You may register by phone, (860) 677-9222, in person, by mail or online. Payment options are credit card, check, or cash. Your membership must be current at the time the program meets in order to receive the member discount. Museum staff reserves the right to cancel classes for insufficient enrollment. You will be notified at least three working days in advance if a program is cancelled. Cancellations with at least forty-eight hours notice will receive a refund.

In a Preternatural Way: The Witchcraft Trial of Mary Barnes - A Drama 1:00 pm

 Date: 2/27/2010
 Starting Time: 1:00:00 PM
 Ending Time: 2:00:00 PM

A dramatic one-hour play that tells the story of Mary Barnes of Farmington, executed for witchcraft in 1663. Told against the background of 17th-century Puritan Connecticut, the play offers a glimpse of one woman’s life and the time and culture in which she lived. Each performance will be followed by a reception to meet the cast of the play. Limited seating is available. Registration required by February 24.
Member: $10.00
Nonmember: $10.00