Avon’s new History Museum opens July 4, 2025 with fresh new exhibits, displays of artifacts and an outdoor visitors’ space. Fundraising continues to make this site the pride of Avon!
History on Display
Listen to our podcasts! Avon Talks is a podcast about Avon, CT's history, landmarks, and current events from the Avon Historical Society and Town of Avon. All can be listened to on YouTube @AvonTalks
Learn Our History
Our “Buy a Brick" fundraising for The Avon History Museum continues. Funds raised will pay for professionally curated exhibits inside the main floor that will showcase the Town’s history.
Ways to Support
Join us June 2, 2025 at Avon Congregational Church for the laying of a new memorial stone for Pvt. Leverett Holden who served in the CT 29th Connecticut Regiment Volunteer Infantry (Colored).
Meet Historic Figures
There are many ways to become involved in the Society. Start by becoming a member! You can also volunteer to help at public events, researching and writing articles, help maintain properties, and more.
Memberships & Volunteers
Watch our 5-year series on the research done on the 12,500-year-old (10,000 BC) Paleoindian human occupation site along the Farmington River called "Unearthing History", available on YouTube.
PaleoIndian Discovery-
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Connecticut Freedom Trail Dedication
Read moreThe public is invited to the dedication of site #164 on the Connecticut Freedom Trail commemorating the life and service of Pvt. Leverett Holden, Avon
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We Are the Sons of Freedom Exhibit
Read moreStep back in time and discover the spirit of revolution in your own backyard. The Avon ‘s America 250 Coordinating Committee and the Avon Historical
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Avon Talks Podcast #14 Available
Read moreIn 1736, Benjamin Franklin founded the Union Fire Company in Philadelphia. This would be the first volunteer fire department of its kind in the United
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Terri Wilson Name Avon Citizen of the Year Award
Read moreAt the November Avon Chapter of UNICO National meeting, they presented the 27th annual Avon Citizen of the Year Award to Terri Wilson, President of
Future Events
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Pine Grove Schoolhouse Reopens
1865 Pine Grove Schoolhouse Open for Tourist Season The Avon Historical Society welcomes the public to a family-friendly OPEN HOUSE of the 1865 Pine Grove…
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Connecticut Freedom Trail Dedication
Connecticut Freedom Trail Dedication of Site #164 - Pvt. Leverett Holden The public is invited to the dedication of site #164 on the Connecticut Freedom…
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Avon History Museum Grand Opening
SAVE THE DATE! Join us on July 4, 2025, as we unveil the new Avon History Museum. (Time TBD) Built in 1823 as a one-room…
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The Revolution is Coming Part One
The British Invasion!! Join us for the first of three captivating Summer History Series of in-person lectures with Dr. Matthew Warshauer of the CCSU History…
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The Revolution is Coming Part Two
Reading the Connecticut Courant Join us for the second of three captivating Summer History Series of in-person lectures with Dr. Matthew Warshauer of the CCSU…
Past Events
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Annual Members Meeting
51st Annual Members Meeting You are invited to attend the 51st Annual Members Meeting of the Avon Historical Society on Thursday, April 24, 2025 beginning…
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Tablescapes 2025
Tablescapes 2025 The event is over for this year! Now on to planning 2026. But before we do that, we have many people to thank.…
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From Trenton to Yorktown Virtual Event
Join us for a virtual author event and John R. Maass Published to coincide with the 250th anniversary, this sweeping narrative is an astute exploration…
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Connecticut 1775
Connecticut 1775: The Revolution is Coming! Join us for an engaging, interactive, and collaborative community experience, which we are co-sponsoring with Central Connecticut State University!…
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Exploring Human Origins
The Avon Library will host an ALA Traveling Exhibit on the origins of humanity in the community room on the first floor from…
