To begin a year-long celebration of special events, we have installed an exhibit of a select few artifacts from its collection of over 700 in the display cases of the History Corner of the Avon Free Public Library, 281 Country Club Road, Avon, CT.

On Dec. 31, 1973, eight Society members penned their names to the first Articles of Incorporation for filing with the Connecticut Secretary of the State: Norman C. Southergill, Diana Royce, Mary C. and George L. Leger, Marian M. Hunter, Mary Soule Jones, William M. Wiepert, and Irena D. Osborn. The Articles were accepted on Jan. 4, 1974.  It was their collective wish that this organization grow and thrive as the country’s Bicentennial (200^th) was just two years away in 1976.  Now, just two years from the Semiquincentennial (250^th) of the country in 2026, they have an updated logo with the words “since 1974” to remind everyone of the commitment to the history of the Town of Avon through the Avon Historical Society.

The Society is working diligently with the Town of Avon to renovate a 201-year-old one-room schoolhouse on Route 44 (East Main Street) to open as a new museum of Avon’s history later in the year. The public is invited to be part of the new museum by purchasing an engraved brick for a new paved sitting area near the building.  To purchase a brick that will benefit the new interior exhibits, visit https://avonhistoricalsociety.org/buy-a-brick/.  The Society recently launched Avon Talks, a podcast of Avon’s history, people, and places, with a new episode every month on the most popular streaming platforms.

As events for the Avon Historical Society’s 50^th anniversary are planned, the public will be invited to participate. Volunteers are always welcome to help with any aspect of the Society’s activities.  To volunteer or join the Avon Historical Society, leave a message at: 860-678-7621 or [email protected]