Through Billy Lee’s Eyes

Renowned storyteller Andre Keitt portrays William (Billy) Lee, an American enslaved man who was the personal assistant of George Washington, before, during, and after the…

Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Community Reading of the Declaration of Independence Meet the Connecticut signers! On July 8, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was read in public for the…

Tablescapes 2027

SAVE THE DATE! Join us March 12th and 13th, 2027, for our 9th Tablescapes Fundraising event!  More details to come as the dates get closer!…

Northingmen Men Honor Roll

Commemoration and Grave Marking Join us on Sunday, May 17th, 12:00 pm for a Commemoration and Grave Marking event at the West Avon Cemetery, adjacent…

A Revolution of Her Own

A dramatic portrayal entitled “A Revolution of Her Own!™ Deborah Sampson” will take place in the sanctuary of the West Avon Congregational Church. Sampson was…

Tablescapes 2026

Tablescape Table Winner: Ethan Allen of Canton Left to Right: Kelly Hernsdorf | Paige Scyocurka | Rondell Goorachan | Michael Curulla | Mark McIntyre Tablescapes…

War Without Mercy: Author Event

War Without Mercy Join us for a moderated conversation with Mark Edward Lender, to celebrate the release of War Without Mercy. This event is part…

The New Nation: Washington Takes the Reigns

The New Nation: Washington Takes the Reigns…and Gets a Headache Join us for another series of three in-person lectures, presented by Dr. Matthew Warshauer, CCSU…

The Critical Period: From Articles to Constitution

Forming a New Government in the Midst of War: The Articles of Confederation” Join us for another series of three in-person lectures, presented by Dr.…

Forming a New Government

Forming a New Government in the Midst of War: The Articles of Confederation” Join us for another series of three in-person lectures, presented by Dr.…

“Musick of Connecticuts Revlution

"Musick" of Connecticuts Revolution Join us for this 40-minute program featuring a collection of "new" songs and Hymns published in Connecticut during the American Revolution.…

Avon History Museum Grand Opening

SAVE THE DATE! The Avon Historical Society regrets to announce that, due to the breakdown of the HVAC system in the new museum, the Grand…

The Revolution is Coming Part Three

The Declaration of Independence Join us for the last in the captivating Summer History Series of in-person lectures with Dr. Matthew Warshauer of the CCSU…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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!…

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…

Avon History Museum Soft Opening

Avon History Museum Soft Opening The Avon Historical Society invites the public to a “sneak peek” of what the new Avon History Museum will be…