Landscaping at the New Museum
Beginning on Monday, June 9th, a crew from D.W. Burr Landscaping of Simsbury began landscaping the grounds outside the New Avon Museum. Not only did D.W. Burr Landscaping provide a week of labor to us, FREE OF CHARGE, they also provided all of the plantings at cost. This saved us
Connecticut Freedom Trail Dedication
Thank you to those who were with us Monday night at the incredible event uplifting the story of Pvt. Leverett Holden and the 29th CT and putting his memorial stone, officially, on the CT Freedom Trail. The response was overwhelming and we are sure what those in attendance saw and
We Are the Sons of Freedom Exhibit
Step back in time and discover the spirit of revolution in your own backyard. The Avon ‘s America 250 Coordinating Committee and the Avon Historical Society invites you to visit “We Are the Sons of Freedom,” a new historical exhibit on display now through the end of May in the
Avon Talks Podcast #14 Available
In 1736, Benjamin Franklin founded the Union Fire Company in Philadelphia. This would be the first volunteer fire department of its kind in the United States and laid the foundations for a tradition that continues to be practiced throughout many American towns today. Avon is one such town. The Avon
Terri Wilson Name Avon Citizen of the Year Award
At the November Avon Chapter of UNICO National meeting, they presented the 27th annual Avon Citizen of the Year Award to Terri Wilson, President of the Avon Historical Society. Wilson’s acceptance speech was a lively local history lesson and an update on the progress of the new Avon History Museum,
Avon Talks Podcast #13 Available
The next edition of AVON TALKS, the podcast from the Avon Historical Society, is now available via this link. Podcast #13 includes a conversation with Janet Carville of The Pickin Patch Farm, a lifelong resident of Avon who talks about the devastating flood of 1955. Avon Talks is available on: Spotify Apple Podcasts YouTube Music
Avon Talks Podcast #12 Available
The next edition of AVON TALKS, the podcast from the Avon Historical Society, is now available via this link. In the 15th century, Johannes Guttenburg introduced the printing press to Europe, which not only defined print media’s dominant role for centuries to come, but also fundamentally altered the social, political, and
AHS 50th Featured in Today Magazine
Huge thanks to Bruce Deckert, the Publisher and Editor of Today Magazine - who devoted almost the entire June issue to the 50th anniversary of the Avon Historical Society! View the entire publication at: https://issuu.com/deckertbruce/docs/-today_-_6-2024
Help Needed Painting the Derrin House
Gene Macy, trustee of the Avon Historical Society, lists below the dates he is offering to be at the Derrin House this summer to finish scraping (mostly done) and painting the exterior of the building. If you can give any time, please let him know so he can meet you
Tablescapes 2024 In Review
On behalf of the Avon Historical Society, we wish to thank the exhibitors, attendees, sponsors and many volunteers who made TABLESCAPES 2024 a great success! This fundraiser has been held every year, except during the pandemic, since 2018. In time for Spring, the event showcases the incredible talent of individuals,