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,
Avon Historical Society Turns 50!
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
Northwest Community Bank Donation
Last month The Northwest Community Bank Foundation awarded a $1,000 grant to the Avon Historical Society toward the creation of interpretive history panels in their new museum opening in 2024. The “Avon History Museum” will be at 8 E. Main Street (Route 44) in a 200-year-old one room schoolhouse currently
History of the New Haven Railroad Exhibit Opens
“History of the New Haven Railroad from Steam to Electric” exhibit open from July through August The Avon Historical Society announces the new exhibit in the History Corner of the Avon Free Public Library is entitled, “History of the New Haven Railroad.” Located on the first floor of the library at
Avon History Museum Renovations Begin!
In partnership with the Town of Avon, The Avon Historical Society, Inc. is happy to announce that renovations of the 200-year-old one-room schoolhouse, located at 8 East Main Street (Route 44), have commenced! Set in Avon's original and historic center, the Avon History Museum will open in 2024. Schoolhouse No.
Avon History Museum to Open in 2024!
In partnership with the Town of Avon, The Avon Historical Society, Inc. is happy to announce that renovations of the 200-year-old one-room schoolhouse located at 8 East Main Street (Route 44), have commenced! Set in Avon's original and historic center, the Avon History Museum will open in 2024. Schoolhouse No.
AHS Recipent of BIG Y Avon Donation Program
The Avon Historical Society has been selected as a Big Y Community Bag Program Beneficiary for the month of July 2023. The Big Y Community Bag Program, which launched in January 2019, is a reusable bag program that facilitates community support with the goal to make a difference in the communities