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Images of America: Ellington
Photographic history of Ellington from the collections of
the Hall Memorial Library and the Nellie McKnight Museum.
The proceeds generated by the sales of the book will benefit the Ellington
Historical Society and the Nellie McKnight Museum.
The book is available in area stores and at Hall Memorial Library.
To order a copy by mail, send a check for
$23.50 (includes shipping) payable to EHS to:
Ellington Historical Society
PO Box 73
Ellington CT 06029
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The Ellington Historical Society holds its
meetings in the
upstairs meeting room at Hall Memorial Library at 93 Main
Street, Ellington CT.
Refreshments follow
the programs. Old and new members and guests are welcome. |
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Windsor 375th |
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All Year -
Windsor 375th The
Town of Windsor is celebrating its 375th birthday and Ellington, as one of
the "daughter" towns, is included in the celebration! Ellington Historical
Society was presented with a commemorative coin made for the 375th
anniversary. Visit the website for updates and information on the
year-long celebration. Of special note is a parade and fireworks scheduled
for September 27, 2008. Plans are being made by the Town of Ellington
and the Ellington Historical Society for our participation in this event.
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Schedule of
events for 2007-2008 |
Friday
Apr 25, 2008
7:30 pm |
Great Scott! It's Andrew
Carnegie. Portrayed by actor Richard Clark. |
Jun 26, 2008
7:30 pm |
Annual
meeting and potluck. |
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| Mission Statement |
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The purpose of this
society shall be to create interest and activity in the field of local
history through: |
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- Conducting a program of meetings on
subjects of local history or historical interest. |
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- Providing an educational program in
cooperation with local organizations by means of exhibits,
publications and talks relating to Ellington. |
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- Acquiring and maintaining for
preservation and research a collection of records, facts and material, real
estate or other property, past and present, relating to the history and to
the citizens of Ellington. |
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- Preserving, identifying and marking
buildings and sites of historic interest. |
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- Carrying on in general any and all
activities appropriate for a historical society. |
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