Ellington Historical Society 70 Main Street PO Box 73 Ellington Ct

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Welcome to the ELLINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Ellington Historical Society holds its meetings at 7 P.M. in the upstairs meeting room at Hall Memorial Library at 93 Main Street Ellington CT.   map Refreshments follow the programs. Old and new members, and guests are welcome.

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		Schedule of Events for 2013
		Photos of the 2012 Winterfest are on the Past Events  page.
2013
May 18	Sat May 18 Museum	Flea Market/Bake Sale on the museum grounds.  9:00am - 2:00pm   Museum open for tours.    Flea Market Application
Jun 08	Sat Jun 08 10am - 4pm Nellie McKnight Museum	OPEN HOUSE AT THE NELLIE MCKNIGHT MUSEUM The Connecticut Office of Tourism is sponsoring the 9th annual Connecticut Open House Day on Saturday, June 8th.  The one-day statewide event is designed to showcase Connecticut’s diverse world of history, art, and tourism.  A great way for residents to discover or rediscover all that is happening in our state. For more participating museums see www.ctvisit.com
Jun 08	Sat Jun 08 10am - 12am Nellie McKnight Museum	Archaeological Dig at the Nellie McKnight Museum Rain or Shine Session: 10-12 AM Sponsored by the Ellington Historical Society Participants wanted Youths age 7-16 Reservations required: 860-875-5804 Only 8 spaces available! Participants must be accompanied by an adult. For more information see flyer
Jun 27	Thu Jun 27 6:30 pm Hall Memorial Library	Potluck supper and annual elections (Members Only)
Jun 29	Sat Jun 29 9-12 am Ellington Farmers Market	The Historical Society will have a display of items from Nellie McKnight's Kitchen.
Sep 26	Thu Sep 26 7:00 pm Hall Memorial Library	Tom Craughwell, author of "Stealing Lincoln's Body"
Oct 24	Thu Oct 24 7:00 pm Hall Memorial Library	PT Boats Presentation by T. Garth Connelly    http://www.ptboatworld.com/index.htm
	Mission Statement
	The purpose of this society shall be to create interest and activity in the field of local history through:
	- Conducting a program of meetings on subjects of local history or historical interest.
	- Providing an educational program in cooperation with local organizations by means  of exhibits, publications and talks relating to Ellington.
	- 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.
	- Preserving, identifying and marking buildings and sites of historic interest.
	- Carrying on in general any and all activities appropriate for a historical society.
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