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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. 
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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
Connecticut Open House Day - June 8, 2013
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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