The Barkhamsted
Historical Society is working to preserve and share the history and culture
of the Connecticut town of Barkhamsted. In these pages we hope
to share with you information, sights and flavors of Barkhamsted, past
and present.
Barkhamsted Historical Society's Annual Meeting - September 8th
Save the date: Saturday Sept.8th 7pm for the Annual Meeting of the Barkhamsted Historical Society at the Barkhamsted Senior Center,109 West River Rd .Barkhamsted. After a short business meeting Erik Landgraf will give us a presentation on Barkhamsted’s “Constitution Oak” and share what he and Mike Schulde have been doing with some branches that fell off in a storm and the MDC allowed the Historical Society to pick them up.
In 1902 Connecticut held a convention in Hartford to consider updating our State Constitution. Delegates from all 168 towns were there but their plan never got approved. However each of the delegates took home a Pin Oak seedling which they planted in their home towns. Wait until you see what Erik and Mike have created from broken branches! The items will be for sale with profits going to help support BHS. Of course refreshments will be served.
A
MAGICAL HISTORY TOUR
Saturday,
September 15th, 1:00 to 4:00 PM
Join
us for a three hour bus tour of over thirty points of historical interest right
here in Barkhamsted. While we won’t have
time to explore each site, we’ll provide you with ideas and jumping-off points for
your future explorations. From a
pre-historic soapstone quarry to a state-of-the-art water facility, we’ll point
out dozens of places you’ll want to return to at your leisure. Learn about the sites that make our town
unique, and the interesting stories behind them. A highlight is sure to be our visit to the
original town center now deep in the lands of the Barkhamsted Reservoir.
$10.00
per person.
Space
is limited, so reserve your seat now by contacting the Historical Society at:
860-738-2456
Barkhamsted Historical Society's Tavern Night October 13th 7pm
Fall is in the air and it’s time once again to head to the Squire’s Tavern for Tavern Night! Come meet your friends and enjoy good old fashioned food, drinks, games, music and Contra Dancing afterwards in the Ballroom at 8pm.
Cost is $15 per person, with children under 12 FREE and tickets may be purchased at the Tavern during our regular hours (Wed. 9-12 am and Sun 1-4pm). Tickets are limited to 50 so get yours EARLY! Come in period clothing if you dare and experience the Tavern all lit up , filled with people eating, talking and dancing just like it used to be long ago.
Questions call: Noreen 860 738 1152
A new publication is now available on the Walt Landgraf
Soapstone Quarry located in Barkhamsted on Ragged Mountain in Peoples State
Forest. The publication is written by archaeologist Dr. Ken Feder
and was produced with funding from the State Historic Preservation Office,
the Farmington River Coordinating Committee and the Barkhamsted Historical
Society. This is a very nice summary of the soapstone quarry and nearby
rock shelter that was utilized by native Americans thousands of years ago. The
area is of such interest and importance that it was designated an archaeological
preserve by the State of Connecticut in 2015. The 24-page booklet
is available at the Squire’s Tavern for $5 or for $10 (to cover shipping)
you can order a copy and we will mail it to you.
The 24-page booklet, Barkhamsted Lighthouse, by
Dr. Ken Feder, tells the story of the Barkhamsted Lighthouse
community, and the archaeological research by Dr. Feder and his team. Price
$5 at the Tavern or $10 by mail (includes shipping).
Click in the image and
drag to view in 360 degrees. Click the arrows to advance to next panorama.
The Squire's Tavern Store
now has mugs,trivets and refrigerator magnets for purchase.The mugs come in 3 styles
and cost $10 each,the trivets are $15 each and feature several scenes from Barkhamsted,
and the magnets come in 3 styles and cost $5 each.Great ideas for gifts.Stop in
and see!