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.
MARTY PODSCOCH’S NEW ” CT 169 CLUB:
YOUR PASSPORT AND GUIDE TO EXPLORING CT”
Friday June 7th
Friday June 7th at the Barkhamsted Senior Center, 109 West River Rd., Barkhamsted CT @ 7pm Author and Historian, Marty Podscoch will present his latest book “CT 169 CLUB: YOUR PASSPORT AND GUIDE TO EXPLORING CT”. Marty has been recognized for his extensive work documenting the history of the Catskills, Adirondack fire Towers and the Civilian Conservation Corps Camps. In this newest book he challenges us to visit every municipality in the state from Andover to Woodstock. Come hear how this “passport” works and the reward at the end of your trip! We have had Marty here before speaking on the CCC camps and he is a very interesting speaker!After the program the new book will be available for purchase for $24.95. People who visit all 169 towns will receive the “Leatherman award” patch at a luncheon or dinner to be held at a different town each year . The patch is in memory of the vagabond traveler who lived in caves and traveled a route regularly (approx. 34 days) from the Connecticut river to the Hudson River during the late 1800’s receiving handouts at back doors along the way.
Free admission.
Questions call: Noreen 860 738 1152
OUTHOUSES AND ICE CREAM?????
Saturday June 8th
Saturday June 8th is Ct OPEN HOUSE DAY and from 1-4pm Squire’s Tavern ,100 East River Rd, Barkhamsted,CT will be open for tours. We will be hosting a talk by George Papp,Sr. at 1:30 pm, who by his own admission is” THE AUTHORITY” on Outhouses, Backhouses and Privies and has written a book of the same name on the history , restoration and building of them all.His talk promises to be funny as well as educational and will be followed by the sale of his books AND AN ICE CREAM SOCIAL on the Tavern grounds. Come join us ! Co-sponsored by FALPS.
Free admission.
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!