In 2008 the Historical Society received a STEAP grant from the State of Connecticut (Small Town Economic Assistance Program). A number of projects relating to this grant have been recently completed or are in the works. In May, Pro-Film of Torrington...

January 30 was a very cold Saturday with temperatures only in the teens at noon. But the Historical Society skating and bonfire party went on as planned. A little before 1:00 p.m. we set fire to the pile of wood, put out hot chocolate, marshmallows and...

Last Wednesday we worked on the ice rink. We got the sides up and the plastic down and put in a little water. Richard and Steve also worked on the rink during on Thursday and Friday. Water was pumped in from the nearby brook and the sides were raised...

Sunday October 25 concluded our open house series at the Center Schoolhouse on Route 181 in Barkhamsted. This year we decided to open up the building one day each month from May to October. On the last Sunday of each of these months, Mike Day opened up...

The Barkhamsted Historical Society, in partnership with the Riverton Merchants Association, successfully planned, organized, and conducted our first Riverton Antiques Show on Friday, September 18 to Sunday, September 20. This event is significant for...

The Barkhamsted Historical Society has been awarded a $5,800 grant from the State Department of Culture and Tourism to produce a booklet on the Barkhamsted Lighthouse. The booklet will cover the history and significance of the famous Lighthouse community...

Three new historic panels containing history and information have been installed outside on the grounds of the Squire's Tavern. This completes the set of four that will give visitors a brief summary on four topics: 1) A welcome to the Tavern and brief...