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• Projects at the Tavern

  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... Posted Aug 25 2010, 12:00 PM by Richard with | with no comments Filed under: Contractor, Squires, Grant, STEAP

• New Historic Panels Installed

  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... Posted Sep 03 2009, 09:04 PM by Richard with | with 3 comment(s) Filed under: work party, Squires, Volunteers, STEAP

• STEAP Grant Projects Well Underway

  Last spring the Barkhamsted Historical Society was the recipient of a $150,000, Small Town Economic Assistance Program, or STEAP Grant. The grant is specifically geared toward capital improvements and expansion. Several projects had been earmarked for... Posted Nov 21 2008, 05:41 PM by Richard with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Contractor, Squires, Grant, Volunteers, STEAP

• Local Artist Completes Trompe-l'œil Painting

  During the restoration efforts of Squires Tavern the location of an old staircase leading to the second floor was discovered by volunteers scraping paint. The discovery was detailed in an earlier Work Log post . After the discovery, the board decided... Posted Sep 26 2008, 12:24 PM by Richard with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: Contractor, Squires

• 322) Central Connecticut State University students visit Squire's Tavern

  322) Central Connecticut State University students visit Squire's Tavern - July 13, 2007 A group of 16 students from the Central Connecticut State University visit the Squire's Tavern to learn about the building and the archeological work that... Posted Jul 13 2007, 09:55 AM by Paul with | with no comments Filed under: Squires, Visit, Education

• 321) July 4th Parade at Pleasant Valley and Open House at Squire's Tavern

  321) July 4th Parade at Pleasant Valley and Open House at Squire's Tavern - July 4, 2007 Historical Society members marched in the Independence Day parade held at Pleasant Valley. A fun time was had by all and the Star Band sounded fantastic as always... Posted Jul 04 2007, 09:53 AM by Paul with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Squires, Visit

• 320) Colebrook Historical Society visits the Squire's Tavern

  320) Colebrook Historical Society visits the Squire's Tavern - June 20, 2007 A group from the Colebrook Historical Society visits the Squire's Tavern. Walt Landgraf gives a tour of the Tavern and provides information on the restoration of the... Posted Jun 20 2007, 09:50 AM by Paul with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Squires, Visit