Squire’s Tavern Hours
Wednesdays 9:00 am - 12:00 PM
Sundays 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Special visits by appointment
Upcoming events
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Schoolhouse Summer Hours
Description goes hereThe Barkhamsted Historical Society’s one room schoolhouse, the old Center School on Center Hill Road (Rt. 181) in Barkhamsted, will be open to the public on the following dates during the summer of 2025:
Sunday, May 25, 1:00 – 4:00
Sunday, June 29, 1:00 – 4:00
Sunday, July 27, 1:00 – 4:00
Sunday, August 31, 1:00 – 4:00
Sunday, September 28, 1:00 – 4:00
Come and find out what school was like in “the old days.”
Ask questions; read the old books; review a high school entrance exam; try your hand at various toys and games, or do some arithmetic problems on a slate. All free of charge !
Children are especially invited
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BHS Annual Pig BBQ with Live Music of Travelin' Trout !!!
Location : Squires Tavern
Saturday August 23rd
Time: 5-7pm
Tickets $25 per person available at the door for purchase, pre purchase at the Tavern Wednesday 9-12, or call 860-738-1152
In true BBQ fashion, serving pork, cornbread, beans, mac & cheese, coleslaw, and dessert.
BYOB
LIVE Music by Travelin’ Trout !!!!
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🏫 Annual Meeting: Calling Members!!!
When: Sunday Sept 20th
Where: Center Schools House ( Center Hill Rd route 181)
Time: 3PM
Join us in the heart of Barkhamsted’s “ old center” for our annual Meeting held at the beautifully preserved Center Schoolhouse. Come enjoy appetizers, beverages and company as we view a slideshow of 2025 accomplishments, followed by a brief meeting, which will include election of board members, treasurer’s and committee reports.
🧺🥣🍷 Complimentary Appetizers and Beverages are provided thorough the event
🚶♀️ Explore the Olde Town Center- Merrill Tavern, and the 1st Congregational Church of Barkhamsted - also known as the Meeting House - will also be open.
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Tavern Night ! Come take the chill out of the early November air
When: Saturday November 8th
Time: 5PM
Location : Squires Tavern 100 East River Rd Barkhamsted
Step back in time and experience the warmth and charm of a colonial-era gathering! Join us for Tavern Night, a lively evening filled with:
🫕 Traditional Colonial Fare
Enjoy hearty favorites like corn chowder, savory meat pies, Indian pudding, fresh-baked bread, and more—crafted to reflect the flavors of early New England.💃 Historic Dancing in the Ballroom
Our ballroom will come alive with traditional dances led by a live band. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just curious, all are welcome to join in the fun!🍷 The Liquor Keep Will Be Open
Raise a glass and toast to history—our tavern bar will be serving period-inspired beverages.🎟️ Admission: Free!
This event is first come, first served. A suggested donation of $15 at the door helps support future programming
Merrill Tavern Restoration
BHS was granted a long-term lease by the MDC for Merrill Tavern (shown left at sunset), which is located in .what used to be the bustling center of Barkhamsted on Old Town Hall Rd. Prior to the construction of the reservoir, this thoroughfare led down to the Hollow. Across the street from the Tavern is a private residence that once served as Barkhamsted’s Town Hall. Next door is the First Congregational Church, which replaced the meetinghouse structure in Barkhamsted Center. Not far from Merrill Tavern is the Barkhamsted Center School House, a structure moved to its current location in 1980 on land leased from the MDC. Please help us restore and preserve this historic village of Olde Barkhamsted!
Contact Us
Email
bhs at barkhamstedhistory.us
(replace “at” with @)
Phone
(860) 738-2456
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 94
Pleasant Valley, CT 06063
Squires Tavern Location
100 E. River Road
Barkhamsted, CT 06063
Get Involved
Volunteers Welcome! Whatever your passion in history, there is a spot for you! Collections, Docents, Special Event Planning, Landscaping, Gardening, Buildings and Grounds, Article Writing for our Quarterly, Genealogy, etc.