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
Free and Open to All:
The Barkhamsted Historical Society’s one-room schoolhouse, the old Center School on Center Hill Road (Rt. 181, just north of the intersection with Beach Rock Rd.) will be open to the public on the following dates (the last Sunday in the month) during the summer of 2022.
Sunday, June 26, 1–4 p.m.
Sunday, July 31, 1–4 p.m.
Sunday, August 28, 1–4 p.m.
Sunday, September 25, 1–4 p.m.
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 welcome.
BARKHAMSTED HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Recent Events:
Riverton Architecture
"Riverton Architecture" Mike Day will cover the wide variety of buildings in the village of Riverton with a slide show.
55 Flood Fred Fenn and Friends March 11,2022

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).
Take a virtual tour of Squires Tavern
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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!