Greetings:
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
New Domain Name
Unfortunately, due to circumstances out of our control, we have had
to change our domain name for the Barkhamsted Historical Society website.
*Please note the new .US extension.
Our site can no longer be reached at barkhamstedhistory.org. Please update
your links and bookmarks.
Barkhamsted Historical Society’s “Walk Through Time”
On July 22nd meet at Squire’s Tavern,100 East River Rd. at 10 am, and join Paul Hart for a short hike where he will explain how the scenery has changed over time. There will be about a dozen stops along the trail where Paul will describe the way the area would have looked in the 1800’s. Stops include: Squire’s Tavern, the Nature museum, the remains of a charcoal hearth, the site of the tree nursery and many more. Wear comfortable shoes for the walk and dress appropriately. This is a once a year event so be sure not to miss it! The hike is about 1 mile long and should last about an hour and a half. Some of the terrain is on uneven ground. Questions: call Noreen Watson 860 738 1152.
Barkhamsted's One Room Shoolhouse
Summer 2017 Hours
Center School, circa 1910
The 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 2017
Sunday, May 28 1:00 – 4:00
Sunday, June 25, 1:00 – 4:00
Sunday, July30, 1:00 – 4:00
Sunday, August 27 1:00 – 4:00
Sunday, September 24, 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 welcome.
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
View Larger Map
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!