Celebrate the Semiquincentennial with
Barkhamsted Historical Society!
The Barkhamsted Historical Society, in partnership with the Town of Barkhamsted, is thrilled to announce a year-long celebration for the Semiquincentennial—the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding.
We have a vibrant lineup of programs and events planned throughout 2026 to honor our country's journey, from the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the Revolutionary War to the unique early history of our own town.
Join the Celebration
Plan Your Year: Check out our full Event Calendar to mark your dates.
Stay Informed: As our planning committee continues to add new activities, dates and times may shift. Please monitor this website and our official social media pages for the most up-to-date schedules.
Let’s come together as a community to remember our past and celebrate this historic milestone. We look forward to seeing you there!
Wednesdays 9:00 - 12:00 pm &
Sundays 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Special visits by appointment
Squire’s Tavern Hours
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!
Donate or Become a Member
Contact Us
Email
bhs@barkhamstedhistory.us
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.