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Historical Society of East Hartford

 
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Recent Updates
3/13/2023

 
Updates


References to historical programs on this site are listed in one of the following 2 sections:
"Historical Society Programs"
or
"Other Historical Programs & Societies of Interest".

Updates are listed as input in reverse chronological order. Latest updates are in bold print.




PLEASE NOTE: The post office does NOT deliver mail to any of the Society's historic houses. Send all mail to: Historical Society of East Hartford, Inc, PO Box 380166, East Hartford, Ct., 06138-0166. For more contact information see To Contact Us.





Historical Society Programs


3/13/23 - NEW FINDS AND HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR HSEH COLLECTION with Ruth Shapleigh Brown
Sun Mar 19, 2023
3:00 pm
Raymond Library, 840 Main St
No fee
Public is welcome
Also  CONTENTS >Programs >NEW FINDS AND HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR HSEH COLLECTION with Ruth Shapleigh Brown



2/23/23 - UPDATED LINK TO PROGRAM MEETING INFORMATION IN
WHAT WE DO, HOLD PUBLIC MEETINGS WITH HISTORICAL PROGRAMS
 see CONTENTS >What We Do


1/17/23 - UPDATED HSEH OFFICERS
 see CONTENTS >Our Officers


1/14/23 - BATTLE OF THE BULGE with Aaron Elson
Wed Jan 18, 2023
1:00 pm
Brewer House, intersection of Main and Naubuc
No fee
Public is welcome
Also  CONTENTS >Programs >BATTLE OF THE BULGE with Aaron Elson



1/3/23 - HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF EAST HARTFORD MUSEUMS IN MARTIN PARK CLOSED FOR THE WINTER
- Closed are the 18c Makens Bemont House, 19c Goodwin Schoolhouse & 19c Burnham Blacksmith Shop
- Museums will repopen in the summer of 2023
- Museums are located at Martin Park, 307 Buurnside Ave
See  CONTENTS >Programs >HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF EAST HARTFORD MUSEUMS IN MARTIN PARK CLOSED FOR THE WINTER



9/7/2022 - UPDATED MEMBERSHIP FEES
 CONTENTS >How to Join



7/12/2022 - OPEN INVITATION TO THE BUENA CRAWFORD BREWER MEMORIAL GARDEN, ART SHOW AND HOUSE TOUR
Saturday July 16, 2022
1pm
for more see CONTENTS >Programs >OPEN INVITATION TO THE BUENA CRAWFORD BREWER MEMORIAL GARDEN, ART SHOW AND HOUSE TOUR



6/3/2022 - HISTORICAL SOCIETY OPENS HUGUENOT HOUSE IN SUMMER 2022
Connecticut Open House Day Saturday June 11, 2022
1pm - 4pm
Sunday afternoons 1pm - 4pm
July 10, 17, 24, 31
August 7, 14, 21, 28

for more see CONTENTS >Programs >HISTORICAL SOCIETY OPENS HUGUENOT HOUSE IN SUMMER 2022


11/22/21 - HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO CELEBRATE TOWN'S HOLIDAY FEST WITH OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, Dec 5, 2021
for specifics see CONTENTS >Programs >HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO CELEBRATE TOWN'S HOLIDAY FEST WITH OPEN HOUSE


9/21/21 - HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF EAST HARTFORD MUSEUMS IN MARTIN PARK CLOSED FOR THE WINTER
- Closed are the 18c Makens Bemont House, 19c Goodwin Schoolhouse & 19c Burnham Blacksmith Shop
- Museums will repopen in the summer of 2022
- Museums are located at Martin Park, 307 Buurnside Ave
See  CONTENTS >Programs >HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF EAST HARTFORD MUSEUMS IN MARTIN PARK CLOSED FOR THE WINTER



6/7/21 - HUGUENOT HOUSE MUSEUM TO OPEN FOR CONNECTICUT OPEN HOUSE DAY
Saturday, June 12, 2021
for specifics see CONTENTS >Programs >HUGUENOT HOUSE MUSEUM TO OPEN FOR CONNECTICUT OPEN HOUSE DAY


6/2/21 - EAST HARTFORD EVENTS DURING CT TRAILS WEEKEND - C Johnson, VP-HSEH leads anecdotal walk on the Hockanum, Mayor Leclerc recommends self-guided walk and maintenance in Martin Park
Sunday June 6, 2021
Specifics:  CONTENTS >Programs >EAST HARTFORD EVENTS DURING CT TRAILS WEEKEND


5/15/21 * * * * * MARCH, MAY HSEH PROGRAMS CANCELLED - COVID * * * * *
1/22/21 * * * * * JANUARY 2021 PROGRAM CANCELLED - COVID * * * * *


12/30/20 - OFFICERS 2020-2024
for details see  CONTENTS > Our Officers



12/30/20 * * * * * SEPT, NOV PROGRAMS CANCELLED - COVID * * * * *


5/19/20 * * * * * * MAY 20TH PROGRAM CANCELLED * * * * * *


3/10/2020 - MARCH 18TH PROGRAM ON EARLY ARCHITECTURE OF EAST HARTFORD

* * * * * * CANCELLED * * * * * *

Wed March 18, 2020
6:30pm
Raymond Library, Rm #1
Public is welcome
for details see  CONTENTS > Programs >MARCH 18TH PROGRAM ON EARLY ARCHITECTURE OF EAST HARTFORD



HIGH SCHOOL FROM DAYS PAST
Sat Feb 22, 2020 - Social and Extended Photo Display
Raymond Library, 840 Main St
Public is welcome
for details see  PROGRAMS >HIGH SCHOOL FROM DAYS PAST



HIGH SCHOOL FROM DAYS PAST
Photo Display Thru Feb
Raymond Library, 840 Main St
Public is welcome
for details see  PROGRAMS >HIGH SCHOOL FROM DAYS PAST



1/28/2020 - CONTACTS' INFORMATION UPDATED
Ongoing
for details see  CONTENTS > To Contact Us



1/7/2020 - "VOTES FOR WOMEN, 1919" WITH FORMER STATE SENATOR & HISTORY PROFESSOR MARY ANN HANDLEY
Wed Jan 15, 2020
6:30pm
Brewer House, 167 Main St
Public is welcome
for details see  CONTENTS > Programs >"VOTES FOR WOMEN, 1919" WITH FORMER STATE SENATOR & HISTORY PROFESSOR MARY ANN HANDLEY



11/13/19 - RAY TUBBS ON ARTIST HENRY HAMMOND AHL FROM E HTFD
Wed Nov 20, 2019
Public is welcome
for details see  CONTENTS > Programs >NOVEMBER 20TH PROGRAM ON HENRY HAMMOND AHL



11/13/19 - OPEN INVITATION TO THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S HOLIDAY SOCIAL
Sunday Dec 8, 2019
For details see  CONTENTS >Programs >OPEN INVITATION TO THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S HOLIDAY SOCIAL



11/23/19 - Historical Society of East Hartford Museums in Martin Park Closed for the Winter

The museums in Martin Park, 307 Burnside Ave, are the 18c Makens Bemont House, 19c Goodwin Schoolhouse & 19c Burnham Blacksmith Shop

They will reopen in the summer of 2020

For more information see  CONTENTS >Programs >Historical Society of East Hartford Museums in Martin Park Closed for the Winter



09/3/19 - Unveiling of restored and reframed 1877 Hartford Color Lithograph
Sat Oct 5, 2019
Raymond Library, Main St Entrance
1:00pm
All are welcome



09/2/19 - ANNUAL DINNER & PROGRAM
Wed Sept 18, 2019
Public is welcome
Details and required form see  CONTENTS > Newsletters > Sept 2019
or see  CONTENTS > Programs > ANNUAL DINNER & PROGRAM



09/12/19 - Hillstown Grange 131st Annual Agriculture Fair
Sat Sept 14, 2019
Grange Hall, 617 Hills St, EH
9am - 2pm
All are welcome
see  CONTENTS > Programs >Hillstown Grange 131st Annual Agriculture Fair



08/14/19 - Letter from President Johnson - Special Meeting August 24 - Program "Show & Tell" and Presentation of Updated, Proposed HSEH Bylaws
Saturday August 24, 2019
1:00 pm
Raymond Library
Open to Everyone
see  CONTENTS > Programs



9/10/18 - Historical Society of East Hartford Museums in Martin Park Open for the Summer
UPDATED: Open Sundays, July & August 2019

        Open are the18c Makens Bemont House, 19c Goodwin Schoolhouse &
        19c Burnham Blacksmith Shop
Martin Park, 307 Buurnside Ave
See  CONTENTS >Programs >Historical Society of East Hartford Museums in Martin Park Open for the Summer



HSEH Events in June & July 2019
UPDATED Connecticut Forest Event Date June 2 2019
UPDATED Historical Society Open House at the Brewer House, June 9, 2019
  • June 2, 2019 - HSEH & Connecticut Forest & Park Association's 2019 Trail Day Weekend at Connecticut & Hockanum Rivers
  • June 8, 2019 - HSEH & Connecticut Open House Day at Historic Houses in Martin Park
  • June 9, 2019 - Historical Society Open House at the Brewer House, June 9, 2019
  • July 24, 2019 - HSEH & Raymond Library Program Connecticut Rock 'N' Roll: A History with Author Tony Renzoni
For details visit  CONTENTS > Programs



05/06/19 - "Jessie S. Goodwin Preston (1879-1973), Famous Connecticut Woman Artist from East Hartford" with Gary Knoble
Wednesday May 15, 2019
7:00 pm
Raymond Library
see  CONTENTS > Programs



02/26/19 - An Afternoon of Artifacts & Archeology with the HSEH
Saturday March 9, 2019
Brewer House, E Htfd (corner Main & Naubuc)
Exhibit Opens 12 noon
Item Evaluation 1 pm - 3 pm
Public Welcome
see  CONTENTS > Programs


02/26/19 - History of Carousel Museums in CT & the Carousel Museum
Saturday March 23, 2019
Raymond Library, 740 Main St, E Htfd
Time 1 pm
Families Welcome
see  CONTENTS > Programs


1/10/19 -"16th Century Eyewitness Testimonies of Spanish Expeditions in the United States" with Steven Strange"
Wednesday Jan 16, 2019
6:30pm Short Business Meeting Followed by Program
Raymond Library
Public Welcome
See  CONTENTS >Programs >"6th Century Eyewitness Testimonies of Spanish Expeditions in the United States"with Steven Strangew



12/9/18 - INVITATION TO THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OPEN HOUSE
All ARE WELCOME
Sunday December 16, 2018
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Brewer House, 167 Main St
See  CONTENTS >Programs >INVITATION TO THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OPEN HOUSE



10/19/18 -"They Called Her Reckless - A True Story of War and One Extraordinary Horse" with Janet Barrett
Wednesday Oct 24, 2018
6:00pm Coffee and Snacks
6:30pm Program
Raymond Library
Public, and Especially Veterans, Welcome
See  CONTENTS >Programs >"They Called Her Reckless - A True Story of War and One Extraordinary Horse" with Janet Barrett



10/19/18 - 2018 Officers
Ongoing
CONTENTS > Historical Society > Our Officers



9/10/18 - HSEH ANNUAL DINER & PROGRAM
Wednesday Sep 19, 2018
First Congregational Church, 837 Main St, East Hartford, CT
Public Welcome
See  CONTENTS >Programs >HSEH ANNUAL DINNER & PROGRAM



5/10/18 - "From Flood Plain to Constitution Plaza" with Jason Scappaticci
Wednesday May 16, 2018
7:00pm
Raymond Library, Rm #1
Public Welcome



5/10/18 - STARTING NOW THE CURRENT ISSUE OF THE HSEH NEWSLETTER WILL BE ONLINE ABOUT 1 WEEK BEFORE A HSEH PROGRAM
See  CONTENTS >Newsletters > Top item listed





3/21/18 - Marty Podskoch to Speak on His Book "CT Civilian Conservation Corps Camps"

* * * * * *CANCELLED* * * * * *

Wednesday, March 21, 7:00pm
Program is open to the public
Raymond Library, 740 Main St, Room 1 lower level
See  CONTENTS >Programs >Rescheduled: Marty Podskoch to Speak on His Book "CT Civilian Conservation Corps Camps"



3/7/18 - Commemorate the 73rd Anniversary of the WWII Battle of Iwo Jima
Program is open to the public; no fee
Saturday March 10, 2018
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Raymond Library
See  CONTENTS >Programs >"Commemorate the 73rd Anniversary of the WWII Battle of Iwo Jim"



1/9/18 - Marty Podskoch to Speak on His Book "CT Civilian Conservation Corps Camps"

* * * * * *CANCELLED* * * * * *

Program open to the public
Wednesday, January 17, 7:00pm
Raymond Library, 740 Main St, Rooms 2A&2B lower level
See  CONTENTS >Programs >Marty Podskoch to Speak on His Book "CT Civilian Conservation Corps Camps"



Dec 17th Open House at the Brewer House
Public is welcome
Sunday December 17, 2017
12:30pm - 3:30pm
Brewer House, 167 Main St
See  CONTENTS >Programs >Dec 17th Open House at the Brewer House



11/07/17 - “Revolutionary War Captain Stephan Buckland” with Lance Kozikowski
Program open to the public
Wednesday, November 15, 7:00pm
Veterans Memorial Clubhouse, 100 Sunset Ridge Road
See  CONTENTS >Programs >“Revolutionary War Captain Stephan Buckland” with Lance Kozikowski



10/08/17 - 2017 Officers
Ongoing
CONTENTS > Historical Society > Our Officers



09/06/17 - “The Sinking of the RMS Lusitania” with Jason Scappaticci
Program open to the public
Wednesday, September 20 7:30pm
First Congregational Church
See  CONTENTS >Programs >“The Sinking of the RMS Lusitania” with Jason Scappaticc



10/19/16 - Contact Information Update: To Contact Us
Ongoing
CONTENTS > Historical Society > To Contact Us



10/15/12 - Washington-Rochambeau National Historic Trail - MA, RI, CT, NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, VA, DC - Official National Park Service Website
Ongoing
 CONTENTS > Programs > National Park Service link added under the 'Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail...'



03/06/11 - The Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail (W3R-NHT), 2nd Anniversary Commemoration
Ongoing
 CONTENTS > Programs


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Other Historical Programs & Societies of Interest



02/16/19 -CT Gravestone Network - 2019 Symposium
Saturday March 30, 2019
St Sebastian's Church, Middletown, CT
9am - 4pm
see  CONTENTS > Programs


10/15/12 -CT Gravestone Network
Ongoing CONTENTS > Programs


10/15/12 -CT Society of Genealogists
Ongoing CONTENTS > Programs


05/17/09 -Simsbury Historical Society's 2nd in Genealogical Series Available "A Sense of Place"
Ongoing CONTENTS > Programs


11/12/08 - Manchester Historical Society Events
Ongoing CONTENTS > Programs


9/12/07 - Letterboxing in East Hartford
Ongoing CONTENTS > Programs


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