Sunday October 25 concluded our open house series at the Center Schoolhouse on Route 181 in Barkhamsted. This year we decided to open up the building one day each month from May to October. On the last Sunday of each of these months, Mike Day opened up the building and set out special displays. Mike has a wealth of knowledge on country ...

The Barkhamsted Historical Society was very busy during the month of May 2009.   May 8th was the culmination of this years educational outreach lecture series. Local historian Paul Hart gave an excellent oral presentation on the history of Barkhamsted Center. Mr. Hart described the history of what was, not only, the geographic center of ...

On Saturday, September 20, 2008 the Barkhamsted Historical Society held an Open House at the Barkhamsted Center School.  Historical Society member Mike Day was on hand to greet visitors and discuss a typical school day in the early 20th century and before.  Mike had on hand a number of school text books and games used during this ...