In 2008 the Historical Society received a STEAP grant from the State of Connecticut (Small Town Economic Assistance Program).   A number of projects relating to this grant have been recently completed or are in the works.  In May, Pro-Film of Torrington applied window film at the Squire's Tavern.  This film blocks a ...

Three new historic panels containing history and information have been installed outside on the grounds of the Squire's Tavern.  This completes the set of four that will give visitors a brief summary on four topics: 1)  A welcome to the Tavern and brief background of our site. 2)  The Squire's Tavern and the ...

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 ...

This year's ''German Christmas'', an educational and Christmas social, sponsored by the Barkhamsted Historical Society and presented by Christmas expert Patti Kierys was a huge success. The program was both educational and fun. Patti is well versed and well qualified on the subject of Christmas traditions and shared her vast wealth of ...

    Last spring the Barkhamsted Historical Society was the recipient of a $150,000, Small Town Economic Assistance Program, or STEAP Grant. The grant is specifically geared toward capital improvements and expansion. Several projects had been earmarked for these funds and have either been completed or are well underway. As was ...

During the restoration efforts of Squires Tavern the location of an old staircase leading to the second floor was discovered by volunteers scraping paint. The discovery was detailed in an earlier Work Log post. After the discovery, the board decided to hire local artist Germaine Lemieux to create a Trompe-l'œil painting depicting what the ...

Connecticut Open House Day - Saturday June 14, 2008  Connecticut Open House Day is a special state-wide event sponsored by the Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism.  On Saturday, June 14, 2008 a variety of cultural organizations and tourism attractions throughout the state will be open to visitors, inviting them to discover ...

322)   Central Connecticut State University students visit Squire's Tavern - July 13, 2007                  A group of 16 students from the Central Connecticut State University visit the Squire's Tavern to learn about the building and the archeological ...

321)   July 4th Parade at Pleasant Valley and Open House at Squire's Tavern - July 4, 2007                  Historical Society members marched in the Independence Day parade held at Pleasant Valley.  A fun time was had by all and the Star Band sounded ...

320)   Colebrook Historical Society visits the Squire's Tavern - June 20, 2007                  A group from the Colebrook Historical Society visits the Squire's Tavern.  Walt Landgraf gives a tour of the Tavern and provides information on the ...