2012 Events
Jan. 20 - First Person Presentation --- 7 - 8 pm
Augustus Hazard, the Hazard Powder Company and the Hazardville Gunpowder Industry
Historian Elliot Levy will appear as Colonel Augustus Hazard, the man behind Enfield's gunpowder manufacturing complex. Hazard was a commission agent engaged in the sale of gunpowder, among other products, and in 1837 bought into a gunpowder production company which he assumed sole ownership of in 1843. During the early years of the Civil War, Hazard was under suspicion by the federal government as being sympathetic to the Southern Cause, as much of the gunpowder in Southern arsenals was manufactured by the Connecticut company.
Admission: $5
Make your reservations by calling the Village at 205-5051. The event is weather permitting, so please call ahead for details if the weather is questionable.
Feb. 22 & 23 - A Day Away In The Past School Vacation Program --- 10am - 3pm - Video
Children discover that history can be fun when they step back into the 19th century and try their hands at old-fashioned activities, craft projects and games in this Early American experience.
One-day program - 10:00 am-3:00 pm Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
Admission: $35 / day
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March 11 - Maple Harvest Day --- 11am - 3pm
This event focuses on the history and folklore of maple sugar making in New England. The Village will offer demonstrations of tree tapping, sumac spile making and sap boiling in the front of the Gilbert Homestead; fireplace cooking, basket weaving and wool spinning demonstrations inside.
Storrowton Tavern will offer a special maple-themed menu featuring items unique to this special day.
Admission is free |
April 18 & 19 - A Day Away In The Past School Vacation Program --- 10am - 3pm
Children discover that history can be fun when they step back into the 19th century and try their hands at old-fashioned activities, craft projects and games in this Early American experience.
One-day program - Space is limited; pre-registration and prepayment is required.
Admission: $35 / day
June 16 - Opening Day --- 11am - 3pm
Storrowton Village Museum kicks off the summer season with guided tours of the recreated Village and Early American craft demonstrations.
Admission: Free
June 19- Aug. 24 --- Guided Summer Tours,
Tuesday - Saturday, 11am - 3pm
Guided tours by costumed interpreters of the 18th & 19th Century village includes the farmhouse, law office, schoolhouse, blacksmith shop, meetinghouse, general store and mansion.
Admission: $5
July 12 --- Aunt Helen's Herb Garden Tour 10am - 1pm Watch a Video
Storrowton's Master Gardeners share the history and folklore of herbs in Aunt Helen's Herb Garden as well as the various stages of the garden's evolution since it was created in 1935. Demonstrations using herbs in a variety of applications.
Admission: Free |
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Early American Summer Days --- 9:30am - 3:30pm
Session I - August 6-10
Session II - August 13-17
This week-long program takes children ages 7-12 on an exciting journey into New England's bygone days where they will experience challenging and fun hands-on activites, crafts and games. Some activities include fireplace cooking, blacksmithing, butter and cheese making, basket weaving, herbal lore, hoop and sack races and a variety of 19th Century games and craft projects. Space is limited; pre-registration is required. (Discount for early registration/multiple children.)
Check back for downloadable registration form.
Admission: $150 / week
Sept. 14 - 30 --- The Big E
Tours of Village buildings and craft demonstrations ongoing daily.
Oct. 26 - Tales From Haunted New England --- 7 - 8pm
Join us for this family event of true and eerie tales, mysterious happenings, scary stories and songs in our candlelit Union Meetinghouse.
Admission: $5
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Dec. 1 & 2 - Yuletide at Storrowton 11am - 4pm
Our annual FREE winter holiday festival. Tour Storrowton's 18th & 19th century buildings, seasonally decorated by area garden clubs, florists and decorators. Jjoin us for musical performances, storytelling, old-fashioned craft demonstrations, ice sculpting, Sweet Shoppe, kids' crafts, an old-fashioned Santa and much more. Caroling on the Gazebo at 4:00 p.m., both days.
Holiday gifts, decorations and many unique items are available in the Gift Shop and Christmas Shop. |
Dec. 4-8 - Yuletide Open House Tours --- 11am - 3pm
Guided tours by costumed interpreters of Storrowton's beautifully decorated homes, shops and antique buildings. Reservations required for groups of 10+.
Admission: $5
Dec. 5 - Yuletide By Lantern Light --- 6 - 8pm
Experience the magic of an old-fashioned winter evening on a self-guided tour of Storrowton's cozy homes and buildings, decorated for the season and illuminated by lanters and candle light. Old-fashioned craft demonstrations. Participants are encouraged to dress warmly. Reservations required for groups of 10+.
Admission: $5
EVENT DATES YET TO BE ANNOUNCED:
Early American Craft Workshops
Talented instructors will provide step-by-step instruction through 19th Century-style craft projects, this year with a Civil War theme in observance of the 150 yr anniversary of the beginning of that important event. Admission: $20 fee includes materials. Space limited to 10 participants per workshop.
Storrowton and the Civil War
Storrowton Village will present an interactive tour to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, offering an inside look at how folks in the Northeast coped with the Civil War and the absence of the men who were called to duty or joined the patriotic fervor. You will meet townspeople and hear their personal stories and points of view... abolitionists, shopkeepers, farmers, family members and tradesmen with their own personal experiences to share. Pre-registration and payment required.
Admission: $7.50
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ANY OF OUR PROGRAMS OR EVENTS
CALL (413) 205-5051
