Built in 1720 and occupied by the
Benton family for 212 years, this is
Benton family for 212 years, this is
the earliest house museum in Tolland
County.
The oldest cellblock dates from 1856, jailer's
home from 1893. Thousand of items used in
Tolland homes, farms and businesses.
Beautiful 1822 courthouse in a transitional
Colonial to Federal style with original
Palladian window. Courtroom restored to
Palladian window. Courtroom restored to
19th Century appearance. Exhibits.
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Antiques Show Archives,Library, and How to find Us Old Tolland County SOME OTHER SITES TO VISIT
Town of Tolland |
ANTIQUES SHOW: On Sunday, February 7, 2010 we held our 44th annual show. Click for information and pictures. We're already working on the next Show - in February 2011.
ARCHIVES AND LIBRARY: Tolland history, files, photographs, a small research library, genealogical information on early Tolland families. Located at our headquarters in the Old Jail and Museum. BOOKS AND GIFTS: Books and monographs published by the society and others of local and wider interest. Other items also available at the museum gift shops and other local retail outlets. EDUCATION: Programs designed for all ages and grade levels are presented by volunteers at our museums and the Hicks-Stearns Family Museum, as well as through classroom visits to town schools. PROGRAMS: Special programs presented by the Society either at its museums or in other community locations. Programs may be presented jointly with other organizations.
Offices in the Old Jail and Museum, 52 Tolland Green Mailing Address P.O. Box 107, Tolland, CT 06084 E-Mail old52jail@yahoo.com Telephone 860 870-9599 |