THE MUSEUMS
THE DANIEL BENTON HOMESTEAD:
Metcalf Road
Daniel Benton built this house, the oldest remaining house in Tolland, and it was occupied by his descendants until 1932. It retains many of its original features.
OLD TOLLAND COUNTY JAIL AND MUSEUM:
52 Tolland Green
A stone jail built in 1856 and operated until 1968. The attached 1893 Jailer's home displays furniture and collections depicting tolland life and work in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
OLD TOLLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE:
53 Tolland Green
The Courthouse was built in 1822 to replace the original 1785 building. It served all civil and criminal courts in the county until about 1890. The second floor courtroom museum features Tolland as the county seat.
Special exhibits, programs and fund raising events are held in each of the museums.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
ANTIQUES SHOW: Early in 2010, we will hold our 44th annual show. Click for information and pictures.
PROGRAMS: Special programs presented by the Society either at its museums or in other community locations. Programs may be presented jointly with other organizations.
ARCHIVES AND LIBRARY: Tolland history, files, photo-graphs, a small 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.