Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine (East Granby) and the Connecticut Trolley Museum (East Windsor) are teaming up for the weekend of August 3rd & 4th.
Both Museums are thrilled to offer this excellent Local Historical Fun Learning Opportunities.
Purchase admission to one museum and get admission to the other museum for free, one weekend only! Offer is only valid with proof of purchase so make sure you save your receipt.
Old New Gate Prison and Copper Mine
115 Newgate Road
East Granby, Connecticut 06026
(860) 653-3563
CT Trolley Museum
58 North Rd
East Windsor, Connecticut 06088
(860) 627-6540
Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine (East Granby) and the Connecticut Trolley Museum (East Windsor) are teaming up for the weekend of August 3rd & 4th.
Both Museums are thrilled to offer this excellent Local Historical Fun Learning Opportunities.
Purchase admission to one museum and get admission to the other museum for free, one weekend only! Offer is only valid with proof of purchase so make sure you save your receipt.
Old New Gate Prison and Copper Mine
115 Newgate Road
East Granby, Connecticut 06026
(860) 653-3563
CT Trolley Museum
58 North Rd
East Windsor, Connecticut 06088
(860) 627-6540
Stories come alive for children when they are read to aloud! Beginning Monday, June 24th and every Monday during the summer at 11am & 1PM enjoy storytime inside one of our operating trolleys. When the story is over you will be treated to a 3 mile round trip trolley ride. Adults $11, Children ages 4-11 $8, 3 and under $4 and Museum members half off. For those who purchase an admission ticket for storytime will receive 10% off in the gift shop.
National Night Out 2019
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police/community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer and more caring places to live. Join us on Tuesday, August 6th for a night of fun, food, swimming and more!
Cornerstone Church of Broad Brook CT invites the public to bring their children to Vacation Bible School. Four Wednesday evenings in July and August.
Where: Cornerstone Church
44 Old Ellington Rd Broad Brook, CT 06016
When: Wednesday, July 17
Wednesday, July 24
Wednesday, July 31
Wednesday, August 7
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Who: Ages 3-10 (pre-kindergarten to grade 5)
What’s included: Bible lessons about the Fruits of the Spirit, games, snacks, singing, and simply a great experience for the kids.
All children in the community invited.
For more information call 860-758-5089
Or email [email protected]
Put your building skills to the test and compete in a LEGO Contest during your visit building Trains or Trolleys from the past and future. The contest is geared for ages 4-12 and every week will be a different theme. Winners will be awarded prizes in three age categories, and participants need not be present to win. Creations stay at the Museum to be broken down at the end of the day. LEGO contest included with admission. Adults $11, Children ages 4-11 $8, 3 and under Free and Museum members half off
Richards Realty LLC suggests You attend this Fun Family Event!
Free Ice Cream Social at Museums on the Green
Celebrate the Grand Opening of the Barber Hill Schoolhouse at our Annual Ice Cream Social!
This event is free and open to the public.
On Saturday August 10, 2019, from 12-4 pm come out and join the East Windsor Historical Society in celebrating the Grand Opening of the Barber Hill Schoolhouse during their annual ice cream social! This event will feature a wide variety of activities for the whole family. There will be free ice cream and horse drawn wagon rides, even free haircuts in the Broad Brook Barber Shop Museum and a free marriage ceremony on the steps of the Probate Courthouse Museum.
Antique cars and tractors will be on display in addition to new exhibits scattered throughout the various museums. Gaze upon the antique toy circus on display in the Osborn House in memory of the Hartford Circus fire and join in the silhouette drawing activity in the newly finished Barber Hill Schoolhouse. There will be an area for young visitors to try their skills at building a stone wall and the always popular Calliope will be returning this year.
New to the event will be local artisan booths in addition to regional historical society booths. This year local juried artisans, crafters and upcycle vendors will be showcasing their varied wares so patrons are encouraged to bring their wallets in case they find that special treasure they can’t do without. Hungry visitors will also be able to purchase food at two food trucks, Sylvia’s Hot Dogs and Off the Griddle, before heading off the next activity or exhibit.
This event is free and open to the public. East Windsor Historical Society’s Museums on the Green is located at 115 Scantic Road, East Windsor,
Stories come alive for children when they are read to aloud! Beginning Monday, June 24th and every Monday during the summer at 11am & 1PM enjoy storytime inside one of our operating trolleys. When the story is over you will be treated to a 3 mile round trip trolley ride. Adults $11, Children ages 4-11 $8, 3 and under $4 and Museum members half off. For those who purchase an admission ticket for storytime will receive 10% off in the gift shop.
East Windsor Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting
August 13th -11am
Performance Kars Unlimited
5 Stoughton Road(behind 7-11 RTE 5) East Windsor CT 06088
Agenda –
1) Welcome President Paul Vella
2) Treasurers Report- Treasurer Robin Myers
3) Executive Directors Report- Jimbo Richards
a) Annual Report-to be published August 15th
b) Monthly Expenses for New Location
c) Legislative Breakfast with TVCA Sept
d) Membership Updates
4) Election of new Board members PPresident Paul Vella
5) Discussion of Casino Project and Economic Development Items
6) Other business
There still is time to join the monthly book club at the Warehouse Point Library! We have copies of this month’s title available at the circulation desk. Come for the conversation and the dessert!
