Connecticut Museum Crawl

Step into History: A Guided Tour of Historic Downtown Southington!
Discover the fascinating stories of the historic buildings and monuments near the Barnes Museum. Join us for an immersive journey through time, as we explore the town's heritage through the eyes of the Bradley, Barnes, and adjacent family members.

This guided tour will take you from Merrell Ave to just past Berlin Ave, unveiling the history of North Main Street's structures, monuments, and more. Walk in the footsteps of the past as we read diary entries and excerpts from letters kept by the family, offering a unique perspective of the town's evolution.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to walk alongside the past and be part of our town's living history.

Cost: $10 Suggested Donation at arrival

https://www.thebarnesmuseum.org/calendar.html

Let’s visit and learn about the history of Oliver Ellsworth
778 PALISADO Ave . Windsor Ct

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- LUNCH to follow (optional) LaNotte Waterside Grill, 1936 Blue Hills Ave ext . Windsor ,CT

🔶 Things to note …
- ample parking
- Adults 15.00
- Seniors 10.00

- combining with another stitch group (possible guided tour)

📝Summary:🇺🇸
Oliver Ellsworth (April 29, 1745 – November 26, 1807) was a Founding Father of the United States, attorney, jurist, politician, and diplomat. Ellsworth was a framer of the United States Constitution, United States senator from Connecticut, and the third chief justice of the United States. Additionally, he received 11 electoral votes in the 1796 presidential election.

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October and Halloween are far off , but let’s get something on the books now.
Let’s explore this unique hidden gem together.
A Halloween Haven adventure.

https://preservehollywood.org/

⏰meet at 🧙‍♀️WITCHES DUNGEON Museum @ 3:00 PM
103 E Main Street Plainville Ct

🍗🥙🍸Dinner to follow:
J. TIMOTHYS TAVERNE
143 New Britain Ave PLAINVILLE CT

📍Details

Witch's Dungeon Classic Movie Museum in Plainville, Connecticut, is a long-running attraction featuring life-size wax figures and sets from classic horror and sci-fi films, with displays of original movie props and makeup. It offers guided tours with costumed hosts and showcases figures of iconic actors like Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, Lon Chaney, and Vincent Price, alongside memorabilia from films like The Exorcist, E.T., and Godzilla. The museum is known for its vintage thrills, with special Halloween exhibits, and is considered suitable for families, though not recommended for very young children.

☠️👻What to expect

Wax figures: Life-size figures and scenes from classic horror and sci-fi movies, including Universal Monsters and other iconic characters.
Original props and makeup: Displays of authentic items from films like The Exorcist, E.T., Godzilla, and Planet of the Apes.
Guided tours: Costumed hosts provide narration for the exhibits.
Special exhibits: The museum often features special Halloween-themed displays.
Key features
Longest-running: Considered the longest-running classic horror movie attraction in the U.S

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Admission Adults $15.00 kids $5.00
Family-friendly: Suitable for most ages, but not recommended for children under 7.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.