Spirits Alive Virtual Edition (2020 - 2022)
In 2022, Spirits Alive will not take place in person. Unfortunately, the Spirits will be remaining in repose this year. The pandemic has taken a toll on everyone! Visit our Spirits Alive page for the Virtual Edition.
Connecticut Summer at the Museum
July 1, 2021 - September 6, 2021
From July 1st to Sept 6th, Connecticut children 18 and under, plus one accompanying adult, can visit participating museums free of charge.
Of course, we have free admission year-round. However, we’re so happy to join in this campaign with so many fine Connecticut museums and attractions!
Here is a link to a list of the participating museums, science centers, zoos, and aquariums!
Connecticut Open House Day!
Saturday, June 12, 2021 is Connecticut Open House Day! From 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (EST), the Cheshire Historical Society will be providing “A Blast from the Past: Colonial Gadgets and Tools” at the Hitchcock-Phillips House.
Admission to the Hitchcock-Phillips House (Cheshire Historical Society) museum is free. During Connecticut Open House Day, we will be providing outdoor colonial woodworking demonstrations by James Vibert and Eric Nelson’s matchless fire starting among other natural history displays.
Then, come inside for a tour of the well-preserved Federal-style Hitchcock-Phillips House, built in 1785. See our colonial era kitchen gadgets! and be entertained with our spice guessing game; make your own colonial whirligig yo-yo; as well as canning, crochet and embroidery discussions.
Author Ron Gagliardi will also be on hand to sign copies of his book "Images of America: Cheshire."
Vintage Home display by Lois Van Almkerk
Lois Van Almkerk’s award-winning display.
Cheshire Historical Society Board Member Lois Van Almkerk’s holiday decorations were entered into the Cheshire Garden Club’s 2020 Holiday Door Decorating Contest under the category: “Vintage Home”. The display at her residence at 340 Wiese Road was much admired and placed a high second.