May 17
Thursday

Step back in time at the
Canton Historical Museum.

Step back in time to a reconstructed 19th century general store, post office, barber shop, and blacksmith shop. Examine a fire apparatus pulled by hand, a case containing old medical instruments of the "horse and buggy" doctor, and a Civil War casket.
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Location
11 Front Street
Collinsville, CT 06019

Tel: (860) 693-2793

About Us

About Us

The Canton Historical Museum is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization displaying a record of life in the town of Canton. Our artifacts and information span from the time of the Native Americans through Canton's growth as a farming community, to its rich history at the forefront of the Industrial Revolution and as a thriving town during the Victorian era.

Examples of everyday life include clothing, furniture, household, kitchen and decorative items and a Victorian parlor. There is also a display of children's toys and games, plus numerous examples of recreation in the days before cars, television and computers.  Trades represented are carpentry, printing, blacksmithing, shoemaking, farming, ice harvesting and toolmaking. 

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Welcome to the Canton Historical Museum Website

There are many exciting historical items to see here

Our extensive collection of 19th Century memorabilia is housed on three floors in one of the original Collins Axe Company buildings. Built in 1865, the building was used for finishing agricultural plows. At its peak 100 plows a day were manufactured by the company. In 1924 the building was converted to a recreational facility for employees with a bowling alley on the second floor and fireplaces added.
 

Museum Tag Sale & Flea Market Scheduled for May 19, 2012

(Rain date May 20)

9 am - 3 pm at and around the museum.

Spaces Available - $25.00

Contact Carol Barlow (860) 693-0407

or Marge Harmon (860) 693-2012

Donations of items for the tag sale gratefully accepted until May 16. Please, no clothes, electronics, phones or large furniture.

MUSEUM ITEMS FOR SALE. SOME MUST BE PICKED UP AT  CANTON HISTORICAL MUSEUM, FRONT ST., COLLINSVILLE, CT 06019.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT US
BY CLICKING CONTACT US ABOVE

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19th Century floral molds were used in making hats and other decorative items in silk, velvet and other materials. Prices vary by item and may be obtained by contacting the museum.

 

Vintage silk tobacco cards, approx. 3 x 5 inches.  Indian Chiefs.  Chief Gall, Tokio Cigarettes, $25.  Noon Day, Sovereign Cigarettes, $15, plus shipping if needed.

TIFFANY STYLE LAMP SHADE
60 inch circumference $125.00
ASIAN STYLE LAMP
24 inches tall, 2 bulbs,   $125.00
GLASS LAMP SHADE
60 inch circumference
$95.00
 

CANTON HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOKS—We have for sale most years from 1952 to 1981.  $15,  plus shipping if needed.  Contact us for exact year.

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Hours of Operation

Summer Months:
(April through November)
Wednesday - Sunday 1 - 4 PM

Winter Months:
(December through March)
Saturday and Sunday 1 - 4 PM
or by special appointment.

Admissions:
Adults $4.00
Seniors $3.00
Children (ages 6-16)  $1.00
Tours: Available by appointment
starting at $20 based on size of group

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