Feb 8
Monday

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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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.

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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.
 

Winter Lecture Series Continues on February 7

 

Location:  Canton Community Center

Dyer Avenue, Collinsville, CT 06019

 

 

"Clock Making in Connecticut" by Mary Jan Dapkus, American Clock & Watch Museum, Bristol, CT.

is the second lecture in  the annual Winter Lecture Series for 2010

 

Lecture begins at 2PM sharp

 

Admission: $4.00 for non-members and $3.00 for Society members

 

For further information call the museum at 860-693-2793

PAMPERED CHEF PARTY TO BE HELD AT 7PM ON FEBRUARY 25 AT THE MUSEUM

 

 
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Hours of Operation

Summer Months:
(April through November)
Wednesday - Sunday 1 - 4 PM
Thursday 1 - 8 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

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