Mar 10
Wednesday

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.

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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.
 

OPEN HOUSE - FREE ADMISSION

 

Location:  Canton Community Center

Dyer Avenue, Collinsville, CT 06019

 

On Saturday, April 3, The Canton Historical Museum will hold an

OPEN HOUSE

to kick off the Spring-Fall season. 

The museum will be open from 1PM to 4PM on that day and

will open Wednesday through Sunday for the duration of the season.

 

 

Join us in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Gallery on the Green!

 

 

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

 

 

 
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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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