Contact Info

Barkhamsted Historical Society
100 East River Road, PO Box 94
Pleasant Valley, Connecticut 06063
 
Phone: 860 738-2456

Squire's Tavern Hours
Sundays 1:00 - 4:00pm
Wednesdays  9:00 - 12:00

 
 
 

Upcoming Events

June 13th - CT Open House at the Tavern.

June 28th - Center Schoolhouse open, 4th Sunday of every month, May-September.

July 4th - Parade, 10:30 am, Tavern Open House, 11:30-1:00.

August 2nd - Art at the Tavern opening, 1:00 - 4:00

September 10th - Annual Meeting, 7:00pm

 

Site Highlights

 
Learn about and explore Barkhamsted's history.
 
The Community section of this website consist of:
Short tour of historic sites in Barkhamsted.
 
One of our goals is to record current events, cultural happenings and what now may seem to be some of the more mundane tidbits of everyday life in this town of Barkhamsted, Connecticut.  We feel that as time passes, the information preserved here will provide a fascinating glimpse of "the way things used to be".
The Barkhamsted Historical Society is an all volunteer organization with no paid employees.  We accept genealogical inquiries but unfortunately we just do not have the resources to help you with more than just basic questions.  Click here for information on how to contact us.  

If you would like to volunteer to research genealogical inquiries, we would be most grateful!  We desperately need help in this area.  If you have any interest at all, PLEASE contact us!
 Upcoming, recent and past activities of the Barkhamsted Historical Society (current and most recent stuff at the top).  For additional information and photos involving work at the Squire's Tavern and other happenings and issues, please visit our Historical Society Log. 
 

  Maps Available

 1874 Map of Barkhamsted

Purchase 1874 Barkhamsted Map
 
The Historical Society is selling reprints of the F. W. Beers 1874 map of Barkhamsted.  This colorful map (shown above) shows the 12 old school districts and has most of the houses (with owners names) that existed at that time.  The map is on heavy textured paper, measures 13.75 inches by 21 inches and is suitable for framing.  It is available for $7 at Historical Society events such as the flea markets, annual meetings and open house days at the Squire's Tavern.  It is also available by mail for the price of $10 including shipping.  Proceeds from the sale of these maps help support Historical Society activities. 
 

Books

Barkhamsted Heritage
We have a limited number of this comprehensive Barkhamsted History Book. First published in 1975 and reprinted in 1990. 345 pages (softcover).
Purchase includes a 1 year
BHS Membership

Puchase Barkhamsted Heritage

Join the Historical Society

The Historical Society is always looking for the support of new members.  If you want to become an active member and/or work on one of our projects or special committees, we definitely want to hear from you!

 

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Greetings:

The Barkhamsted Historical Society is working to preserve and share the history and culture of the Connecticut town of Barkhamsted.  In these pages we hope to share with you information, sights and flavors of Barkhamsted, past and present.
 


1908 - Washington Hill School District No.3 Barkhamsted Conn. Schoolmarm, Maude Francis Seymour and students.


 

 

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