Avon, CT is gearing up to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 2026. Join us in the celebration!
Celebrate Avon's America 250
Listen to our podcasts! Avon Talks is a podcast about Avon, CT's history, landmarks, and current events from the Avon Historical Society and Town of Avon. All can be listened to on YouTube @AvonTalks
Listen to Learn Our History
Avon’s new History Museum opened on September 30, 2025 with fresh new exhibits, displays of artifacts and an outdoor visitors’ space. Fundraising continues to make this site the pride of Avon!
Our History Now on Display!
Avon is proud to be one of the heritage sites included in the CT Freedom Trail. Our site honors Pvt. Pvt. Leverett Holden, CT 29th Connecticut Regiment Volunteer Infantry (Colored).
Meet Important Historic Figures
There are many ways to become involved in the Society. Start by becoming a member! You can also volunteer to help at public events, researching and writing articles, help maintain properties, and more.
Memberships & Volunteers
Watch our 5-year series on the research done on the 12,500-year-old (10,000 BC) Paleoindian human occupation site along the Farmington River called "Unearthing History", available on YouTube.
PaleoIndian Discovery-
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AVON TALKS PODCASTS
Read moreThe Avon Historical Society is pleased to be bringing you Podcasts entitled AVON TALKS, which feature episodes relating to local history, landmarks, and events, both
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13
Jan
Announcing Tablescapes 2026!
Read moreThe Avon Historical Society invites the public to their 7th TABLESCAPES Fundraiser, an event showcasing 30 creative and original table settings on Friday, March 13, 2026, from
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Landscaping at the New Museum
Read moreWhat an amazing transformation! We give huge thanks to Richter & Cegan Inc. Richter & Cegan is one of the most respected Landscape Architecture and
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Connecticut Freedom Trail Dedication
Read moreThank you to those who were with us Monday night at the incredible event uplifting the story of Pvt. Leverett Holden and the 29th CT
Future Events
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Through Billy Lee’s Eyes
Renowned storyteller Andre Keitt portrays William (Billy) Lee, an American enslaved man who was the personal assistant of George Washington, before, during, and after the…
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Reading of the Declaration of Independence
Community Reading of the Declaration of Independence Meet the Connecticut signers! On July 8, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was read in public for the…
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Tablescapes 2027
SAVE THE DATE! Join us March 12th and 13th, 2027, for our 9th Tablescapes Fundraising event! More details to come as the dates get closer!…
Past Events
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Northingmen Men Honor Roll
Commemoration and Grave Marking Join us on Sunday, May 17th, 12:00 pm for a Commemoration and Grave Marking event at the West Avon Cemetery, adjacent…
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A Revolution of Her Own
A dramatic portrayal entitled “A Revolution of Her Own!™ Deborah Sampson” will take place in the sanctuary of the West Avon Congregational Church. Sampson was…
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Tablescapes 2026
Tablescape Table Winner: Ethan Allen of Canton Left to Right: Kelly Hernsdorf | Paige Scyocurka | Rondell Goorachan | Michael Curulla | Mark McIntyre Tablescapes…
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War Without Mercy: Author Event
War Without Mercy Join us for a moderated conversation with Mark Edward Lender, to celebrate the release of War Without Mercy. This event is part…
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The New Nation: Washington Takes the Reigns
The New Nation: Washington Takes the Reigns…and Gets a Headache Join us for another series of three in-person lectures, presented by Dr. Matthew Warshauer, CCSU…
