Tapping Into the Past: Tavern Life in Early Connecticut Taverns in early Connecticut were more than just a place to drink. Travelers and locals alike saw taverns as a place to be entertained, spread news and gossip, have a good meal, and get a night’s lodging. Learn about how taverns were an essential part of every Connecticut town. Date: Tuesday […]

On Wednesday, June 20, 2024, The Ashford Historical Society will be hosting a Power Point presentation and book signing by author and historian Marty Podskoch and his new book, The Connecticut 169 Club: Your Passport and Guide to Exploring Connecticut. Author, adventurer and historian Marty Podskoch scripted a brilliant solution for fragmented families and town-tied […]

A Musical History Presentation and Performance About Hillbilly Hank - "He started at radio station WTIC in the early 1930's. One of the earliest groups he formed was Hank Keene and His Connecticut Hillbillies. In February 1931, he had signed a contract for a series of 26 weekly radio broadcasts over radio station WTIC that […]

Join the Ashford Historical Society at the annual Ashford Family Day for food, fun, and history. This year we will be presenting the "Ashford A to Z" coloring book, an alphabet based interactive history book that's fun and educational for kids of all ages. We will also be distributing seeds from the "relatives" of the […]