Mansfield Changes, 1810-1845
From the Mansfield Historical Society Newsletter, Vol. 36, No. 2, April 2000
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Memories of Long Ago
From the Mansfield Historical Society Newsletter, Vol. 36, No. 4, July 2000
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The Mansfield Fife and Drum Corps
From the Mansfield Historical Society Newsletter, Vol. 36, No. 6, November 2000
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The Donovans of Mansfield
From the Mansfield Historical Society Newsletter, Vol. 37, No. 1, January 2001
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The Tomaskovic Farm (661 Middle Turnpike)
From the Mansfield Historical Society Newsletter, Vol. 37, No. 1, January 2001
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Program Railroads in Mansfield
Friday November 8, 2019 7:30 PM Buchanan Auditorium at the Mansfield Public Library
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Walking Tour of Merrow Village
Saturday, September 28, 1:00 PM
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Museum Exhibit Open
Fabricating Fashion: Female Enterprise in Connecticut, 1692-1865
Admission is $5.00 for the general public, FREE for Society members and children under the age of 12.
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Volunteers Needed for Exhibit Preparations
It’s crunch time again and we need some volunteers to help with preparing the exhibits. Please call the museum or email Ann Galonska if you can help.
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Program: History of Mansfield Depot and Merrow
Friday, May 10, 7:30PM. Mansfield Public Library, Buchanan Auditorium
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Program on Historical American Cooking
April 12, 2019 7:30PM Buchanan Auditorium Mansfield Library
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September 2018 Newsletter
September newsletter includes:
- President’s Corner
- Annual Dinner Meeting – October 12
- November Meeting and Program
- Membership Update
- News from the Library
- The Rosebrooks of Mansfield
- The Hurricane of 1938
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Historic Homes Rehabilitation Tax Credit Workshop
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Current Exhibits
Don’t miss your last chance to see this year’s exhibits. The museum is open Saturday and Sunday 1:30-4:30PM through September 30TH.
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May 2018 Newsletter
April newsletter includes:
- President’s Corner
- May Meeting & Program
- Bustles Bonnets & Bows
- Viewing Gravestones as an Artform
- Call for Host & Hostesses
- A Milliner from Mansfield
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April 2018 Newsletter
April newsletter includes:
- President’s Corner
- Upcoming Spring Programs
- Update on the Dam Kiosk Project
- News from the Museum
- Membership Report
- News from the Library
- Influenza Epidemic of 1918-1919
- Edwina Maud Whitney
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November 2017 Newsletter
November newsletter includes:
- President’s Corner
- November Program – Friday November 17, 7:30PM Buchanan Auditorium at the Mansfield Public Library, 54 Warrenville Road (Route 89) Mansfield Center
- News from The Museum
- Membership Report
- Mansfield General Store
- The Crystal Kingdom: Glass Wildlife Sculptures
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Museum Opening Day
The Mansfield Historical Society is having its Museum Opening on Sunday, June 4, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Continue reading “Museum Opening Day”
Family Roots Discovered
A mother and daughter’s story of researching and connecting to their families Eastern Connecticut roots, thanks to the dedication of local historical societies. A letter reprinted with permission by Jean Power Collins, Alfred Maine. Continue reading “Family Roots Discovered”
Museum Exhibits 2016
The season’s exhibits are “Master Builder Edwin S. Fitch” and “Calude’s Place” – photography by James S Klar. Continue reading “Museum Exhibits 2016”
May 2016 Newsletter
The May newsletter includes:
- President’s Corner
- Revolutionary Spy Program Friday June 24TH
- Other Upcoming Events
- Society Receives Grant for Conditions Assessment
- A Very Busy Spring At The Museum
- Recent Acquisitions
- Membership Report
- 50 Years of Trust
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Important News
The Mansfield Historical Society has been awarded a grant of $16,012 that will partially fund a conditions assessment of the two town-owned buildings it occupies Continue reading “Important News”