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Simsbury Historical Society Meeting House and Main Entrance

Simsbury Historical Society Meeting House and Main Entrance

Simsbury Historical Society Meeting House and Main Entrance

Simsbury Historical Society Meeting House and Main Entrance

Simsbury Historical Society Meeting House and Main Entrance

Simsbury Historical Society Meeting House and Main Entrance

Simsbury Historical Society Meeting House and Main Entrance

Simsbury Historical Society Meeting House and Main Entrance

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A two+ acre site in the Simsbury Center Historic District features a special collection of 10 historic buildings, gardens, and a gift shop. The grounds and gardens are open year-round during daylight hours for self-guided tours. Attractions include the Capt. Elisha Phelps House (also known as the Phelps Tavern), reproduction Meeting House, one-room Schoolhouse, wigwam, Ensign-Bickford Fuse Room exhibit, and more.

Hours

Thursday, Friday, Saturday noon - 4 p.m.
Closed on major holidays and Simsbury Public School snow days.

Dates of Operation

Ellsworth Visitor's Center and Museum Store are open Spring - Summer - Fall, Thursdays - Saturdays.
Tours of the historic Phelps Tavern, built circa 1771, are offered seasonally, Saturdays at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Please call (860)658-2500 to book your tour.

Pricing

Adults $10, Seniors & Students $8, Children (6-17) $5. Free for members and children under 6.

Other Amenities

Bus Parking
Gift Shop
Groups welcome
Guided Group Tours

Address

800 Hopmeadow St.
Route 10
Simsbury, CT 06070
United States

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