The Hebron Historical Society

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An article shared from the New England Historical Society.

https://www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/history-of-epidemics-in-new-england/

photo courtesy of Old Sturbridge Village

Colonial Militia Will Welcome All to Hebron’s Sept. 21 Archaeology Day

The color guard from Old Sturbridge Village will start off our special program at the Peters House on Saturday, September 21^st. (Since the day is all about archaeology and history, who knows if a budding archaeologist might uncover a button from one of Hebron’s old militia members?!)

Starting at 11:00 am with welcoming events, the FREE event will include kids digs, tours of the Peters House, adult archaeology digs with at least 4 professional archaeologists to assist, and more for all to see, try and discover.

In addition to archaeology, there will be lots to learn about the history of the 18^th-19^th century when the Peters family built the ca. 1795 house. The Hebron Historic Properties Commission will be on hand to take visitors through the house. The story of Rev. Samuel Peters and his slaves Cesar & Lowis will also be presented along with the plaque placing Hebron on the Connecticut Freedom Trail.

The Peters House (150 East Street) is the magnificent house at the entrance to Burnt Hill Park. The hours to the September 21 event are 11:00am – 4:00pm.

Students from Gilead’s White School in the early 1930’s

“Gilead: As it Was Through the Years” is the subject of the Hebron Historical Society’s September 26^th program. Gilead became a reality in 1748 when the Colonial Legislature allowed the northwestern part of town to form its own Church (Ecclesiastical Society).

Presenting the program will be Mary Ann Foote, a member of one of Gilead’s early families. Through the years she has had access to many photos; but, more importantly, to conversations with individuals who lived “back when”. Foote is a retired teacher and the president of the Hebron Historical Society. 

Please plan to attend this program on September 26th about “Gilead”. The program, to be held in Old Town Hall, will begin at 7:00. All of the Historical Society’s programs are free and open to the public, but donations to support the building and programs are always appreciated. A brief business meeting will precede the program.

Burrows Hill School Will Open its Doors September 29th

The old Burrows Hill School sits proudly at the corners of Burrows Hill and School House Roads in Hebron.  It has been there since about 1750, and not much has changed.   Since its closure in 1909, various individuals made sure it was kept intact.  The school, now owned by the Hebron Historical Society, is maintained through Scout projects, donations, and the passion of dedicated members past and present.

The school will be open on Sunday afternoon, September 29th so that all may see this little gem of Hebron.  The door will be open from 2:00-4:00.  In addition to the public’s viewing of the schoolhouse, there will be the dedication of a new apple tree, and the raising of a new flag.  The old Burrows Hill School clock will also be on view, along with a video about BHS teacher, Adelle White, produced by Kenzie Smith for her Girl Scout Gold Award.

The event is free and open to the public.

It’s not too early to mark your calendars as well as your plants. June 1st is the date of the Hebron Historical Society’s 12th Annual Plant Sale. The Plant Sale will be held at Old Town Hall, at the East end of Hebron Green, from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm.

If your yard is full of flowering plants, shade plants, shrubs, etc. -- or if you wish it to be -- do look forward to the Historical Society’s annual sale. For those with well-established gardens, now is the time to thin your perennials. We hope you will pot & identify any extra plants, bulbs or roots, and save them for the Society’s plant sale.

The Hebron Historical Society works hard to maintain Old Town Hall and the Burrows Hill School, and to support its programs. The Plant Sale is one of the Historical Society’s fundraisers. Any donation of plants or purchase is gratefully appreciated.

While accomplishing your Spring Cleaning both indoors and out, keep in mind that the Historical Society will also be holding a Clothing Drive on June 1st and 2nd. Any clean clothing, linens, shoes, curtains, virtually all textiles will be welcome. Just bag them, bring them, and throw them in our truck when you come to the plant sale.

Take the opportunity to share your extra plants, donate your unwanted clothing, find some new plant varieties you’ve always wanted, buy your summer reading at the library book sale, and grab a burger at the American Legion – all at the same time.