The History of Epidemics in New England
The_New_England_Historical_Society.pdf An article shared from the New England Historical Society. https://www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/history-of-epidemics-in-new-england/
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Colonial Militia Will Welcome All to Hebron’s Sept. 21 Archaeology Day
photo courtesy of Old Sturbridge Village Colonial Militia Will Welcome All to Hebron’s Sept. 21 Archaeology Day The color guard...
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Students from Gilead’s White School in the early 1930’s
Students from Gilead’s White School in the early 1930’s “Gilead: As it Was Through the Years” is the subject of...
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Burrows Hill School Will Open its Doors September 29th
Burrows Hill School Will Open its Doors September 29th The old Burrows Hill School sits proudly at the corners of...
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Hebron Historical Society Planning for Plant Sale & Clothing Drive
It’s not too early to mark your calendars as well as your plants. June 1st is the date of the...
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Early Hebron Fine Art and Furnishings
Rev. George C. Shepard Portrait by Reuben Rowley Mrs. Sally Shepard Portrait by Reuben Rowley Thursday, May 16, 2019 Douglas...
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What Have YOU Found on Your Property?
  Photo: Walter Woodward, CT Explored What Have YOU Found on Your Property? How old is the pottery fragment seen...
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Anne Ives passed away
Less than a day after Anne Ives passed away, this double rainbow appeared over Old Town Hall! Click here for...
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Hebron Historical Society's 2019 Maple Fest Events
Cropping of Quilt from Earlier HHS Show photo: RL Huntington The Hebron Historical Society hopes to find you in the...
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2016 Hebron Historical Society & Maple Fest
The year 2016 brought a different organization to the Hebron Maple Fest. The Windham Chamber of Commerce was in charge, ...
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Wildlife in Connecticut
Where are all the Critters Coming From? In time for Earth Day, Thursday night, April 21 at 7:00 p.m. Hebron’s...
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“Early American Natives in Connecticut” Program at the Old Town Hall, Hebron
Come hear a presentation about Native American history including local tribes, listen to a drum circle, see a display of...
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Antique Glass Expert to Speak at Hebron’s Old Town Hall
Glassmaking was the first industry in the Colonies, and Connecticut had 15 early glassworks. Several of those glassworks were located...
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Old Hebron Cemetery Restoration
Old Hebron Cemetery Restoration Led by Mary-Ellen Gonci, a group of loyal volunteers has been working to restore the Old...
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Hebron Historical Society Requesting Quilts for Maple Fest 2015
The Hebron Historical Society has begun planning for its participation in Hebron Maple Fest 2015. This marks the 26th year...
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Halloween Special: 17th Century Witchcraft Trials in Connecticut?
Where in Connecticut did Witchcraft Trials take place? Were any trials held in Hebron? To speak about CT witchcraft, the...
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Amston Lake’s Fascinating Past is Topic of Historical Society Program
Amston Lake’s Fascinating Past is Topic of Historical Society Program The President of the Amston Lake Historical Society, Larry Zimmerman, ...
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First "Historic Hebron Day" Successful Celebration
Peter Billard photo A good crowd of people from Hebron and beyond were treated to beautiful weather, as well as the...
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“Cures or Corpses? Surviving the Medical Practices of the 18th Century”
The Hebron Historical Society is offering a program about early medical history at its May 15th program. Staff members from...
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Hebron/Columbia World War II Homefront Oral History to be Aired
A couple years ago the Hebron Historic Properties Commission oversaw the moving and restoration of the World War II Civilian...
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Maple Fest 2014 Success and Thanks
Hebron Historical Society's participation in Maple Fest 2014 was great fun as well as being a successful fundraiser for the...
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Old Gravestones and Their Carvers
Old Gravestones and Their Carvers October 27 - As a Halloween special, Ruth Shapleigh-Brown, Director of the Connecticut Gravestone Network, ...
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Historical Society to Host Plant Sale on June 8th
Historical Society to Host Plant Sale on June 8th On Saturday, June 8th, The Hebron Historical Society will host its...
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Letter from Italy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Joyce Kirkpatrick, 860/347-5709 or joyce.kirkpatrick@gmchorale.org Premiere Sold Out and Preview Performance Added GREATER MIDDLETOWN CHORALE's world...
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Hebron Historical Society Presents Program on Hartford’s Greatest Department Store, G. Fox Co.
On Thursday, May 16th at 7:30 p.m., The Hebron Historical Society and the Connecticut Historical Society are teaming up to present...
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Historical Society Presents Program on One-Room Schoolhouse Education on April 18
Historical Society Presents Program on One-Room Schoolhouse Education on April 18 On April 18th at 7:30 p.m., educational expert and...
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HHS Events at Hebron Maple Fest Sunday
Historical Society “At the Center” of Maple Fest 23 on March 16 & 17 With the maple sap running and winter...
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Mayflower Descendants Pack Hebron's Old Town Hall
Bringing the Past to Life. Mary Brown, Governor of the Connecticut Society of Mayflower Descendants, dressed in colonial era clothing, ...
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Mayflower Descendants Topic of Historical Society Meeting
Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 27. Hebron Historical Society will be holding their first meeting of the fall at...
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Connecticut Troops at Gettysburg Subject of May Historical Society Meeting
Hebron Historical Society is pleased to announce that Connie Satton will be presenting her original research on Connecticut troops who...
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IT HAPPENED IN CONNECTICUT
Hebron Historical Society is pleased to announce that Mike Kachuba, former Connecticut State Troubadour, is appearing at their regular meeting...
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World War II: Where Were YOU?
  Where were YOU during World War II?  Were you living in Hebron or Columbia?  Do you remember the Civilian...
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Country Carpenters Offers New Event at Maple Fest
  As in past years, Country Carpenters will be open free to the public during Maple Fest this year with...
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Experience History at Maple Fest!
For the 23nd consecutive year, Hebron Historical Society will again hold their annual Quilt Show, and delight visitors once again...
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Experience Dairy Farming at Hills Farm during Maple Fest
There is a new event at Maple Fest this year, and this is definitely one to put on your “Must...
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Annual Society Business Meeting on Tuesday, August 23, 7:00 p.m.
The Hebron Historical Society will be holding their annual business meeting on Tuesday, August 23, 2011, at 7:00 p.m.  In...
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Hebron Heritage Photo Project
The Hebron Heritage Photo Project moves ahead with announcement of Photo Scanning Days in the Community Room at Douglas Library...
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“Early New England Gardens” is Topic for May Historical Society Meeting
Hebron Historical Society is pleased to announce that Cynthia Dias will be conducting a program on “Early New England Gardens” ...
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Farmer’s Cow Offering Free Ice Cream Samples at Maple Fest
Make sure you stop by Old Town Hall at Maple Fest and enjoy a free sample of Maple Ice Cream, ...
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Historical Society Plans Great Maple Fest Experience
For the 22nd consecutive year, Hebron Historical Society will be welcoming visitors to their annual Quilt Show, with over a...
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Area of Refuge Making Public Debut at Maple Fest
Hebron Historical Society is pleased to announce that Area of Refuge, a local worship band from The Worship Center, Hebron, ...
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Dino & The No-Names to Perform at Maple Fest
Hebron Historical Society is pleased to announce that local bands will be performing this year in front of Old Town...
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Pomprowicz to be Featured Speaker at Historical Society Meeting
Mark your calendars! will be the featured speaker at Hebron Historical Society’s February 24 meeting. In April 2003, Pomprowicz participated...
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Social Studies Conference to Include Testimonies Film
Testimonies of a Quiet New England Town, written and directed by local resident Matthew Troy and produced by Hebron Historical...
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Testimonies Executive Producer Karyl Evans Nominated for 3 Emmys
On April 15, 2009 it was publicly announced that Connecticut filmmaker Karyl K. Evans received three Emmy Award Nominations from...
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How Did White Women Aid Former Slaves...
There is an amazing educational resource on the internet:  Women and Social Movements in the United States, 1830-1930. Among the...
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Use HHS Search Feature!
The number of documents and pictures available on our website is growing rapidly. Make sure you use our "Search" feature...
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Women's Radical Reconstruction: The Freedmen's Aid Movement
Dr. Carol Faulkner has provided definitive information about Hebron's own Josephine Sophia White Griffing in her Women's Radical Reconstruction:  The...
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Historic Peters House Site Added to Freedom Trail
"The Peters House has taken another step closer to being recognized as an historic icon." Read the Chronicle Article Traci...
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Peters House Named Part of Connecticut Freedom Trail
Local supporters of the Peters House got some welcome good news recently, with the announcement that the home had been...
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Residents Rally for Peters House Plan
"Impassioned attendees at Thursday night's public hearing on the proposed historical designation of the Peters House in Hebron begged the...
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Hebron Historical Society Newsletter
Hebron Historical Society has implemented a new way of keeping in touch with it's members and visitors through our new...
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Marie Billard's February 2005 Quilt Program
Despite a heavy snowstorm on Thursday, February 24, Marie Billard entertained over 25 people with her program "Frolic in the...
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Maple Fest 2006: Nathalie Horton to Host 17th Annual Quilt Show at Hebron’s Old Town Hall
When Hebron celebrates its 16th Annual Maple Fest this weekend, the Hebron Historical Society will conduct its 17th annual Quilt...
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Events Celebrating Hebron's 300th Birthday 2008
February 13 (Wed)   Antique Fire Truck Restoration Committee’s Raffle Drawing, Company One         March 8-9 (Sat-Sun) ...
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1944 Amston Signature Quilt
This quilt contains signature blocks from many well known families, including the Burt, Billard, Dickinson, Turgeon, Cook, Barnes, Kirkham, Rainey, ...
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