The “Lost Mill Sites in Hebron, Connecticut” have been found!
The “Lost Mill Sites in Hebron, Connecticut” have been found! A long-awaited revision of the first book of Hebron’s historic water-powered mills is now available for purchase in the Town […]
Hebron’s “Open Space” = Historic Property
Hebron has lots of land identified as “Open Space”. These expanses can be found throughout the town. Some areas, such as Gay City, are owned by the State, but many […]
“Operation Observation” Achieves Many Goals
When it comes to challenges, Hebron’s Boy Scout Troop 28 is never afraid to step up to the plate. Connor Sabia is one of those scouts who joined the move […]
Hebron’s Own Josephine Sophia White Griffing (1814-1872)
Known in Washington, D.C. as the “Angel of Mercy”, Josephine Sophia White was born in the Hope Valley section of Hebron in 1814. She was a descendant of Peregrine White, […]
Dinosaur Footprint Project
Letter to Hebron Historical Society from Friends of Douglas Library, celebrating this successful partnership. Our thanks to Paul Mazzaccaro, Town Manager, Andrew Tierney, Director of Public Works, John Soderberg (who built […]
Hebron Historical Society Begins Renovations and Repairs to Old Town Hall
On December 5, the floor refinishing work began with stripping and sanding the floors, then applied the first coat of industrial polyurethane to all but the stage area, just in […]
Frederic Phelps Bissell
Frederick Phelps Bissell Hebron’s Journal Keeper from 1847-1905 Frederic P. Bissell’s four 19th century journals and his life in Hebron from 1847 – 1905. He wrote daily entries about farming, […]
Eagle Project Spruces up Old Town Hall
Donna McCalla Kyle Nelson, recent RHAM graduate, opted to do his Eagle Project for the Hebron Historical Society at Old Town Hall. As you can see in the photos, he […]
Burrows Hill School House Repair 2016
The Burrows Hill School House exterior was repaired during an Eagle Scout Project by Zachary Blume in 2016. The project was accomplished over 6 months starting with project approval in January 2016 […]
Historical Society Marks Emancipation Anniversary
This January marks the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863. To note and celebrate Hebron’s important role in the abolition of slavery, the Hebron Historical Society has created […]