2026 Membership Renewal Time Is Here
A gentle reminder for those who have not yet renewed or those thinking of joining us. The letter below will give insight as to what has been accomplished over the past year and some interesting projects in the works for
Burrows Hill School House
The following documents come from the collection of Henry Jones, a lifelong Hebron resident.
Sugar, Slaves and Stonewalls
While there has been much controversy over whether Christopher Columbus “discovered” or “Invaded” America in 1492, there has been little attention paid to the fact that on his second voyage to the New World he brought sugar cane for planting.
Burrows Hill Cemetery
Are your ancestors buried in the Burrows Hill Cemetery? Check Clifford Wright’s list of the cemetery’s “residents.” His valuable documents, including pictures of each of the grave stones, will be added at a later date.
Professional Archivist to Review Our Colloection
Hebron Historical Society was awarded The Collections Assessment Grant to help preserve the unique history of Hebron. This $650 grant to Hebron Historical Society provides a professional archivist to review our collection and offers guidance in responsible preservation practices. Our
Hebron Women and the Suffragette Movement, 1911-1920
American women were formally granted the right to vote August 18, 1920 as a result of the 19th amendment to the United States Constitution, which proclaimed: “The right of citizens in the United States to vote shall not be denied
Hebron Celebrates 250th Anniversary in Grand Fashion
In the age of the Internet, we sometimes forget that for over a century history has been recorded and preserved in family scrapbooks and photo albums. It is from Mrs. Winthrop (Ethel Hills) Porter’s scrapbook that we are able to
Fascinating Vignettes in Hebron History
Hebron has an extremely rich history. In addition to some of the more well-known people and events in Hebron, there are also interesting tidbits that help weave a big-picture image of the community we all love and respect. Based on
Cesar & Lowis Peters
In 1787, the Reverend Samuel Peters, a former Hebron resident living in England, arranged to have many of his assets sold, including his slaves, to help make financial ends meet. On September 27th of that year, Peters’ Hebron slaves, Cesar and
Lucy’s Story: “Memories of a Commonplace Life”
Last year, E. W. Buell’s granddaughter, Dorothy Gantner Giglio, donated small booklet to the Historical Society. Entitled “A Historical Sketch of the Congregational Church in Gilead, Conn., From the First Settlement of the Town by the English,” written by Reverend
The Hebron Historical Society is dedicated to uncovering and protecting the unique legacy of our town. Our blog serves as a living record of our ongoing research, from the architectural significance of our historic landmarks to the personal letters and artifacts that define our local identity.
What you’ll find here (click each topic for focused archive):
- News: The latest updates about the society.
- Grants: Special monies
- Restoration Projects: Progress reports on our local historic sites.
- Research Articles: Stories of the families and events that shaped Hebron.