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I will be giving a program about my research on local Civil War Soldiers in the CT 29th Colored Regiment on November 7th...
10/30/2024

I will be giving a program about my research on local Civil War Soldiers in the CT 29th Colored Regiment on November 7th. See poster below for details.

I HAD A COUPLE OF CANCELLATIONS SO THERE ARE A FEW SPACES LEFT. REGISTER TODAY!October 26, 2024, 10:00 A.M.. (Rain date:...
10/25/2024

I HAD A COUPLE OF CANCELLATIONS SO THERE ARE A FEW SPACES LEFT. REGISTER TODAY!

October 26, 2024, 10:00 A.M.. (Rain date: Sunday, October 27th @ 1:00 P.M.) Pirates and Privateers in Pomfret – The Hidden Stories of Nightingale Woods From Joseph Nightingale to the Higginbothams and Randalls. Guided historical tour of Nightingale Woods with historian, Donna Dufresne including the folklore of Blackbeard’s Treasure, and the colorful life of Joseph Nightingale, who was born on Nightingale Farm and became a wealthy merchant in Providence involved in West Indies trade and privateering during the Revolutionary War. Two – four-mile hike options on Wyndham Land Trust trails in moderate terrain with historical features including the Higginbotham foundations, millsite & cemetery. Dogs on leash O.K. Limit 20 – 25 people. Dogs on leash O.K.

Pre-register with Pomfret Historical Society, Donna Dufresne at [email protected], or call 860 465 7228.

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! The historic tour and preservation workshop at Old Abington Burial Ground is nearly full.Octob...
10/16/2024

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! The historic tour and preservation workshop at Old Abington Burial Ground is nearly full.

October 19, 2024, 10:00 A.M. (Rain date Sunday October 20th 1:00 P.M.) Old Abington Burial Ground tour and workshop. Join CT Gravestone Expert, Ruth Shapleigh Brown, and historian Donna Dufresne in a preservation workshop at Pomfret’s Revolutionary War Cemetery. Sixty-one Revolutionary soldiers are buried in the cemetery. Learn about some of their stories while participating in restoration and re-setting demonstrations. Limit 20 – 25 people. No dogs please. Pre-register with Pomfret Historical Society, Donna Dufresne at [email protected] or call 860-465-7228.

COMING UP NEXT: PIRATES AND PRIVATEERS IN POMFRET. Stay tuned.

October 19, 2024, 10:00 A.M. (Rain date Sunday October 20th 1:00 P.M.) Old Abington Burial Ground tour and workshop. Jo...
10/07/2024

October 19, 2024, 10:00 A.M. (Rain date Sunday October 20th 1:00 P.M.) Old Abington Burial Ground tour and workshop. Join CT Gravestone Expert, Ruth Shapleigh Brown, and historian Donna Dufresne in a preservation workshop at Pomfret’s Revolutionary War Cemetery. Sixty-one Revolutionary soldiers are buried in the cemetery. Learn about some of their stories while participating in restoration and re-setting demonstrations. Limit 20 – 25 people. No dogs please. Pre-register with Pomfret Historical Society, Donna Dufresne at [email protected] or call 860-465-7228.

09/14/2024
October 5 , 2024, 10:30 A.M. Walking Tour of Historic Pomfret Street. Join Pomfret Town Historian Walter Hinchman in a h...
09/13/2024

October 5 , 2024, 10:30 A.M. Walking Tour of Historic Pomfret Street. Join Pomfret Town Historian Walter Hinchman in a historical walk from the Vanilla Bean to Bradley Rd. See National Register buildings, the historic Congregational Church, Ben Grosvenor Inn site, Bradley history, Pomfret School history, Rectory School history, Clark family history, Pomfret Library history, Whistler House, Overlock Story, and Christ Episcopal Church. Park at the Catholic Church. The walk to Bradley Rd. is 1 mile, all sidewalks. A car will be available to shuttle those who can’t walk back. Dogs on leash O.K. Limit 20-25 people. Pre-register with Pomfret Historical Society, Donna Dufresne at [email protected], or call 860-465-7228.

09/13/2024

Pomfret Historical Society has some great WALKTOBER events coming up. Please pre-register as space is limited to 25 on outdoor walks, tours, and workshops.

POMFRET HISTORICAL SOCIETY WALKTOBER EVENTS 2024

October 5 , 2024, 10:30 A.M. Walking Tour of Historic Pomfret Street. Join Pomfret Town Historian Walter Hinchman in a historical walk from the Vanilla Bean to Bradley Rd. See National Register buildings, the historic Congregational Church, Ben Grosvenor Inn site, Bradley history, Pomfret School history, Rectory School history, Clark family history, Pomfret Library history, Whistler House, Overlock Story, and Christ Episcopal Church. Park at the Catholic Church. The walk to Bradley Rd. is 1 mile, all sidewalks. A car will be available to shuttle those who can’t walk back. Dogs on leash O.K. Limit 20-25 people. Pre-register with Pomfret Historical Society, Donna Dufresne at [email protected], or call 860-465-7228.

October 19, 2024, 10:00 A.M. (Rain date Sunday October 20th 1:00 P.M.) Old Abington Burial Ground tour and workshop. Join CT Gravestone Expert, Ruth Shapleigh Brown, and historian Donna Dufresne in a preservation workshop at Pomfret’s Revolutionary War Cemetery. Sixty-one Revolutionary soldiers are buried in the cemetery. Learn about some of their stories while participating in restoration and re-setting demonstrations. Limit 20 – 25 people. No dogs please. Pre-register with Pomfret Historical Society, Donna Dufresne at [email protected] or call 860-465-7228.

October 26, 2024, 1:00 P.M. (Rain date: Sunday, October 27th @ 1:00 P.M.) Pirates and Privateers in Pomfret – The Hidden Stories of Nightingale Woods From Joseph Nightingale to the Higginbothams and Randalls. Guided historical tour of Nightingale Woods with historian, Donna Dufresne including the folklore of Blackbeard’s Treasure, and the colorful life of Joseph Nightingale, who was born on Nightingale Farm and became a wealthy merchant in Providence involved in West Indies trade and privateering during the Revolutionary War. Two – four-mile hike options on Wyndham Land Trust trails in moderate terrain with historical features including the Higginbotham foundations, millsite & cemetery. Dogs on leash O.K. Limit 20 – 25 people. Dogs on leash O.K. Pre-register with Pomfret Historical Society, Donna Dufresne at [email protected], or call 860 465 7228.

November 2, 2024 10:00 A.M. (rain date November 3rd, 1:00 P.M.): Them Bones, Them Bones, Them Malbones: Tour of Old Trinity Church and the Burial Ground built by Godfrey Malbone in 1771. Donna Dufresne will share her research on Godfrey Malbone and the enslaved people who lived and worked his land from 1741 to 1779. A gravestone cleaning demonstration will follow for those interested in preserving colonial burial grounds and removing lichen. No dogs. Pre-Register with Donna Dufresne at [email protected], or call 860-465-7228.

Another lovely day at WINDSONG FARM. Nina, my farm helper, has been such an asset this year. She helps me in the farm st...
08/04/2024

Another lovely day at WINDSONG FARM. Nina, my farm helper, has been such an asset this year. She helps me in the farm stand on weekends, has learned how to braid onions, helps with keeping the tea and spices stocked, and picks blueberries for retail.

We got picked out today, but there is yet one last wave of late varieties left to ripen this week. We will reopen next Saturday, August 10th for the final picking of the season.

THIS WEEK'S HOURS: CLOSED FOR FINAL RIPENING FROM SUNDAY, AUGUST 4TH TO SATURDAY, AUGUST 10TH.

OPEN SATURDAY AUGUST 10TH & SUNDAY AUGUST 11TH FROM 8:30 TO 5:30 FOR FINAL PICKING AND END-OF SEASON SALES.

GET YOUR WINDSONG FARM GIFT BASKETS FOR THOSE CHURCH FUNDRAISERS AND PTO DONATIONS THIS FALL.

WINDSONG FARM LATE VARIETIES ARE RIPE! LAST GREAT WEEKEND OF PICKING DESPITE THE HEAT. STOCK UP ON GIFT BASKETS FOR THOS...
08/02/2024

WINDSONG FARM LATE VARIETIES ARE RIPE! LAST GREAT WEEKEND OF PICKING DESPITE THE HEAT.

STOCK UP ON GIFT BASKETS FOR THOSE CHURCH FAIR DONATIONS.

HATS & APRONS ARE SELLING OUT FAST. GRAB YOUR END-OF SEASON GIFTS.

HERB PLANTS $5

ONIONS, SHALLOTS, AND GARLIC ARE GOING QUICKLY.

DON'T MISS OUT ON THE LAST OF THE BLUEBERRIES FOR YOUR FREEZER!

Hours this week: Saturday & Sunday 8:30 - 5:30; Monday - Thursday 8:30 - 12:30.
Check FB pg. for crop report and hours next weekend or call 860-465-7228

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