Haddam Historical Society

Thankful Arnold House Museum

News and Events

August 3, 2022

Sunday Crafts at the Museum

August 7-Colonial Hat/Band Box

August 14 -Pierced Tin

August 21 -Colonial Quillwork

August 28-Quilted Coasters

These programs are free of charge but advanced registration is required at 860-345-2400 or contact@haddamhistory.org

Programs start at 3 pm on Sunday afternoons at the Thankful Arnold House Museum, 14 Hayden Hill Road, Haddam, CT

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS

FAIR * FUN * FOOD

Haddam Neck Fair

September 2 to September 5, 2022

Looking for Volunteers for Haddam Neck Fair

Each year the Haddam Historical Society has an informational tent at the Haddam Neck Fair. We are looking for volunteers to help staff the booth.

Shifts are 2 hours long and start at 10 AM. This is a great opportunity to promote the organization and meet interesting people. It is also a chance to come out and support a community event that has been in existence for over 100 years and has much to offer. There are still many agricultural elements including horse, cattle, poultry, and sheep to name a few. There are still competitions in flowers, vegetables, and baked goods. There is something for everyone. For more information on the fair visit www.haddamneckfair.com

Slots available all three days: Saturday, September 3, Sunday, September 4 and Monday, September 5

10 am to NOON

Noon to 2 pm

2 pm to 4 pm

4 pm to 6 pm

Email me at director@haddamhistory.org or call me at 860-345-2400 if you can help. In advance-THANK YOU.

ALSO AT THE FAIR.........

This year the Haddam Historical Society is sponsoring a baking contest of Soft Gingerbread.

Recipe:

Soft Gingerbread

4 ½ cups flour

1 tablespoon ginger

1 tablespoon baking soda

¾ cup butter

¾ cup cream

2 ¼ cups molasses

1. Sift together flour, ginger, and baking soda.

2. Cut butter into dry ingredients and blend thoroughly.

3. Stir in cream and molasses.

4. Grease two 8- inch or 9 -inch square pans. Bake 45 minutes at 300 degrees F.

Cut into squares.

ENTRY TIMES ARE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 3 TO 8 PM

Enjoy Haddam Neck Fair History Tour with HHS Executive Director, Elizabeth Malloy on Sunday, September 4, 2022 from 2:30 to 3:15 pm

House Tour

Fall House Tour

October 8, 2022

10 am to 4 pm

On Saturday, October 8, 2022 the Haddam Historical Society will host “Fresh Faces, Old Places: The Next Generation of Historic House Owners” from 10 am to 4 pm. Visit six architecturally distinct properties in Haddam and Higganum which are loved and respected by their young owners. These old house champions have carefully restored and curated their historied dwellings to fit varied lifestyles including young families to tech- savvy entrepreneurs. Some have been saved from the brink of destruction and others have been carefully rehabilitated to fit modern lifestyles. All six homes offer a fascinating look at how the younger generation has found beauty and tranquility in our town’s important historic structures. Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 day of the tour and will be on sale at the end of the summer.

We are looking for docent volunteers. Three hour shifts: Morning 10 to 1 and afternoon 1 to 4. Docents get free admission to the tour and our everlasting gratitude.

Thank You

We would like to acknowledge and thank our three retiring Board members of 2022 - John Edmondson, Belle Seggerman and James Simpson. We thank them for their commitment and service to protecting Haddam’s celebrated past, instilling a pride of place and respect for the community we call home.

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